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Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series profiling Crystal Lakes Mayor Jeremy Dorrel. Part one focuses on Dorrel’s path to office, his background and leadership in creating The Overlook event center.

Body Excelsior Springs leaders have approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, authorizing spending and revenue plans for every department and fund from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.

Body The long-awaited trial of an Excelsior Springs man accused of murder, rape and other felonies has been pushed back nearly a year from its original setting of Dec. 1, 2025.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS’ Lillah Shue tracks the ball for a play against Kearney. Sports coverage continues on page 5..

Body “ I felt very humbled just to get a little taste of what the first responders went through on that tragic day. -- Ryder Rempel Excelsior Springs firefighters joined hundreds from across the region in Kansas City to honor the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives on Sept.

Body A Lawson family is asking for help to relocate after the beating of a 12-year-old girl left them feeling unsafe in their community. Max Harris launched a GoFundMe campaign titled Help Us Move to Safety and Start Over following the attack on his daughter, Hayley.

Body Capital improvement officials approved financial reports and authorized a $25,000 replenishment of the city’s technology fund, ensuring continued investment in infrastructure and modernization efforts.

Body The announcement of the Hope Award at Excelsior Springs School District’s Convocation is always a surprise. This year, the honor went to a familiar face in the halls of Excelsior Springs High School – science teacher and alumna Ally Querry.

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Body Downtown Excelsior Springs will turn into a community block party when neighbors, first responders and local leaders gather for Night Out Against Crime. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Hall of Waters.