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ESSD hosts a back-to-school resource fair

8 months ago By News Staff

Excelsior Springs School District recently hosted a back-to-school resource fair, providing backpacks and schools supplies for local students. Other resources were available at the fair, including Tri-County Mental Health for parents and students to obtain information for the new school year.

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Young local athlete competes nationally

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Cian Miller, a tri-sport athlete and Lewis Elementary school third grader, recently participated in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, with KC Fire Track Club out of Liberty. KC Fire Track Club, a nonprofit youth track and field association for athletes aged eight to 18 years old, is affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and USA Track and Field organizations allowing competitors to qualify in events to compete at a national level, including the Junior Olympics.

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ES Trust Authority discuss future projects

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority recently discussed city finances, as well as current and upcoming projects. Molly McGovern, city manager, presented the authority members with financial documents explaining she compared January through July of 2023 to last year’s financial information.

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Balloons create a sensation at farmers’ market

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Around the nation small farms celebrated National Farmers Market Week in honor of the growth and impact of farmers markets and the role they have on America’s food supply. Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition recently celebrated the designation with guest speaker Mayor Mark Spohn.

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School board makes curriculum change

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Recently the Excelsior Springs School Board met and agreed to make updates for students regarding the district’s curriculum. Assistant Superintendent, Dr.

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Judge denies bond increase for Haslett

8 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Timothy M. Haslett Jr.

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Noah Marker represents Tiger pride

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Noah Marker, once a young student in Excelsior Springs, grew to be a driven, well-rounded young man, achieving greatness and showing everyone what it means to have tiger pride. The son of Christy and Marty Marker, Noah passed away unexpectedly on July 17 at the age of 23, but his memory will remain within the community.