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Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A steady flow of guests has streamed into the Excelsior Springs Museum to view the Missouri statehood exhibit that continues through May 14, museum operations director Kathy Duncan said Tuesday.

Body COLUMBIA – Missouri Statehood Day, Aug. 10, marks a milestone of 200 years since the Missouri Territory became the 24th state to enter the Union.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district has changed its online math service for grades 6-8. Starting next school year, math teachers will incorporate an online service provided by Desmos Inc.

Body WASHINGTON – Missouri’s congressional districts will contain more people, the total number of districts will not change and the nation added more than 26 million residents, based on U.S. Census Bureau statistics released Monday.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Scandal-ridden former Gov. Eric Greitens announced his candidacy to replace U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, criticized President Biden’s first 100 days, slammed Blunt and praised Trump, based on reports from Newsmax and the Missouri News Network.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Board of Education approved two measures to spruce up the Excelsior Springs Early Childhood Center, or ECC. During the April 12 meeting, the board approved a request submitted by Superintendent Dan Hoehn to buy supplies, priced at $42,147.

Body On April 5, the City Council approved a resolution to hire Kansas City-based Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. LLC to do overlay work. Superior Bowen has worked on projects such as the Kansas Speedway racetrack in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and on Kansas City’s downtown loop.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Superintendent Dan Hoehn recommended the Excelsior Springs School District reevaluate the size of summer school programs in 2022.