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MIRANDA JAMISON Excelsior Springs earned 69.5% on its 2025 Annual Performance Report, keeping the district in the monitoring phase of state accreditation and prompting a lengthy and often tense discussion among board members and administrators about student growth and accountability. Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Dr.

The life-changing impact of one-on-one mentorship took center stage as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City shared stories of connection, growth and potential now taking shape in Excelsior Springs.

After 41 days of gridlock, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., released information following the Senate vote to reopen the federal government and pass three appropriations bills for the rest of fiscal year 2026: Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Legislative Branch.

As November begins, Excelsior Springs residents are being encouraged to keep the connections formed during summer block parties alive by gathering again – this time around the dinner table. Neighborhood Specialist Laura Mize is inviting the community to take part in the “Friendsgiving with Neighbors” initiative, which promotes gratitude, fellowship and friendship while helping combat loneliness and isolation.

As colder weather approaches, Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) officials are reminding families how decisions will be made when snow, ice or extreme temperatures affect the school day. District leaders emphasized safety will remain the top priority while they work to maintain consistent learning for students.

Bond has been reset after a series of repeated violations in a child abuse case against an Excelsior Springs man. Noah Z.

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LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teacher Delaney McPheeters (right) races to wrap Suzanne Warren in toilet paper during the Fall Fest party..