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Excitement Builds at Groundbreaking for Outdoor Aquatic Center

Community leaders and excited citizens gathered Thursday afternoon, July 28, at the Community Center for the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Excelsior Springs Community center, AKA the outdoor aquatic center. The outdoor aquatic center, which has been “in the works” for nearly 35 years, is finally becoming a reality with Mayor Sharon Powell […]

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Shroom with a View: Lewis Elementary Art Teacher Goes Large with Latest Project

When borer beetles killed the beautiful red maple tree in front of Katrina Calhoon’s home in Gallatin, MO she turned the tragedy into an opportunity for creativity. Calhoon, who teaches art at Lewis Elementary, spent the past year transforming the towering stump into a giant 12-foot-tall morel mushroom. Although she preferred the shade and splendor

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Mayor Powell Delivers State of the City in Video Address

Mayor Sharon Powell took time to record her State of City Address which she had shared at the Clay County Economic Development Council’s annual State of the Cities luncheon held on Thursday, July 14, at Harrah’s casino. A transcript of Mayor Powell’s address: Growing our Economy: We are proud to say that one of our

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History Made at Excelsior Springs Police Promotion Ceremony

On Wednesday, July 27, The Excelsior Springs Police Department held a promotion ceremony for four of their officers to the rank of sergeant. The officers promoted included Cassie Cramer, Kyle Craven, Samantha Nash-St. John, and Scott Sickles. It was a proud moment for all of the officers being honored but for Cramer and Nash-St. John,

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