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NTRC Horses heal, promote growth

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Equine therapy utilizes a connection between people and horses to increase physical and emotional healing. The Northland Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), located in Holt, MO, is a non-profit organization helping children ages 4 and over with special needs.
STUDENTS LISTEN to their instructor after a morning of riding lessons. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

ES Planning and Zoning, Council deny short-term rental request

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A public hearing was held by the Ex celsior Springs Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the authorization of two local homes being rented as Air BnBs. Bridge Wealth Fund One LLC, the owner of both properties, requested that short-term rentals be allowed at 2011 Brookside Circle and 2081 Rockridge Parkway to be utilized as Air BnBs.

Deputies respond to call of shots fired

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report from an unidentified caller claiming he shot multiple people who had broken into his home. With the help of Clay County Dispatch, deputies were able to answer the call, which came in at 7:30 p.m.
CLAY COUNTY Sheriff’s Office respond to a report of shots fired in Missouri City. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. THURSDAY, MAY 4 AAt 10:08 a.m., Mary Bracken, 42, was arrested for shoplifting.

Local college students recognized

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College students from Excelsior Springs have been recognized by making a ranking achievement from various colleges. Dean’s List State Technical College of Missouri — Dalton Goodwine, Wyatt Jarvis, Daiton Love and Joshua Scott.

Michael Dickey speaks about various Indian cultures

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Recently, Michael Dickey spoke to locals about various American Indians who resided in and around Missouri during the time of the Louisiana Purchase. He described individual tribes and the roles they played in Missouri history while showcasing slides that embodied American Indian culture.
OSAGE AMERICAN Indians went by the name Wah-Zha-Zhi meaning “lost” before the name was interpreted as Ouzhage (later spelled Osage), according to Michael Dickey.

Local hospital seeing business growth

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The Excelsior Springs Hospital Board recently gathered to discuss the continuous growth of the facility, as well as other business matters. The hospital has seen exponential growth with an increase in 2,500 patients between 2020-2022 in the Emergency Room Department (ER) and has experienced an influx in pediatric patients for rehab services and psychiatric care.
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