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An election meant to settle future growth around Excelsior Springs has instead opened a new question over who controls the land after both Excelsior Springs and Mosby voters approved overlapping annexations.

When Cierra Miller began creating faith-based artwork, she wanted every piece to carry a message of hope and purpose. Her business, Life Unfinished, grew from that vision – a reminder that everyone’s story is still being written.

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As the Excelsior Springs School District moves through the fall semester, classrooms, activities and community partnerships continue to reflect a spirit of gratitude and collaboration. Superintendent Dr.

Each November, communities across the country celebrate Native American Heritage Month to honor the history, traditions, and cultures of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. It is a time set aside to recognize their contributions, learn about their heritage and acknowledge both the past and present challenges faced by Indigenous peoples. The month also honors Native American veterans and their service to the nation.

November brings a season of reflection and thankfulness across Excelsior Springs elementary schools. At Lewis, Cornerstone and Elkhorn, students and staff are focusing on gratitude while continuing to strengthen academic skills, celebrate attendance and prepare for the busy holiday season.

Editor’s note: This is the final in a two-part series covering historian and author Mark Gardner’s presentation during the Fall on the Farm celebration at Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site and State Park. Part one, which appeared in the Oct. 24 edition, highlighted Gardner’s introduction and his research into the historical ties between the Watkins and James families through Civil War– era letters preserved at the site. Part two continues with Gardner’s discussion of the James brothers’ wartime experiences, leading to their infamous years as outlaws, the Pinkerton raid that shook the county and the enduring legacy of Missouri’s frontier history.