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The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg announced that Santa’s reindeer have a clean bill of health and are ready for takeoff in a recent press release.

Give the gift of time this holiday season. The Good Samaritan Center (GSC) of Excelsior Springs has been giving back to the community and helping those in need since 1989 – this year has been no exception.

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as Excelsior Springs Hospital’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It has been clarified that Untch has yet to take on the new role and has been hired as an interim. Kristen DeHart explained the Hospital Board will help decide whether he will step into the CFO position within the next few months.

In a recent press release, Will Akin, current Clay County Sheriff, announced his plan to pursue a second term as sheriff. So far, he is the only candidate to declare for the nonpartisan position.

The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas luncheon at the historic Elms Hotel and Spa and announced the winners for this year’s Chamber Award recipients as well as updated members on the chamber’s yearly achievements.

The Excelsior Springs School Board honored students for their hard work and dedication for their participation in the annual school play “Seussical the Musical,” as well as recognizing the boy’s soccer team for ranking fourth in the Class 2 state boys soccer tournament.

Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Foundation (ESPR) is raising funds for community projects, including the new Milwaukee Park, and you can help by purchasing engraved bricks that will be a part of the walkway at Rainbow Splash Park.

The Excelsior Springs Hospital board of trustees met to welcome new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Matt Untch and to discuss their ongoing fight to obtain an Employee Retention Tax Credit from 2021. Untch introduced himself to the board and said he has worked in health care for over 25 years.

The Good Samaritan Center received a $500 donation from A Total Insurance Agency Inc. Jim Rice and Missouri Farm & Home Mutual Insurance, through their Bluebird Project.