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Body Metro Asphalt Inc. has some streetscaping work to do in Excelsior Springs.

Body A few months ago, Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart realized there was a problem the hospital needed to help address. “We really have some challenges in Excelsior Springs when it comes to our children and their behavioral health,” DeHart said.

Body Area residents had the opportunity to try their hand at driving a school bus on Aug. 6 in the Excelsior Springs High School parking lot.

Body The Excelsior Springs Board of Education has filled a vacancy. Nominated by Troy Snelling, the board unanimously approved Jill Evert Monday night at the Support Services Center to finish Steve Houck’s term as director.

Body When Cliff and Debbie Van Till founded the Van Till Family Farm Winery in 2009 in Rayville, they hoped they would build a multigenerational business. And with the creation of a new business in downtown Excelsior Springs, the Van Tills have taken a step toward realizing that goal.

Body There’s an ongoing investigation headed by the FBI regarding a “suspicious package” left on Nike Base Road in Lawson. Lawson Fire and Rescue and the Ray County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Monday to the scene.

Body On July 13, 54 Excelsior Springs High School football players got together to give back to the community and observe an annual tradition – Tiger Service Day.

Body One Clay County commissioner was chosen and the fields for three Clay County Commission seats narrowed with Tuesday’s primary elections. Voters considered candidates for two at-large positions – one in the Western District, one in the Eastern District.

Body The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to fix the recurring pothole on Missouri Highway 10 by the Sonic Drive-In sometime in August, according to Chad Birdsong, Excelsior Springs public works director.

Body Cassie Cramer and Samantha Nash-St. John made history July 27.