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The Excelsior Springs Board of Education has approved the first phase of a fiveyear strategic planning process, clearing the way for community action teams to build the final plan for later approval this spring.

With questions circulating in the community about the future of 4-H and other local programs, MU Extension officials are warning upcoming budget decisions in Ray County could dramatically change services used by families across the area, including those in Orrick, Lawson and Excelsior Springs.

Clay County has formally joined the Show Me PACE Clean Energy Development Board, opening the door for commercial property owners across the county to use a state-authorized financing tool to pay for solar panels and other energy efficiency upgrades through property-based assessments rather than...

Excelsior Springs High School has released its Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, recognizing students who achieved high academic performance across all four grade levels.

Behind the costumes and crime-solving of the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild’s annual murder mystery is a serious mission to invest in young area artists.

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Community recognition through the Town and Country Leader’s Annual Local Legends Contest has brought attention to leadership focused on accountability and resident input. Councilman Stephen Spear is among the top three nominees for Best Community Leader in Excelsior Springs this year.

Work centered on youth prevention and community partnerships has earned local recognition through this year’s Local Legends nominations. Julia Mees leads Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE), a coalition focused on preventing youth substance use before it begins.