April 2026

Senate Bill 1602 is intended to provide MU Health Care with the benefit of a legal doctrine known as “state action immunity.” This doctrine would reduce antitrust uncertainty and allow MU Health Care to more quickly collaborate with health care providers within its 25-county service area. The goal is to create flexibility so partnerships can move forward in a timely manner to stabilize services and preserve long-term access to local care for Missouri communities.

of Excelsior Springs has been named an NAIA scholar-athlete for the winter season. Hudlemeyer participates in Women’s Wrestling for Missouri Valley College and is majoring in Accounting.

MIRANDA JAMISON A recent event at the Good Samaritan Center sought to remove barriers between residents and the services available to them. Hosted by Thrive Excelsior, the Community Resource Fair gave residents a one-stop opportunity to meet local organizations and ask questions face-toface.

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Editor’s note: This is the final of a marketing and communication strategies series discussed during a recent Excelsior Springs Chamber Lunch and Learn. Part One addressed basic concepts such as branding and value proposition, while Part Two focuses on audience engagement, customer connection and business growth.

For the Excelsior Springs varsity girls soccer squad, the final score of a game is less important than the team’s performance during it, according to coach Brett McKenzie. The girls performed well the morning of April 11, when they pasted Cameron 8-0 at Tiger Stadium to open the Excelsior Springs Tournament, McKenzie opined.

Turning 30 was expected to be a clear milestone, but it felt more like a checkpoint, raising more questions than it answered. For years, birthdays had never carried much weight.

Reports of large financial losses and more advanced scams are increasing in the area, leading local officials to prioritize prevention and community awareness. As part of that effort, local residents will have an opportunity to learn ways to recognize and prevent scams during a presentation hosted by the Excelsior Springs Police Department in partnership with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.

Interfering with first responders in Excelsior Springs after being told to keep back may now result in municipal charges under a new city ordinance. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved the ordinance during a recent meeting, creating a local offense for interfering with first responders.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on marketing and communication strategies from a recent Excelsior Springs Chamber Lunch and Learn. Part One focuses on foundational concepts, while Part Two will explore audience engagement and customer connection.