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Lawn & Garden Plant in Excelsior Springs Confirms Complete Closure, Nearly 100 Jobs Lost

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By Stephanie Vincent / November 6, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Lawn & Garden LLC will close its Excelsior Springs plant in January, laying off 93 employees as part of a full shutdown confirmed by company officials. Officials from the city of Excelsior Springs have responded.

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Former Ray County Sheriff Faces 70 Years in Prison if Convicted on Federal Charges

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By S Jason Cole / November 6, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

A federal grand jury has charged former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers with violating the civil rights of multiple individuals and filing a false report to obstruct an investigation. He faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted.

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Excelsior Springs and Mosby Voters Pass Overlapping Annexation Measures

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By S Jason Cole / November 4, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Both Excelsior Springs and Mosby passed annexation measures Tuesday, but overlapping boundaries mean the future of the Rhodus farm and surrounding land remains uncertain.

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Civic Leadership Award Honors Kristen DeHart’s Commitment to Excelsior Springs

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By Courtney Cole / November 4, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Photo courtesy of the Missouri Municipal League. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart has been recognized with the Civic Leadership Award from the Missouri Municipal League’s West Gate Region, honoring her exceptional leadership and deep commitment to the Excelsior Springs community. DeHart received the award on October 23, 2025, during a ceremony

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Lawn & Garden Plant in Excelsior Springs Confirms Complete Closure, Nearly 100 Jobs Lost

Former Ray County Sheriff Faces 70 Years in Prison if Convicted on Federal Charges

Excelsior Springs and Mosby Voters Pass Overlapping Annexation Measures

Civic Leadership Award Honors Kristen DeHart’s Commitment to Excelsior Springs

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