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School board approves summer learning plans

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR – The school district has set summer instruction plans. Summer school Director Anneliese Tadlock and Aerin O’Dell, assistant superintendent for academic services, presented the learning plans in a memo and in a presentation to district leaders.

Bill aims to aid home-based businesses

5 years ago By News Staff

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Rep. Derek Grier has filed legislation to support home-based businesses in Missouri.

District aims $582,000 grant at behavior-oriented learning

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Assistant Superintendent Heather Gross is using a $582,000 grant the district received to address learning issues.

Four candidates vie for two council seats

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body Editor's note: In its March 26 issue, this newspaper published the responses of three of the four Excelsior Springs City Council candidates to a questionnaire soliciting their views on select municipal government issues and requesting them to discuss their qualifications.

Two incumbents and two challengers are vying for City Council seats April 6.

Community Bank announces changes in leadership

5 years ago By News Staff

Body RICHMOND – Community Bank of Missouri announced Stephanie Landwehr has been named the bank’s president and chief operating officer. Landwehr began her banking career in Richmond in 1978 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in accounting.

Branson performer cheats audience, lies about assisting foster children

5 years ago By News Staff

Body SPRINGFIELD – A performer at a Branson theater has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $85,000 from hundreds of audience members who donated to his non-existent charity for foster children.

Jefferson City lawmaker hopes to attract Hollywood filmmakers back to Missouri

5 years ago By Jonathan Jain

Body JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

McGovern gives update on cemetery regs, city COVID data

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New regulations for the two city cemeteries, Crown Hill and Hillcrest, are in effect, City Manager Molly McGovern told city leaders during a March 12 work session.

City hospital issues 536 vaccinations in two days

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The hospital “had a fabulous week,” CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders during a City Council work session March 12.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Hospital reports no issues while giving 536 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in two days.

Valley Manor Nursing Home reopens

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Following a precautionary setback, Valley Manor Nursing Home reopened to the public Monday, Administrator Doreen Hasenbeck said.

FOR THE FIRST time in a year, family members are able to get together in person with Mary Melvin at Valley Manor Nursing Home. From left are Evelyn Trickel, who is Melvin’s sister; Annette Tracy, Melvin’s daughter; and Melvin.

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