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Body The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Odyssey recently announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program.

Body Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected among the whitetail deer populations in 31 Missouri counties, including Clay and Ray.

Body Excelsior Springs High School alumnus is no longer a Las Vegas Raider. He’s a Carolina Panther instead.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Excelsior Springs’ 2024 municipal budget will reflect a 5.5% tax decrease in property taxes while keeping true to the city council’s top five priorities. Molly McGovern, city manager, said the a decrease in property reassessments means a decrease in tax rates.

Body The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) recently conducted a wetting ceremony in order to commemorate and bless their new fire truck, Pumper Two.

Body Excelsior Springs city leaders gathered to thank hardworking employees employed for five years or more at a recent luncheon event. “We’re glad to have this opportunity to show appreciation for the work that you do every day,” Molly McGovern, city manager, said.