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Clay County is bringing its grant efforts under a more coordinated countywide process designed to track funding opportunities from identification through closeout. Commissioners recently approved the new Clay County Grant Policy and Procedures unanimously.

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From maintaining a healthy smile to making sense of medical bills, two upcoming sessions will offer practical information aimed at helping community members better navigate their health and healthcare.

The substances may change and the methods may evolve, but understanding where drug threats come from, the ways they reach communities and the impact they leave behind remains essential for effective responses.

Residents opposed to Excelsior Springs’ Flock cameras recently took their concerns directly to city council, asking members to remove the cameras and end the city’s relationship with Flock.

At a time when community newspapers face mounting challenges, the work happening inside three small-town publications has earned recognition beyond the communities whose stories fill their pages each week.

Excelsior Springs will keep its property tax levy unchanged for 2026 as city officials seek a review of some assessed valuation figures provided by Ray County.

With implementation of Excelsior Springs’ voter-approved transient guest tax set to begin Jan. 1, 2027, city leaders are turning their attention to who will help guide the use of the tourism dollars.

Easy access, misleading marketing and potentially serious health risks are driving concerns surrounding concentrated 7-OH products.

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part story about Beacon Mental Health and Parent Up’s Fall Workshop Series for Parents and Caregivers. Part one covered the series’ purpose, accessibility and September workshops, while part two explores workshops planned for October and November.