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ARPA funds to be used for sewer plant repairs

3 years ago By Miranda Jamison

The City of Homestead Village appears to have a financial answer to address sewer issues that have plagued the community. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, signed into law on March 21, 2021, provides $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments, according to gfoa.org.

ARPA funds to be used for sewer plant repairs

New hire for 2023-2024 school year

3 years ago By Sara Wickham

Dr. was named principal of Excelsior Springs High School for the 2023-2024 school year during a recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School District’s Board of Education meeting.

Richey sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law”

3 years ago By Doug Richey

Press release – Missouri State Representative has again filed legislation to ensure employees of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) are mandated reporters. Known as “Emilyn’s Law,” the bill comes in response to a news story that revealed MSHSAA employees were not required to report allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement.

Richey sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law”

Broadbent succeeds Richey on ESCC board

3 years ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Community Center Advisory Board has a new member. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved the appointment of Gregory Broadbent to serve on the board through Sept.

Purchase of long-awaited flatbed/plow truck approved

3 years ago By Sophia Bales And Shawn Roney

The Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center (ESPRCC) Department expects to have a longawaited truck to help keep the parking lots and drives at city parks clear of snow and ice next winter.

Area students named to Missouri State University’s fall 2022 dean’s list

3 years ago By News Staff

Several local students were recently named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Missouri State University. To be named to the dean’s list, the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the fall semester and earn at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).

Council approves crop lease bid around wells, treatment plants

3 years ago By Sophia Bales And Shawn Roney

The leasing of city land for farming, it appears, is not immune from the effects of inflation. On Tuesday night at the Hall of Waters, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved leasing land around its water and sewer plants, and city wells to Libertybased Raasch Brothers LLC at $276 per acre for five years.

Deputies safely capture armed, wanted man

3 years ago By News Staff

Clay County deputies safely took an armed man into custody on Jan. 20 who was wanted for a home invasion in Buckner.

Guild to host Ghoulish Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Matinee

3 years ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild is preparing for its annual Saturday Night Murder Mystery Dinner Theater and Sunday Afternoon Murder Mystery Matinee. Tickets are on sale for this event.

Keith Bass II granted continuance

3 years ago By Keith Bass Ii

is alleged of armed criminal action x2 (felony), assault in the first degree or attempt-serious physical injury or special victim and murder in the first degree (felony). On Jan. 19, a hearing was scheduled with Judge Shane Alexander at 9 a.m. The defendant was there in person, in custody and for good cause shown was granted a continuance.

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