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Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Diggers Discount Store, 1218 N. Jesse James Road, Excelsior Springs, reopened Saturday.

Body KANSAS CITY – An Excelsior Springs native hopes to help bring the Kansas City metro area greater recognition in the hip-hop world.

Body LIBERTY – Northland Coalition prevention volunteers, including from Excelsior Springs and Ray County, have united with Tri-County Mental Health Services to host a virtual prevention conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Board of Education named Dr. Melissa Miller assistant superintendent of academic services.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Sixteen student members of the Northland prevention advocacy group Youth With Vision met virtually with state representatives and senators to encourage support for pending legislation focused on health and safety issues.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Last year proved unlike any other for the Downtown Excelsior Partnership, and the businesses and organizations served, due to COVID-19, Executive Director Lyndsey Baxter told city leaders Feb. 16 during her annual report.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The chamber recognized public service differently this year because of the pandemic, chamber Director Elaina Lamley stated.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – With friendly chatter and smiles, volunteers united at ES First, 1800 U.S. Highway 69.

Body RICHMOND – If the $15 minimum wage proposal returns to Congress, then a controversial aspect of the plan would face bipartisan opposition from Emanuel Cleaver II, Sam Graves and other federal lawmakers.