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Body A local journalist who has spent the past several years covering Richmond, Excelsior Springs and the surrounding communities has been selected for a statewide award recognizing excellence among young newspaper reporters.

Body A BALD EAGLE recently visited Excelsior Springs after landing near the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The bald eagle is an iconic symbol of freedom, courage and strength in the United States..

Body A new Clay County initiative is seeking the public’s help in locating individuals facing serious criminal charges who remain at large.

Body Children will soon have an opportunity to meet some special visitors as a local church invites families to begin a summer adventure inspired by one of the Bible’s most recognizable stories. Calvary Christian Union will host a petting zoo at 2 p.m.

Body Excelsior Springs High School students wrapped up the school year with strong academic performances as dozens earned recognition for their classroom achievement during the second semester. Principal Dr.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part story about The Excelsior Springs Standard Strategic Council. Part One covered the council’s creation and discussion of local journalism, while Part Two explores the group’s proposed focus areas and future goals.

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, April 29 At 10:31 a.m., David Shafer Jr., 30, was arrested for disobeying lawful order.

Body Stories of sacrifice, service and remembrance echoed through the Clay-Ray Veterans Memorial Day ceremony as veterans, families and community members gathered to honor those who lost their lives serving the nation.

Body When Shannon Greene first arrived in Excelsior Springs in 2022, she had little familiarity with the community she was appointed to serve.

Body Overnight visitors staying in Excelsior Springs hotels, short-term rentals and other lodging accommodations could soon help fund tourism and destination development efforts under a proposal recently approved by the Excelsior Springs City Council and is now headed to voters in...