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District finalizes capital projects, avoids $377K penalty

Body With just days remaining to spend the last of its Lewis Elementary lease-purchase funds, Excelsior Springs School District officials finalized a creative list of capital projects to avoid a $377,000 arbitrage penalty – a financial hit that would have provided nothing in return.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS AREA CAREER Center students are highlighted for earning top placements at the SkillsUSA Missouri competition. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Annexation plan ignites community resistance

Body Cracked walls, clouds of dust and deep vibrations have jolted rural homeowners south of Excelsior Springs into action, as Idecker’s plans to expand its decades-long mining operation threaten to creep even closer to their properties.

Ameren urges balloon safety to prevent power outages

Body Spring is a popular time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate special occasions such as graduations and other milestones. To help keep celebrations safe, Ameren is urging customers to be cautious when using Mylar balloons.

Preventing youth overdose, one kit at a time

Body MIRANDA JAMISON When it comes to preventing youth drug misuse and accidental poisonings, small steps at home can make a big difference. That’s the message behind a new initiative distributing thousands of Medication Safety Toolkits for Families across the Northland.

Grateful gesture for those who serve

Body RESIDENTS OF VALLEY MANOR deliver handmade cards to the Excelsior Springs Fire Department as a thank-you to the local heroes who serve the community. Pictured above are Melva Blackwell (from left), 95; Jason Ortbals; Joseph Cherco; and Jackie Deitman, 86. 
Grateful gesture for those who serve
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