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Local church hosts blood drive

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The Calvary Christian Union Church in Excelsior Springs partners with the American Red Cross foundation to host community blood drives every eight to nine weeks to help those in need. “We have hosted a blood drive every chance we could,” said Calvary Church member Becky Johnston.

PAT aids in early childhood education

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Parents as Teachers (PAT) in Excelsior Springs allows legal guardians to connect with others in the community while receiving support and education for their child’s development. PAT coordinator Kathy Emery said PAT is for anyone pregnant or any parent or guardian of a child from birth to age five.
KATHY EMERY (center) reads a story to Vernabelle Souders (left) and Elijah Frost during a Parents as Teachers get together. KATIE FROST | Submitted

Urban chickens gain support

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Allowing backyard chickens to be housed inside city limits was the topic of discussion during a community discussion at The Excelsior Springs listening post. Local resident Trevor Gritton presented the pros and cons of owning chickens in urban areas based on a person’s agricultural experience.
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Neighborhood kindness set to receive recognition

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Across Missouri, neighbors are displaying acts of kindness in observance of Good Neighbor Week to build better community connections with others. During Good Neighbor Week residents are urged to participate in suitable events and activities to create personal relationships with their neighbors.
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School Board welcomes new teachers

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The Excelsior Springs School Board celebrated new staff with a complimentary breakfast highlighting new teachers and those with a longstanding history as educators in the district. The district’s assistant superintendent, Dr.
NEW FACES and returning school district staff eat breakfast together to kick off the school year.
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