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Eagle versus turkey?

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The appearance of an American bald eagle and a turkey in the same Ray County field near the intersection of Route C and Missouri Highway 10 might remind some people of a popular American myth.
ON MISSOURI HIGHWAY 10 near Route C, between Richmond and Excelsior Springs, a bald eagle rests on a round hay bale. In the distance directly behind the eagle stands a wild turkey. The turkey likely has nothing to fear, as this eagle’s focus is a racoon carcass, a road kill luncheon on the side of Highway 10. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Two county officeholders resign seats

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CLAY COUNTY – Two Clay County officeholders have resigned their offices.

The collector and public administrator will be gone by Sept. 1.

Public Administrator Sarah Mills resigned effective at the end of August.

Under the Clay County Constitution voters approved in November, the county’s judges will advise County Administrator Tom Salisbury regarding who they would like to see appointed to replace Mills, Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte said Wednesday. 

McEvoy and Mills will vacate their posts by Sept. 1

Mahomes, Brady collectibles boost charity auction

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Gregg Williams Foundation has about $45,000 more to go toward helping area youth, thanks in part to three current superstar pro football players and one gridiron legend. On July 9 at Excelsior Springs Golf Course, the foundation staged the Gregg Williams Tiger Classic golf tournament, followed by a sports memorabilia auction.
THIS HELMET, signed by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, fetches $2,600 for the Gregg Williams Foundation. Bidding for the item caps the foundation’s auction July 9 at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course. SHAWN RONEY | Staff