Amnesty month offered
The Excelsior Springs Municipal Division will be offering an amnesty month during the entire month of January 2023 on active Excelsior Springs Municipal warrants.
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MO Amendment 3’s impact on youth
Since Missouri Amendment 3 was legalized in November, many are concerned about youth in rural areas and their developing young brains. The National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Ray County Coalition have chosen to educate parents about the impact of Amendment 3.
Adult use timeline for cannabis regulation
The Division of Cannabis Regulation of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) created an adult use timeline, giving residents a vision of dates and what will come from Amendment 3 in regard to micro businesses and their application process.
Tips to combat seasonal affective disorder
The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue that presents itself most often when the mercury drops.
New senior housing approved for Excelsior Springs
The Flats at Coach Crossing project was approved by the Mo. Housing Development Corporation.
Additional Career Center grant approved
The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center received $400,000 in a 75/25 matching grant, which was approved during the December Board of Education meeting. Ben Rubey, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center director, explained how the grant would be used to fund two new programs at the center.
New activity director named by school board
Eric Marshall has been named the new athletics and activities director for the Excelsior Springs School District starting July 1, 2023. He is replacing Joe Greim, who resigned in December.
EXCELSIOR POLICE
The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 At 9:53 a.m., Austin Berg, III, 58, was arrested for outside warrant service.
Children, parents offered an affordable way to shop gifts
Meet the Need volunteers have worked hard to allow parents and children to shop for each other during the holidays. “The volunteers will put things to the side all year long that they think will be good for little kids to pick (as gifts) for their parents or guardians.
New parts on tap for water, wastewater plants
Following the approval of a sewer rate decrease, the city council approved replacement parts for the wastewater treatment and water plants, of more than $58,000 and $29,000, respectively.