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ARayville man will be required to post an additional bond after a judge modified his release conditions in a Lawson stalking case. James Sherman, 47, is facing one felony charge of first-degree stalking.

The future of the Excelsior Springs Golf Course’s management agreement remains unsettled after the Excelsior Spring City Council tabled a proposed extension to refine provisions related to incentive payments. The group agreed to revisit the issue later, allowing time for language changes in the agreement.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives’ “Not Forgotten” exhibit. Part Two explores the broader historical context and connection to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, while Part One covered the exhibit’s local service stories and displays.

A local resident asked city leaders to take a closer look at contractor licensing and inspection enforcement after describing safety concerns involving a deck project at her home. The experience led her to question whether permit requirements and business licensing rules are being enforced when work is performed inside city limits.

Excelsior Springs police will continue targeted enforcement against hazardous driving and impaired motorists under two Missouri Department of Transportation traffic safety grants for fiscal year 2027.

Excelsior Springs Hospital will mark National Nutrition Month in March with two educational sessions focused on brain health and protein intake, highlighting nutrition’s role in supporting memory, strength and independence as people age.

A sweeping update to Excelsior Springs’ animal control fees, household pet limits and licensing requirements was tabled after council members raised concerns about removing the long-standing tag requirement.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives’ “Not Forgotten” exhibit. Part One explores the exhibit’s local stories and displays, while Part Two covers the broader historical context and upcoming Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

For more than two decades, community members across the Northland have gathered each year with one shared goal: building safer, healthier environments where youth can thrive. That effort returns March 3 as the Northland Prevention Conference brings together educators, parents, law enforcement, healthcare professionals and local advocates for a day focused on prevention, collaboration and practical solutions.

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