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Trial date set for felony assault, weapons charges

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A jury trial date has been set for an Excelsior Springs resident facing felony charges of first-degree assault or attempt and armed criminal action Ronald D. Lana Jr., 45, appeared with public defender Kevin Garrison before Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Shane T. Alexander on Sept. 28, for a hearing to set a trial date. Lana was not in the custody of Clay County Detention Center, as a bond of $50,000, 10% cash or surety, was posted April 12, by Bratten Bail Bonds.
Ronald Lana Jr.

Neighborhood appreciation workshop held in ES

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Excelsior Springs Neighborhood Specialist Laura Mize recently held a workshop to discuss strategies for individuals to appreciate and get involved in their neighborhoods through resources provided by the Hopeful Neighborhood Project.
Laura Mize

Student paintings decorate district office

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Artwork by Excelsior Springs high-school student Katelin Mansell now brightens once-empty hallways of the Excelsior Springs School District office. Sixteen-year-old Mansell, who has been creating artwork since she could hold a pencil in her hand, said she was excited about the task and began creating four canvas paintings for the district office immediately after being asked to tackle the project.
KATELIN MANSELL shows off her four paintings created for the Excelsior Springs School District Office. KATELIN MANSELL | Submitted

PSC sets deadline in Ameren Missouri IRP filing

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JEFFERSON CITY— Pursuant to Public Service Commission rule, Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri (Ameren Missouri) has filed its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The purpose of an IRP is to ensure investorowned utilities consider all options, including demand side efficiency and energy management measures, to provide safe, reliable and efficient electric service to the public at reasonable rates.

Thrive Excelsior releases community survey results

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Excelsior Springs Thrive released the results from their annual survey that asked residents essential questions about their quality of life in order to calculate their thoughts about the community. Thrive Excelsior Director Kim Halfhill explained that Thrive is a multi-sector coalition of community leaders working together to increase the quality and expectancy of life in Excelsior Springs.
THRIVE DIRECTOR, Kim Halfhill discusses the Excelsior Springs Thrives’ community survey results at the Senior Center’s daily lunch gathering. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Sunday, September 10 At 1:00 p.m., Amber Latta, 38, was arrested fo stealing – all other larceny.

New pumper truck inducted

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The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) recently conducted a wetting ceremony in order to commemorate and bless their new fire truck, Pumper Two. Fire Chief Joe Maddick described the ceremony as a tradition that began during the horse-drawn era after firemen would return to the station.
CITY OFFICIALS and first responders gather together drying off the new fire truck during wetting ceremony. See story on page 12. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff
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