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Construction of 61 senior living townhomes could soon begin in Excelsior Springs as the first phase of Woodland Meadows moves forward. Excelsior Springs City Council members recently approved the final plat for the first phase of Woodland Meadows, a planned development at 2200 Wornall Road.

A petition calling for Excelsior Springs to suspend its use of Flock cameras is drawing signatures as local discussion grows over the technology and its use in the community.

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Time has passed, but the memories of Sept. 11, 2001, remain vivid for Excelsior Springs-area residents who experienced that morning from Missouri to New York City and Washington, D.C.

As the need for food and other basic necessities grows locally, Meet the Need is helping hundreds of families bridge the gaps between paychecks.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart story on a recent ‘Ray County Voices’ podcast conversation about local libraries. Part one covers services and early literacy, while part two explores material selection, reading habits and additional resources.

For many Excelsior Springs-area residents, memories of Sept. 11, 2001, remain tied to the uncertainty, fear and confusion of a day they were too young to fully grasp.

Service, sacrifice and community connections are being recognized through two recent proclamations in Excelsior Springs. Mayor Sonya Morgan recently proclaimed Sept.

For the first time, Clay County has exhausted the annual funding set aside for its employee tuition reimbursement program as participation continues to grow.

Opportunities for local youth to connect, participate and build a sense of belonging are coming this school year through expanded activities aimed at reaching more teens.