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A discussion will be held in Excelsior Springs to discuss the city’s need for Eden Village, a non-profit organization aiming to end homelessness. The discussion will take place Thursday, July 27, at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Excelsior Springs.

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As Richmond resident Presley Minnick and her family fight for their lives battling a rare cancer, close friends and family are raising funds to help them through their journey. The “Striking Out Cancer for Presley” fundraiser will help raise monies needed for expenses incurred for the Minnick family’s move to Houston, Texas, which was necessary for Presley to receive the lifesaving treatments.

The Excelsior Springs Downtown Partnership (DEP) is working on securing a grant for the Litha Landing deck project after a setback brought up by the city attorney concerning utilization of funds. “The city attorney is trying to ensure that the city is utilizing funds properly,” said DEP’s Executive Director, Lyndsey Baxter, who noted the attorney fears DEP would be considered a general contractor if the city issues a grant.

The 2020 Missouri Suicide Prevention Network’s (MSNP) data indicates Missouri suicide rates were the eleventh leading cause of death for all ages and the third leading cause of death among 10–24-year-olds.

One local man’s goal to make people smile is happening one drawing at a time as he creates artwork along the sidewalks of downtown Excelsior Springs. Robbie Farabee was raised in the neighboring community of Wood Heights.

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The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Department has a slate of activities planned to help observe July as National Parks and Recreation Month. Recurring activities include toddler swimming for ages 2-5 8-11 a.m.

Demolition has begun at Lewis Elementary School following unanimous approval of the site plan by Excelsior Springs City Council. The site and plat plan for the new school was presented by Excelsior Springs City Planner Shantele Frie, who explained the new development will comply with the city codes and design standards.

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