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Missouri University of Science and Technology announces local students who made the honor roll list for the spring 2023 semester including: • Mayce Barber, sophomore, Excelsior Springs. • Michael Kovar, senior, Excelsior Springs.

The Excelsior Springs Cultural Guild is working to expand their reach in an effort to support local artists. The guild has served the community since 1983 hosting fundraisers and community events.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will be closing Hwy 10 over the West Fork of Crooked River between Richmond and Wood Heights for a bridge replacement. Work will begin on Monday, July 24 and the project is scheduled to last until the end of November.

Picking a new place of work can be a challenge, but the newly sworn-in Excelsior Springs City Police Officer said he chose the city with ease. Officer Trevor Chaffee, a 22-year-old Smithville resident, graduated from the Regional Police Academy of Kansas City in May 2023 and was sworn in by Excelsior Springs City Manager Molly McGovern on July 7.

Kids STEAM Sat, Jul 15 2023, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Excelsior Springs Community Room Learn while you play with STEAM games and activities at the library. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun.

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more than 940 children have died of heatstroke because they were left or trapped in a hot car over the past 25 years. NHTSA warns of the dangers when children are left unattended in a vehicle during the summer’s elevated temperatures.

Crescent Lake Christian Center started the New Freedom Recovery Program to help those in the community who succumb to addiction. Implemented by Steve Wayman, the program has been in existence for three and a half years.

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The demolition of Lewis Elementary School built in 1951 is underway. Construction of the new school is expected to be completed in time for the 2025 school year.