November 2025

WIC renewal supports local families

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As questions circulate nationwide about federal funding, Clay County Public Health Center has confirmed that Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services will continue uninterrupted for local families through federal fiscal year 2026.

Board examines student performance

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MIRANDA JAMISON Excelsior Springs earned 69.5% on its 2025 Annual Performance Report, keeping the district in the monitoring phase of state accreditation and prompting a lengthy and often tense discussion among board members and administrators about student growth and accountability. Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Dr.

SAFE spotlights power of mentoring

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The life-changing impact of one-on-one mentorship took center stage as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City shared stories of connection, growth and potential now taking shape in Excelsior Springs.
JULIA MEES receives a Business Women of Missouri award for her dedication to prevention. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Missouri U.S. senator applauds end of shutdown

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After 41 days of gridlock, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., released information following the Senate vote to reopen the federal government and pass three appropriations bills for the rest of fiscal year 2026: Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Legislative Branch.