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A new comprehensive plan set to guide land use, housing and economic development in Excelsior Springs for the next 20 years is expected to be formally adopted next month, providing a long-term roadmap for growth as the city responds to changing community and business needs.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and the FBI is reminding the public to be an active partner in preventing human trafficking in the community. Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person for labor, services or commercial sex acts through force, fraud or coercion.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is once again calling on the community to help spread kindness and connection through a Valentine’s Day initiative focused on local seniors. As part of its annual “feel-good mission,” CCSO is collecting both handmade and store-bought Valentine’s cards to be delivered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Clay County.

Reece Ryan’s presence on the basketball court was missed when Excelsior Springs faced Odessa Jan. 17 in the thirdplace game of the Lawson Invitational Tournament, Tigers coach JD Biermann and Josie Casler agreed.

SENIOR NIGHT Paige Barber received a formal farewell the night of Jan. 16 from William Jewell College.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Lunch and Learn program and its inaugural presentation, “Progress Over Productivity.” Part One focuses on the launch of the series and speaker Shauna Huntington’s background and goal-setting framework. Part Two will examine the practical strategies shared during the session, including time management and weekly planning.

The Excelsior Springs School District spent just under $2 million last year educating 26 students outside the district, prompting administrators to examine whether expanding in-district special education programs could better serve students while managing rising costs.

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