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For nearly three years, the Clay County Commission has engaged in discussions with the ownership of the Kansas City Royals regarding the potential relocation of the team to Clay County. The commission appointed Commissioners Jay Johnson, Jon Carpenter and Scott Wagner to serve as the county’s lead negotiators throughout this process.

A new community Easter event planned for early April aims to bring free activities and familyfriendly fun to The Overlook at Crystal Lakes. The family-friendly Easter celebration is scheduled for April 4 at The Overlook at Crystal Lakes.

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Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Lunch and Learn program and its inaugural presentation, “Progress Over Productivity.” This entry focuses on practical strategies, including goal check-ins, time management and weekly planning.

After spending nearly a decade away from Excelsior Springs, one local woman returned to her hometown with the intention of doing something to improve the community and surrounding areas. That goal is now reflected in the work of Jenna Groves at The Overlook at Crystal Lakes.

A new comprehensive plan set to guide land use, housing and economic development in Excelsior Springs for the next 20 years is expected to be formally adopted next month, providing a long-term roadmap for growth as the city responds to changing community and business needs.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and the FBI is reminding the public to be an active partner in preventing human trafficking in the community. Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person for labor, services or commercial sex acts through force, fraud or coercion.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is once again calling on the community to help spread kindness and connection through a Valentine’s Day initiative focused on local seniors. As part of its annual “feel-good mission,” CCSO is collecting both handmade and store-bought Valentine’s cards to be delivered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Clay County.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Lunch and Learn program and its inaugural presentation, “Progress Over Productivity.” Part One focuses on the launch of the series and speaker Shauna Huntington’s background and goal-setting framework. Part Two will examine the practical strategies shared during the session, including time management and weekly planning.

The Excelsior Springs School District spent just under $2 million last year educating 26 students outside the district, prompting administrators to examine whether expanding in-district special education programs could better serve students while managing rising costs.