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For more than two decades, community members across the Northland have gathered each year with one shared goal: building safer, healthier environments where youth can thrive. That effort returns March 3 as the Northland Prevention Conference brings together educators, parents, law enforcement, healthcare professionals and local advocates for a day focused on prevention, collaboration and practical solutions.

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A new administrative intern position is coming to the district as part of a leadership development effort intended to prepare future administrators. After considerable discussion about staffing priorities and long-term planning, board members approved the measure by a split vote.

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Elkhorn Elementary leaders recently shared an update highlighting student growth, classroom learning and the daily work shaping the school’s culture. Elkhorn Elementary Principal Dr.

School district leaders used a recent board meeting to outline budget-planning steps and highlight state-level funding uncertainty expected to shape next year’s decisions. Superintendent Dr.

Missouri agricultural leaders recently joined Gov. Mike Kehoe, First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate, including Sen.

A Lawson man has been released from custody after being arrested for one felony charge involving child abuse. Travis R.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine. Part two focuses on the way tickets may be contested — and the time frame allowed — before a conviction becomes final, while part one explored how convictions can lead to long-term insurance and record consequences.

Following the release of the Annual Performance Report (APR) results in November 2025, the Excelsior Springs School District has begun implementing a structured 90day academic plan to strengthen assessment practices and accelerate student growth before spring testing.