March 2024

Keep your distance, STRs

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Excelsior Springs officials are hoping an amendment to the city code will help prevent overcrowding by short-term rental (STR) properties. As approved 4-1 Monday by the city council during a regular session at the Hall of Waters, the adjustment to Section 400.240 of the code requires a 1,000foot distance between most STR properties.
CITY COUNCIL and community members discuss agenda items for the March meeting. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Dari-B marks 70 years in business

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One of Excelsior Springs’ most memorable and long-standing hometown institutions is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Dari-B opened for the season on March 1 and as always, the crowd was substantial.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS patiently wait for their sweet treats on opening day. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT ECLIPSE GLASSES!

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The only time that one can safely look at the Sun, without eye protection, is during a total eclipse of the Sun, and then only when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, called totality. Totality lasts only a few moments to a few minutes. Once the Moon begins to move from the face of the Sun, viewers must use protection again.
NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT ECLIPSE GLASSES!

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Sunday, February 18 At 11:30 a.m., Tre’yon Brown, 23, was arrested for domestic assault.

Who would I be?

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My sister asked me if I could pick a life to live – not what I am doing now or who I am currently — who would I be? It’s a loaded question. Who would I be? I mean, it seems the correct answer is to say I love where I am now and I am content with my future.
Who would I be?

Application process open for Century Farms

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The University of Missouri (MU) Century Farms program is looking to recognize more historic, family-owned farms. On Monday, the MU Extension stated in a press release that this year’s Century Farms application process was underway, with the deadline set for May 1.

School debriefs after intruder incident

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After a recent intruder scare at Missouri City Public School, Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lieutenant Scott Archer shared his knowledge in handling this type of situation with Missouri City Public Schools.
CCSO LIEUTENANT Scott Archer provides insight to area schools regarding intruder situations. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff