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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City workers will receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to their wages, starting in March. The City Council approved the COLA Feb.

MISSOURI CITY – After finding the body of Alesha Jane Reade, 45, Independence, Feb. 11, 2021, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek closure for her family.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Foundation Board thanked everyone that helped raise funds to get the Rainbow Splash Park off the ground. “We want to thank all of those that attended the past Piccadilly Galas, donated to the effort, helped behind the scenes and cheered on our cause.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new play is coming to Excelsior Springs. “For several years in February, the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild has brought a Murder Mystery Production to town.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Community Development Department will host a home repair assistance open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 3 at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

RICHMOND – Three Excelsior Springs leaders asked and received Ray County Commission support for a Fishing River study to prevent floods that have struck the city several times since 1951, including June 25, 2021.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved Public Works Director Chad Birdsong’s request Monday to buy a 2022 vacuum truck to help keep city water and sewer lines clear. The council considered outright purchase or rent-to-own options.

INDIANAPOLIS – A Congressional Gold Medal for all World War II Army Rangers, including an Excelsior Springs resident, is gaining traction in Congress. First Sgt.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Rep. Doug Richey, whose legislative district includes Excelsior Springs, will lose some constituents and gain others under the redistricting plan approved by the state House of Representatives late last month.