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O’Dell Cabin to receive dedication

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Osage Daughters of the American Colonist (DAC) will honor Lettis Clevenger O’Dell with a dedication ceremony at the O’Dell Cabin at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Golf Course Pavilion, located at 1201 Golf Hill Drive.
LETTIS CLEVENGER O’Dell’s resting site from 1867. JENNA ZUNKER | Submitted

Transportation safety matters to ES school district

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Excelsior Springs First Student Transportation Director Kim Green and Safety and Security Director Jeff Kimsey make it their mission to keep Excelsior Springs students safe on and off the bus. Green described each bus in the district transporting between 40 to 60 students at a time and said, “Buses are full, weighing 15 tons fully loaded.” She pointed out that policies, such as staying out of the danger zone, being aware of the surroundings, not eating or drinking and reducing horseplay, can keep students safe.
LOCAL SCHOOL bus driver Tori Wagner prepares to go on her route. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Chronic wasting disease documented in Clay and Ray counties

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected among the whitetail deer populations in 31 Missouri counties, including Clay and Ray. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges hunters and other area residents to look for diseased animals and advises hunters to be aware of regulations that apply to CWD management areas.

DESE launches program to ‘Close the Gap’ for eligible students

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey recently announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program. Odyssey, a platform helping states connect to families in order to help find funding for education expenses in partnership with DESE and is offering families with students who reside in Missouri a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for education costs.

“Taking Care of You” class comes to ES

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Taking Care of You stress management program - a series of 45-minute sessions for middle- and highschool students - is held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) every Tuesday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The program was developed by the University of Missouri (MU) Extension to teach individuals of middle school and high school age how to manage stress.
Melissa Cotton

ES Hospital sponsors chamber luncheon

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Excelsior Springs (ES) Hospital shared the organization’s ongoing growth with Chamber of Commerce members during this month’s Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. As a sponsor, ES Hospital provided lunch from the hospital café.
CHAMBER MEMBER Abigail Douglas enjoys talking to others during the luncheon. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Updates in the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Desiree Alexander - 09/22/2023

2 years ago By News Staff

Alexander’s trial date set for child sex abuse charges

The fate of an Excelsior Springs woman facing numerous felony charges will be determined by a jury of her peers, as a 2024 trial date has been set.

Desiree A. Alexander, 36, appeared in person while on bond with her Public Defender Rebecca M. Abelm in front of Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden on Sept. 6. 

Miranda Jamison
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