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Department reports firearm deer harvests

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Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 68,312 deer during the November firearms deer season opening weekend, which took place on Nov. 16 and 17.

ESHS student seeks donations for pageant

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A holiday wreath sale is being planned to help an Excelsior Springs High School freshman participate in a beauty pageant. Kathleen VanVacter is advocating for her stepdaughter, Kirsten, who wants to compete in the 2025 National American Miss (NAM) Pageant.
Submitted KIRSTEN VANVACTER is on a mission to sell Christmas wreaths to the community to fund her dream of participating in the upcoming National American Miss Pageant.

ES boys hoopsters hopeful for season

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Excelsior Springs varsity boys basketball coach Ian Burch and his Tigers have reasons for optimism this season. “We are looking to improve on what we began building with the culture of our program last year,” Burch said.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS junior Marquez McCant, shown dribbling, is expected to help produce in the backcourt this season. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Why supporting local small businesses matters

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The holiday season is a time of year when shopping takes center stage. While online giants and big box retailers seem to be everywhere, offering an endless array of products with the convenience of low prices, small businesses provide a range of benefits that go far beyond the ease of a mouse click or mountains of merchandise. Shopping local retailers is more than just a transaction — it is crucial for maintaining the economic foundation of local communities. Let’s take a look at the many ways it pays to shop small businesses during the holidays and all year long.
Why supporting local small businesses matters

Council looks to enhance community development

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The city of Excelsior Springs has entered a partnership with Lamp Rynearson to enhance community development and infrastructure. This collaborative contract, designed to support the city in executing current and upcoming projects, was approved in a recent city council meeting.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL and community members gather to discuss agenda items. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Dowdy provides 11 years of service to ES

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After dedicating an impressive 11 years to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community, one dedicated officer from the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) remains firmly committed to his role.
ESPD LT. RYAN Dowdy is dedicated to maintaining his commitment to the community’s well-being as he marks 11 years of safeguarding the city and its residents. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff