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The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 4, 2023 Jack L.

The Excelsior Springs Clay and Ray Veterans Association is home to five distinct groups – The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the VFW Auxiliary, all serving veterans, their families, the community and students in Excelsior Springs.

A free outreach benefit concert is being planned for Aug. 19 from 3-8:30 p.m.

National Farmers Market Week is just around the corner and the Excelsior Springs Farmers Market will participate in this year’s nationally recognized event. Coordinated by the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition, the first annual celebration will take place Wednesday, Aug.

The Excelsior Springs Community Center hosted Messy Mania for children and their families to play with sensory items such as paint, slime, shaving cream and bubbles. Children had a chance to splash around in sprinkles and get wet after making a mess in the parking lot..

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to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. The U.S.

Currently facing nine felony charges, Timothy M. Haslett Jr. may have his bond increased after the body found in Saline County was identified as being that of a potential witness in the case against him, according to the Clay County Prosecutors Office (CCPO).

A discussion was held recently between Excelsior Springs citizens and representatives of Eden Village , a nonprofit organization aiming to end homelessness within the community. Various factors relating to the local homeless population and how Eden Village can meet that need were explained by the group’s panel, which included Nate Schlueter, chief visionary officer; Alfredo Palacol, founding executive director; Kelly Anderson, board president and Jenifer Chapel, caseworker.

Home values fluctuate yearly and many area counties have seen an influx of personal property tax increases across the region. Clay County is similar, with property assessments rising upwards of 30% in some areas.