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A former Excelsior Springs resident has been committed to the Missouri Department of Mental Health after Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Sexually Violent Predator Unit (SVP) was successful in its efforts.

An Excelsior Springs man facing one felony and two misdemeanor charges has been released on bond. Brendan M.

In anticipation of the upcoming school year, a caring Excelsior Springs native had an idea to ensure every child had the supplies necessary to succeed in the classroom. One morning, Rhonda Payne felt a deep sense of purpose.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kansas City Division is seeking the help of all area members of the community. The FBI is reaching out to the public for help in identifying an unknown male who is believed to have crucial information that could assist in identifying a child victim as part of an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.

Six service contracts have been approved for the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD). Board members approved agreements for services with Rainbow Center, Synergy, Zack Group, Behavioral Health Allies, the University of Missouri Kansas City, the City of Excelsior Springs and KVC Behavioral Healthcare Midwest Inc.

Four Excelsior Springs businesses received grants to support their downtown area establishments and future achievements. Last week, Other Trails LLC, a quaint local coffee shop, and Ray’s Lunch, a beloved restaurant, were both honored to be among the 500 businesses selected to receive a $10,000 Backing Small Businesses Enhancement Grant from American Express and Main Street America.

Republicans Kurtis Gregory and Doug Richey seek to represent District 21 in the Missouri State Senate, to be decided in the general election in November. The Richmond News asked the candidates a series of questions.

If asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline. However, cognitive decline poses a significant threat to aging men and women, especially during retirement.

There are many reasons to get in shape. Weight loss is a prime motivator, as is reversing a negative health effect, such as high cholesterol or increased diabetes risk. Routine exercise also can improve life expectancy.

The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Department council recently presented a ratified new policy for naming parks that was approved by council members. This policy ensures that park names reflect the community’s values and heritage and the environmental features that make them unique.