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Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Downtown had “a really positive economic impact year” in 2021, Downtown Excelsior Partnership Executive Director Lyndsey Baxter told city leaders at the Hall of Waters. Last year, the Community Improvement District, or CID, brought in almost $6.

Body KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city has clarified special use permit rules. The council addressed permit-holders’ failure to comply “with any special conditions imposed at the time of approval” and preservation of “the public health, safety and welfare,” per an approved ordinance.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Having opened the new season for ice cream a few days earlier, Dari-B received recognition during the City Council meeting Monday. Mayor Sharon Powell proclaimed March to be Dari-B Month.

Body ■ HEARTS DISPLAY UNITY ■ BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES ■ ONE AT THE ELMS HOTEL EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city is included in the metrowide Parade of Hearts: A Heartland Celebration.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council filled two board seats when meeting Feb. 22 at the Public Works Building.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Community Center will get six new treadmills to support fitness at the community center. The City Council approved Parks and Recreation Director Nate Williams’ request for the machines Feb.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Mid-America Regional Council, or MARC, as recognized Excelsior Springs as a Community for All Ages at the gold level, which acknowledges the city’s work to become more agefriendly.

Body RICHMOND – Following a records review that revealed missing public money in Homestead, Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway suggested a criminal investigation against former City Clerk Marla Berndt might be considered.

Body LIBERTY – Elected leaders and the long-awaited state audit of the Clay County Commission slammed the fiscal recklessness of former Commissioners Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway. The public petitioned Auditor Nicole Galloway to do the audit.