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Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Orscheln Farm and Home promoted JoDee Hoffer to manager of the Excelsior Springs location. She began her career with Orscheln in 2019 and brought with her several years of experience in retail and management.

Body RICHMOND – Rather than adhere strictly to state rules for county governance, Clay County could operate with greater independence under a “charter,” something voters agreed in June to consider. The proposed charter could be available for public viewing as early as next week.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A Lawson woman died riding on the back of a motorcyle died in a wreck about 7:45 p.m. Saturday.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Stitching together face masks is something new to the business, Alterations and Custom Sewing, that Cindy Weir started in 1981. “We never did it before the coronavirus,” she said while working in her shop at 1727 W.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Speaking to audience members on both sides of the football field, Excelsior Springs High School Principal Christen Everett expressed pride in the 2020 graduates, who endured a difficult final school year.

Body WASHINGTON – The IRS reminds seniors and retirees that they are not required to take money out of their IRAs and workplace retirement plans this year.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Hospital added three new services to its outpatient clinic: DERMATOLOGY Dr. Marija Tonkovic-Capin is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic dermatology, dermatologic oncology and dermatologic care.

Body LIBERTY – November elections will bring competition for seats in Ray and Clay counties, but the August primaries produced little in-party competition – no races in Ray County and three races affecting eastern Clay County.

Body LIBERTY – Statewide elections produced no surprises, with big-name candidates – Republican Mike Parson and Democrat Nicole Galloway – easily winning their respective primaries for governor Tuesday.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new first day of school for students won the Excelsior Springs Board of Education’s approval at Monday’s special meeting. The target date for reopening is Sept.