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ES urges Good Neighbor Week participation

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In honor of National Good Neighbor Day, the City of Excelsior Springs is urging all residents to participate in a spirited competition to highlight the warm and friendly community atmosphere during Missouri’s Good Neighbor Week.

Nessa continues imparting knowledge at ESMS

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A committed teacher has spent seven years serving Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) students and is now embarking on his eighth year at the Excelsior Springs Middle School (ESMS). A distinguished educator, Brock Nessa imparts his knowledge of eighthgrade math and algebra to students.
BROCK NESSA, a proud Tiger alumni, has been passionately devoting his teaching career to the students of Excelsior Springs Middle School. As a lifelong native and esteemed Hall of Famer, his commitment to the school and its students is unwavering. Submitted

New sign honors John Shepherd’s legacy

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After the Excelsior Springs City Council’s tribute to the esteemed retired high school coach John Shepherd in January, Leavenworth Street has been proudly renamed Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way and the sign has now been officially installed to honor his legacy.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY stand with John Shepherd (center) in front of a sign dedicated to him near the new Lewis Elementary. Shephard dedicated his career to teaching for over 39 years in Excelsior Springs and also coached basketball and football. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Bills address wide variety of issues

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Several significant House and Senate bills came into effect last week, bringing about a range of changes. These legislative actions addressed a variety of issues, including property rights, funding for planned parenthood, new support for Missouri veterans, expansion of property tax credits, support for entrepreneurs, recalculations of state aid for school districts and the removal of restrictions for 340B drugs.

ES man faces felony charge

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An Excelsior Springs man has been arrested on a felony charge of delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county jail, private jail or corrections center. According to Ray County Jail, Roger D.
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ESSD urges participation in survey

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Excelsior Springs School District is gearing up for an upcoming patron opinion survey, which will involve phone calls to district households. This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the community’s perceptions of the district’s strengths, challenges and other key issues.

ESHS welcomes Anderson

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As the new academic year commences, Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has introduced a cohort of new educators joining its faculties. Among them is John Anderson, a dedicated educator who will serve as an English teacher and a football coach at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS).
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT is proud to welcome a talented cohort of new educators, among them the passionate and dedicated John Anderson. Anderson will take on the roles of English teacher and football coach at Excelsior Springs High School, where he is poised to make a meaningful impact. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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