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Body Showing gratitude for local veterans, Orrick Christian Church (OCC) representatives recently delivered gifts and cash to Veterans Community Project (VCP) Outreach Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Body Human trafficking — the third most profitable crime, next to selling drugs and weapons — is considered modern-day slavery. According to lawpublications.

Body With the 2023-24 school year right around the corner, Excelsior Springs School District Deputy Superintendent Mark Bullimore shared safety measures and transportation information for Lewis Elementary School students attending school at a new location when school starts on Aug. 23.

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Body Temperatures are soaring, with heat indexes reaching all-time highs this summer. Dr. Nolan Gartin and Dr. Heather Wilson, new physicians at the Excelsior Springs Hospital, want residents to remain knowledgeable and safe when spending time outdoors.

Body Those who do kind things for others in the community help bring about a sense of togetherness. The Excelsior Springs High School football team worked together recently to aid area residents in various tasks during the seventh annual Tiger Workday.

Body Dantin McBee approached perfection on July 15. McBee, a soon-to-be eighth-grader in the Excelsior Springs School District and member of the Millville 4-H Club, scored a 297 out of 300 that morning in 4-H archery competition at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond.

Body The Historic Preservation Commission recently assembled to discuss homeowner requests regarding updates to their historic properties in Excelsior Springs. Local homeowner Brandon Martinez submitted a request to rebuild an additional room on his home at 525 Benton Avenue.

Body Republican Doug Richey from Excelsior Springs has announced his bid for the 21st District seat on the Missouri State Senate. The district is currently represented by Senator Denny Hoskins, who does not intend to seek reelection.

Body Watkins Mill State Park campers woke up to breakfast from Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, who was promoting assets of Missouri State Parks and Missouri Tourism. “Tourism is arguably the second largest industry in the state,” Kehoe said.