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Lane has a passion for caregivers

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Updates on the Early Childhood Center’s preschool program, along with the program aiding grandparents caring for grandchildren, were recently shared. Chelsea Lane, family advocate and first steps therapist, began working at the Early Childhood Center six years ago.

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Firefighters collect money for charity

7 months ago By News Staff

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EXCELSIOR POLICE

7 months ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Saturday, August 12 At 12:21 a.m., Leslie Dieball, 38, was arrested for failure to appear.

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Good Samaritan offers programs for those in need

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Good Samaritan Center’s (GSC) mission is dedicated to preventing homelessness and hunger by providing for basic needs and teaching life skills through their personalized case management programs.

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Housing Authority inches toward capacity

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Housing Authority discussed capacity limits for their properties and the amount of Section 8 vouchers they are utilizing during a recent board meeting. Housing Authority Executive Director Carrie Hiltner informed the board that the current occupancy capacities for housing authority apartment buildings is as follows: • Housing Authority main apartment complex — 96% occupancy • Philly apartment complex —91% occupancy • Saratoga apartment complex — 88% occupancy.

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Law restricts drivers from phone use

8 months ago By Sophia Bales

A new bill passed earlier this month forbids Missouri drivers of any age from holding or using any “electronic communication devices.” Called “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law” Missouri Revised Statute 304.820 described devices as anything from a phone to laptops. Drivers may not take videos or scroll while driving – this includes talking on the phone, manually texting or typing into a search engine.

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Job Corps helps students succeed in workforce

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Dedicated to helping students build meaningful, lifelong skills and obtain fulfilling jobs, Job Corps in Excelsior Springs strives for student success. A vocational training program for 16- to 24-yearolds, Job Corps began in 1964 under President Lyndon B.