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Backlash Over Social Media Comments Prompts School Board VP to Step Down

Troy Snelling, Vice President of the Excelsior Springs School Board, announced his resignation Friday evening after Facebook comments comparing Trump supporters to Nazis and criticizing immigration policies ignited a wave of public backlash and death threats.

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Excelsior Springs Police Capture Suspect in W. Broadway Assault Case

Photo courtesy Excelsior Springs Police Department. Excelsior Springs, Mo. (January 15, 2025) — A man accused of entering a residence uninvited and assaulting an occupant earlier this month has been taken into custody, according to Excelsior Springs Police Department Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy. The incident occurred on Jan. 7 at a home located at 321 W.

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School Board Recap: Academic Challenges, New Scoreboards, and Potential Conference Realignment

At its January meeting, the Excelsior Springs Board of Education highlighted student performance data, approved new scoreboards funded by a local sponsor, and discussed transitioning to the Midland Empire Conference.

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