ES boys win early matches, but drop dual with Kearney
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Excelsior Springs couldn’t sustain early victories in its lone varsity boys wrestling competition last week – a 52-22 Jan. 11 road dual loss to Kearney.
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Girls grapplers win three matches against state-ranked foe
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On Jan. 11, the Excelsior Springs girls got to test themselves.
Comeback attempts fall short for ES girls against ’Tonka
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Excelsior Springs couldn’t overcome a 29-point first quarter by Winnetonka on Jan. 11, when the Tigers fell to the Griffins 77-59 in varsity girls basketball.
Thrive Housing Task Force reaches goals, continues mission
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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.
County strikes a win in war against fentanyl
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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. According to a recent press release from the county, Garrett Moulder, 38, has been charged with two counts of drug trafficking, unlawful use of a weapon and theft of a firearm.
Measles detected in Clay
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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.
School board receives Lewis updates
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The Excelsior Springs School Board was recently updated regarding the construction of the new Lewis Elementary School. Both Newkirk Novack Construction Partners and Incite Design Studio detailed their ideals about the project they are working diligently to complete for the 2025 school year.
City of ES supports SB 936
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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.