MEMORIAL DAY
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – State Rep. Doug Richey issued a few calls to action to those gathered Monday on the Clay and Ray Veterans Association grounds to observe Memorial Day.
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No ‘COVID slides’ in 2023, DeHart promises
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PART I OF II EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kristen DeHart made a promise to city leaders when she presented the hospital’s annual report for 2021 with a slideshow during the May 16 City Council meeting at the Hall of Waters.
Student never misses day of school
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Jake Smith received a rare honor upon graduating May 13 from Excelsior Springs High School. Second grade was when Smith learned he had held perfect attendance since kindergarten.
City council approves outdoor pool dome
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The outdoor pool at the Excelsior Springs Community Center will have a dome to allow swimming during inclement weather.
Excelsior Springs council agrees to lease carts for golf course
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New golf carts are expected at the golf course in roughly five to nine months.
Two join city’s Parks, Recreation Board
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Board has two new members. On May 16 at the Hall of Waters, the City Council approved Mayor Sharon Powell’s appointments of Sherri Branson-Hurt and retired Excelsior Springs High School coach Terri Irons to the board.
After long delay by Missouri lawmakers, Parson signs redistricting plan
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JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson has signed the bill revising the boundaries of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, ending the most contentious legislative battle of the year.
CAP attracts families to play cornhole
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Community at Play, or CAP, hosted a “Cornhole Family Fun Day” on May 21. “The population of individuals with developmental disabilities was growing in Ray County, but the community connectedness and awareness was not,” Suzan Breen said.
Excelsior Springs cannabis business Partners with Cable Dahmer Arena
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INDEPENDENCE – Corey Martin, chief of staff, Kansas City Cannabis Co., stated the company is one of the few 100% Missouri-owned and operated medical marijuana dispensaries and announced a partnership with Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.
‘SURRENDER IS NOT A RANGER WORD’
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Granting a Congressional Gold Medal to all World War II Army Rangers, including an Excelsior Springs resident, has received congressional approval. First Sgt.
