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What started as a simple effort to bring people together has grown into a spring tradition drawing hundreds to a local church’s annual community event. Crescent Lake Christian Center recently hosted its fifth annual Family Fun Day, welcoming just over 400 people for a free afternoon of inflatables, games, food and community connection.

Thrive Excelsior is turning its focus to the next generation of community leaders with the launch of a new student leadership program centered on civic engagement and community connection. The Student Citizens Leadership Academy (CLA) is a free, two-day program for students ages 14 to 18 in Excelsior Springs, scheduled for June 16 and 17.

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Dozens of pairs of shoes and additional donations from the Excelsior Springs Rotary Club are helping support a regional effort to provide footwear for children in need around the world. The effort is part of the “Shoes for Orphan Souls” project, a partnership between Rotary District 6040 and Buckner International that has spanned 25 years.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story highlighting Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson’s C.E.A.S.E. initiative and recent presentation on scams and financial exploitation. Part one examines common scam tactics and examples, while part two explores prevention, warning signs and response steps.

Excelsior Springs could receive up to $50,000 in state funding for law enforcement after city leaders approved a resolution supporting the Missouri Blue Shield program. The resolution was approved at a recent meeting as part of Missouri’s Blue Shield program, a statewide initiative recognizing communities demonstrating strong support for law enforcement and public safety.

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Residents will have two opportunities this month to learn practical ways to protect their health and connect with local resources through a pair of educational events. The events are part of Excelsior Springs Hospital’s (ESH) monthly Health and Wellness series, which offers free educational sessions designed to provide residents with practical, easyto- understand information while connecting them with local resources and support services.

Despite serving a student population where roughly 30% have individualized education plans, Excelsior Springs Early Childhood Center (ECC) is reporting strong growth across academic and developmental areas.