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Clay County is continuing their comprehensive planning process and is seeking additional participation in the county’s virtual open house and annual survey.

The Excelsior Springs Planning and Zoning Commission met recently to discuss regulations to be placed on those seeking to operate short-term rentals. The commision also finalized an agreement to amend Chapter 400.230 pertaining to special use permits.

After being nominated by other community members for their outdoor holiday décor, James and Brenda Bailey won the monthly curb appeal award for December.

On Dec. 22, 2023, an unidentified deceased white or Hispanic male aged 35-40 was uncovered at 14812 Old Quarry Road in Excelsior Springs, otherwise known as Rocky Hollow Park.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department.

Clay County Sheriff Department announced a new children’s book featuring their Critical Incident Response Team K9, with Lola as the new main character.

With the New Year days away, leaders in the community share future goals and resolutions for Excelsior Springs in 2024. The first resolutions were made nearly 4,000 years ago when the ancient Babylonians walked the earth.

The Excelsior Springs Aging Well Task Force is working towards securing Saturday transportation and field trip options for seniors within the community.

The Excelsior Springs Road and Bridge District met recently to discuss their 2023-2024 fiscal year budget with plans to purchase a new dump truck for city use, at a cost of nearly $200,000.

Carrie Ferriss, a local mother of two children, has been organizing local fundraising campaigns since March 2023 to secure a service dog for her son John Jr. Ferriss (8), also known as, “Captain Can’t Sit Still of the SS Make or Break for It.”