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Body The Silver Senior Prom Committee, in partnership with the Excelsior Springs High School Student Council, reveals details about their upcoming spring dance for those 55 and older, set for May 4.

Body The Excelsior Springs community center hosted its first Youth Mental Health First Aid training course for adults to help break down communication barriers surrounding a mental health crisis.

Body The Thrive Housing Task Force of Excelsior Springs — a community collaborative with a mission to improve quality of life and increase life expectancy through economic vitality, housing, and health and wellness — hit their yearly goals for 2023.

Body In a months-long investigation, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Squad and Drug Trafficking Force have charged two people associated with fentanyl trafficking in Avondale.

Body The Clay County Public Health Center recently confirmed a measles case in a Liberty resident who also spent time at the Kansas City International Airport Thursday, Jan. 4, and North Kansas City Hospital Jan. 5-6.

Body The Excelsior Springs School Board was recently updated regarding the construction of the new Lewis Elementary School.

Body Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson has a passion for helping others outside of the courtroom. Through his mission to protect people within the community, including children and families, Thomspon wants to educate those who struggle with truancy.

Body Senate Bill (SB) 936, an act that would create provisions relating to new programs for post-consumer paint recycling, is gaining support in Excelsior Springs. Currently, the bill has been prefiled as of Dec.

Body DHTC’s development of the “Flats at Coach Crossing” housing development to be constructed between US 69 Highway and Tracy Avenue, has faced setbacks due to budget constraints. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, explained the flats are currently $1.

Body Missouri 4-H Clubs throughout the state have been awarded the 2024 “Drive to Feed Kids” grants through the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation (MFCF), including local groups from Excelsior Springs, Lawson and Rayville.