A 29-year-old Cass County man facing felony charges appeared in court this week requesting a reduction of his $30,000 bond. After allegedly leading law enforcement on a Sept.
The Excelsior Springs Park and Recreations Board discussed the early closure of the Rainbow Splash pad amid warmer weather days stretching into early fall. Parks and Recreations Director Nate Williams explained that the splash pad has a recirculation system that must be winterized before cold weather sets in.
The Excelsior Springs Housing Authority (ESHA) was awarded $250,000 through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Safety and Security Grant (ESSG). ESSG, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act enacted December 29, 2022, has set aside $10 million in funding for emergency capital needs for safety and security measures.
A jury trial date has been set for an Excelsior Springs resident facing felony charges of first-degree assault or attempt and armed criminal action Ronald D. Lana Jr., 45, appeared with public defender Kevin Garrison before Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Shane T. Alexander on Sept. 28, for a hearing to set a trial date. Lana was not in the custody of Clay County Detention Center, as a bond of $50,000, 10% cash or surety, was posted April 12, by Bratten Bail Bonds.
Excelsior Springs Neighborhood Specialist Laura Mize recently held a workshop to discuss strategies for individuals to appreciate and get involved in their neighborhoods through resources provided by the Hopeful Neighborhood Project.
Artwork by Excelsior Springs high-school student Katelin Mansell now brightens once-empty hallways of the Excelsior Springs School District office. Sixteen-year-old Mansell, who has been creating artwork since she could hold a pencil in her hand, said she was excited about the task and began creating four canvas paintings for the district office immediately after being asked to tackle the project.