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Body LIBERTY – Bubbles, music and rain filled the air around the Clay County Courthouse June 4 during the county’s 200th birthday celebration.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS –Sophia Stephenson, 16, Excelsior Springs, has finished her pet pantry to complete a Girl Scout Gold Award. The pet pantry is at Century Bark and contains free pet supplies for community members.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – There is an increasing need for information to help caregivers of dementia patients in our community, educator Sharon Senger stated. To help fulfill this need, a free support group will be offered for caregivers for eight to nine weeks.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – State Rep. Doug Richey issued a few calls to action to those gathered Monday on the Clay and Ray Veterans Association grounds to observe Memorial Day.

Body PART I OF II EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kristen DeHart made a promise to city leaders when she presented the hospital’s annual report for 2021 with a slideshow during the May 16 City Council meeting at the Hall of Waters.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Jake Smith received a rare honor upon graduating May 13 from Excelsior Springs High School. Second grade was when Smith learned he had held perfect attendance since kindergarten.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The outdoor pool at the Excelsior Springs Community Center will have a dome to allow swimming during inclement weather.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New golf carts are expected at the golf course in roughly five to nine months.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Board has two new members. On May 16 at the Hall of Waters, the City Council approved Mayor Sharon Powell’s appointments of Sherri Branson-Hurt and retired Excelsior Springs High School coach Terri Irons to the board.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson has signed the bill revising the boundaries of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, ending the most contentious legislative battle of the year.