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September 18-24 is Diaper Need Awareness Week in Excelsior Springs following the national observance. Mayor Mark Spohn recently signed a proclamation to draw attention to the issue of those struggling to purchase diapers for their children.

An Orrick man is facing multiple felony child sex abuse charges in regards to two different cases. Elliott B.

The new Oracle Cerner and Multi-view operating systems are up and running at the Excelsior Springs Hospital. Board members gathered to discuss the recent changes at a routine meeting.

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.

In the Sept. 8 issue of the Excelsior Springs Standard, Music Director of the First United Methodist Church Marvin Byas IV was incorrectly identified as Marvin Bates IV..

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Friday, August 25 At 6:59 p.m., Jasmine Smith, 22, was arrested for driving while revoked.

SOPHIA BALES Staff Writer Residents commuting to and from Excelsior Springs have noticed the detour as the Missouri Hwy 10 Bridge is being worked on. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District Area Engineer Benjamin McCabe confirmed that the bridge work is “on schedule” and the anticipated contract completion is the end of November.

The Excelsior Springs West Side Committee recently hosted a get-together to bring property and business owners up to date on the Community Improvement District’s (CID) one-cent sales tax that goes into effect Oct. 1.

Synergy Services was on hand to discuss its trauma programs for Excelsior Springs students at the monthly Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) coalition. Synergy initiatives for local youth and families help heal trauma, build resilience and strengthen communities through school-based integrated services (SBIS).

The Excelsior Springs Fire Department will now be able to fund emergency preparedness operations thanks to an annual funding allowance from the Excelsior Springs Capital Improvement Board. The board also agreed to replenish the city’s building maintenance fund.