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Jury trial scheduled for ES man
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A jury trial has been scheduled for an Excelsior Springs man facing five felonies of assault and one misdemeanor. Joshua B.
Schutte awarded for dedication to students
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For the past four years, a compassionate and dedicated nurse from the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has tirelessly worked to ensure the well-being and health of the students. For her unwavering commitment, Cornerstone Elementary Nurse Cassandra Schutte was recently honored with the Classified Employee of the Month award.
O’Dell takes 17th at cross country invitational
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The hilly terrain of the back nine at Excelsior Springs Golf Course couldn’t stop Silas O’Dell when he ran there recently during the annual Excelsior Springs Cross Country Invitational. The senior negotiated the hills well enough to place 17th among 70 varsity boys runners at the Oct.
Lawson man pleads not guilty, trafficking drugs
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A Lawson man pled not guilty to a single felony charge stemming from an alleged incident in 2021. Jason A.
Partnership formed to provide care to student-athletes
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The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has formed a strategic partnership with Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) to establish a comprehensive safety protocol designed to protect the physical well-being of student-athletes participating in high school football games.
Battle of the Books helps foster love for reading
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The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has introduced a new reading competition aimed at elementary school students. This initiative is designed to foster a love for reading and improve literacy skills among young learners.
Constitutional amendments detailed
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Three constitutional amendments will be presented to voters in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5 in Missouri, addressing gambling boat licensing, salaries and benefits for current and former law enforcement personnel and restriction of voting rights.