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Tips for creating better habits in 2024

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The new year brings challenges and opportunities for change, and Senior Life Solutions Program Director Ethan Kent described practical tips that people can use in the new year to create healthy habits.

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Year in review 2023

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Part 1 of 2 • Jan. 6 Amnesty Month is offered through the Excelsior Springs Municipal Division during the entire month of Jan.

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Past Lewis student takes part in rebuild process

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Tim Broughton, a former Lewis Middle School student and sales manager with Fordyce Concrete, a CRH company, has witnessed the rebuilding process of the new school facility from the inside out. Broughton, now residing in Lawson, grew up in Excelsior Springs long before the revitalization efforts took place downtown.

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Clay County seeks participants

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Clay County is continuing their comprehensive planning process and is seeking additional participation in the county’s virtual open house and annual survey. According to a recent press release, the goal of the planning process is to provide county residents and the community with a future vision and plan that will be used as a guideline for the decision-making and development process.

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STR regulation agreement reached, QT site plan approved

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

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.

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Curb appeal winner spreads cheer

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

After being nominated by other community members for their outdoor holiday décor, James and Brenda Bailey won the monthly curb appeal award for December. Presented by neighborhood specialist Laura Mize on behalf of Thrive Excelsior’s Housing Task Force, the award recognized the Baileys for their hard work and dedication to their home.

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Homicide investigation unfolds in Excelsior Springs

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

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.

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EXCELSIOR POLICE

3 months ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, November 23 At 8:56 p.m., Robert McKenzie, 38, was arrested for failure to register (expired plates)/ state license plates required; motor vehicle equipment, length vehicle exceeded 45 feet, width of vehicle exceeded 8 ½ feet; no proof of insurance/financial responsibility.

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New children’s book showcases Clay County K9 Lola

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Clay County Sheriff Department announced a new children’s book featuring their Critical Incident Response Team K9, with Lola as the new main character. Author of “Pawsitively Lola (A Service Dog’s Adventures)” Mike Dickerson of Lathrop, tells Lola’s story about how she went from a rescue dog to a rescuer that helps people when faced with a crisis, featuring her handler, Kim Hunter.

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New Year brings new goals for community leaders

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

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.

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