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RICHMOND – The idea some in Washington floated – that COVID-19 would disappear after the presidential election – has proved false nationally and in Clay and Ray counties. Including most of the northern part of Kansas City, Clay County in the past week has recorded another 15 deaths.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved the Fire Department’s radio system upgrade request. Assistant Chief of Communications Camron White told city leaders in a memo that updating the system would cost $291,018 with an estimated $2,500 licensing fee.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Lane of Lights tradition continues with a distinct claim to fame. While doing last-minute, opening day work on the lights, Clint Hylton says he believes Excelsior Springs has the longest Christmas lights tunnel in the metro area.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs High School commons will soon be quieter. ‘ The Board of Education agreed to install wood panels on the commons ceiling.

WARRENSBURG – The University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation announced 1973 alumnus Frank “Chip” Deel made a trust estate gift valued at $15 million to UCM – the largest in school history.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS –Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church members will observe the four Sundays of Advent starting Sunday and invite everyone to help celebrate in preparation for the Christmas Eve service.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city may change grave-decorating rules at Crown Hill and Hillcrest cemeteries. On Nov.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city has set fee schedules for residents who want their water meters tested. The City Council set fees based on two meter types: turbine and positive displacement.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Plans for additional apartment housing in Excelsior Springs are underway. The city approved preliminary and final plats for an expansion of the Lynn Park Apartments, the fivebuilding housing campus at 701 Tiger Drive that is bordered on its east side by U.S.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city continues its participation in the Mid-America Regional Council’s Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection program. An agreement with MARC to participate in the program in 2021 won approval Nov.