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High school honors academic achievement

Body Excelsior Springs High School students wrapped up the school year with strong academic performances as dozens earned recognition for their classroom achievement during the second semester. Principal Dr.

Strategic Council explores ideas for newspaper growth

Body Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part story about The Excelsior Springs Standard Strategic Council. Part One covered the council’s creation and discussion of local journalism, while Part Two explores the group’s proposed focus areas and future goals.

EXCELSIOR POLICE

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, April 29 At 10:31 a.m., David Shafer Jr., 30, was arrested for disobeying lawful order.

Voters to decide fate of tourism tax proposal

Body Overnight visitors staying in Excelsior Springs hotels, short-term rentals and other lodging accommodations could soon help fund tourism and destination development efforts under a proposal recently approved by the Excelsior Springs City Council and is now headed to voters in...

Former lawmaker voices opposition

Body While several business leaders and residents voiced support for Excelsior Springs’ proposed transient guest tax during a recent public hearing, former Missouri State Representative and current pastor Doug Richey was the lone voice arguing against the measure.
Doug Richey

Tourism advocates voice support

Body Business owners, community leaders and residents voiced support for Excelsior Springs’ proposed transient guest tax during a recent public hearing, arguing the measure could help strengthen tourism, support small businessesand continue downtown investment throughout the community.
Brian Rice
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