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Details about weatherization assistance for lowincome residents were recently provided to the Excelsior Springs community. The Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program provides free, costeffective, energy-efficient home improvements for homeowners and renters, according to Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) Outreach Specialist Julia Powell, who spoke at a recent Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) meeting.

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The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) reinstated its mock interview event to better prepare students for future success. This initiative aimed to enhance students’ readiness for the workforce.

Following a thorough investigation into a recent Lawson shooting incident the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s (MSHP) Division of Drug and Crime Control has officially announced the results of their findings.

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Excelsior Springs has been honored with the prestigious Communities of Excellence recognition, which highlights its remarkable achievements in promoting a high quality of life for its residents. Communities of Excellence 2026 announced 10 communities across the nation, including Excelsior Springs, have been awarded this coveted recognition.

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office is taking the initiative to combat traffic accidents related to intoxication. Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zach Thompson, alongside multiple area law enforcement leaders, announced a new ‘No Refusal’ policy at a recent press conference.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a second suspect connected to a series of package thefts that occurred in the Northland during the Thanksgiving holiday and the subsequent weekend.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS and highschool cheerleaders were on hand for the ribbon cutting at Lewis Elementary, marking the opening of the school. “The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has completed construction of Lewis Elementary and Cornerstone Elementary without raising the tax rate to do so,” said ESSD Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson.

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