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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Board announced it has begun offering a physical education curriculum for homeschool students. A Homeschool P.E. program began this week inside the community center. It was explained during the board’s recent meeting that the 10-week program, at a cost of $70 per student, included the following:

The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) is taking action to ensure student and staff safety by integrating safety software throughout the district. Raptor Technologies software ties together the critical aspects of safety throughout school campuses, from prevention through recovery, in a cohesive, easy-to-use software suite.