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Local students honored at SkillsUSA Championships

10 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The SkillsUSA championships in Atlanta, Georgia, recognized local student’s excellency, showcasing their career and technical education skills obtained through the Excelsior Springs Area Career Center.

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Preliminary hearing waived, on assault, weapons charges

10 months ago By Miranda Jamison

A 45-year-old Excelsior Springs resident, who is facing two felony charges, has waived a preliminary hearing. Ronald Dean Lana is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.

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Multiple agencies respond to pursuit

10 months ago By Miranda Jamison

A 31-year-old Braymer woman is facing several charges from multiple agencies following a recent vehicle pursuit. After a vehicle was reported stolen from Casey’s gas station in Polo, Ray County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Deputy Robbie Cox located and initiated the pursuit of the vehicle on Palmer Drive.

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Parks, Recreation Month starts with a Splash!

10 months ago By News Staff

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Final approval on new school granted

10 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Demolition has begun at Lewis Elementary School following unanimous approval of the site plan by Excelsior Springs City Council. The site and plat plan for the new school was presented by Excelsior Springs City Planner Shantele Frie, who explained the new development will comply with the city codes and design standards.

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Calendar packed for Parks/Recreation Month

10 months ago By Dustin Danner

The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Department has a slate of activities planned to help observe July as National Parks and Recreation Month. Recurring activities include toddler swimming for ages 2-5 8-11 a.m.

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ES Community Center kicks off Parks and Rec Month

10 months ago By News Staff

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Farabee creates joy for city

10 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

One local man’s goal to make people smile is happening one drawing at a time as he creates artwork along the sidewalks of downtown Excelsior Springs. Robbie Farabee was raised in the neighboring community of Wood Heights.

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MSNP raises awareness for suicide prevention

10 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The 2020 Missouri Suicide Prevention Network’s (MSNP) data indicates Missouri suicide rates were the eleventh leading cause of death for all ages and the third leading cause of death among 10–24-year-olds.

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Lithia Landing project undergoes minor setback

10 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Downtown Partnership (DEP) is working on securing a grant for the Litha Landing deck project after a setback brought up by the city attorney concerning utilization of funds. “The city attorney is trying to ensure that the city is utilizing funds properly,” said DEP’s Executive Director, Lyndsey Baxter, who noted the attorney fears DEP would be considered a general contractor if the city issues a grant.

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