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For one woman, scheduling a mammogram was only the beginning of a much longer journey marked by transportation problems, financial concerns and a healthcare system that became increasingly difficult to navigate.

A new weekly gathering is bringing Excelsior Springs residents together for conversation, connection and a chance to get to know one another. The Excelsior Springs Standard recently launched Wednesday with The Standard, a weekly morning gathering that will rotate among local businesses.

A $100,000 AmeriCorps planning grant will allow Excelsior Springs to develop a community service model focused on local needs and opportunities for future programming.

Hundreds of Clay County residents turned out for National Night Out (NNO), where games and family activities opened the door to conversations with the agencies that serve them.

FREYA BERNARD (right) goes in for a bear hug as mom Danielle becomes covered in foam at Messy Mania, Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation’s final event celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month.

An Excelsior Springs woman has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action after a man was found dead inside a home on Aug. 4.

A proposed funding agreement for Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) sparked debate over whether marijuana sales tax revenue should first support police and fire departments or community prevention efforts.

Excelsior Springs voters narrowly approved a 5% transient guest tax on overnight lodging during the Aug. 4 Primary Election, creating a dedicated funding source for tourism promotion.

For over a year, nearby residents pleaded with Mosby officials to stop underground mining from expanding beneath the area. Instead, city leaders voted to formally add it to the city’s zoning regulations — unanimously.