Weekly News Headlines - Week of December 5, 2021

The following is a collection of news stories pertaining to Excelsior Springs for the week of December 5, 2021.

Sen. Andrew Koenig to Pre-file Legislation Fixing Funding Inequity for Public Charter Schools – Missouri Senate
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, announced plans to pre-file legislation on Wednesday, Dec. 1, to fix inequities in the way Missouri funds public …

Check out these Kansas City holiday light shows for 2021 – The Kansas City Star
Take a trip through Lover’s Lane at Excelsior Springs’ Lane of Lights. A different non-profit organization hosts the lane every day.

Ahead of session, lawmakers scrutinize Missouri social studies standards, school boards – Missouri Independent
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, and Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, during a Joint Committee on Education hearing on critical race theory on …

Federal judge tosses mask lawsuit by Northland parents association – KMBC
The group in August filed the lawsuit against the Excelsior Springs, Liberty, Park Hill, Platte County, Kearney, North Kansas City, and Smithville …

Missouri lawmakers question history curriculum, role of school boards – Springfield News-Leader
Doug Richey, an Excelsior Springs Republican who chairs the committee, said the hearing was held “in response to current tensions within …

The Drill: West’s Ashworth pushes on in a tough sport – The Globe – Dglobe
But Damon Ashworth, who grew up in Excelsior Springs, Mo., and is now a freshman at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, is still going …

The Romantic Missouri Getaway That’s Perfect for a Chilly Weekend – Only in Your State
… begins as you make your way up the long and winding drive that leads to the Inn at Crescent Lake Bed and Breakfast in Excelsior Springs.

Missouri Republican legislators file bill for charter schools to receive equal funding – The Center Square
A bill filed Wednesday by Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, will equalize funding …

Smithville vs Excelsior Springs – mycouriertribune.com
With Smithville leading 9-0, Excelsior Springs were moving the ball very well until they hit a wall on fourth down.