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Excelsior Springs native Cameron Huett has been awarded the John and Mary Pritchard Humanitarian Service Award from William Jewell College. The award, which is named after the founders of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, recognizes outstanding service to a humanitarian organization. As part of the award, Cameron was granted $5,000 to donate to the…
Lake Maurer, once a popular amusement park, has a rich history that spans more than a century. The park officially opened on Aug. 30, 1923, but its popularity as an amusement spot for boating, fishing, and skating dates back even earlier to native tribes and early settlers who frequented the area. Over the years, Lake…
Mid-Continent Public Library has announced the return of its biannual Food for Fines program, allowing customers to donate nonperishable food items to pay off overdue fines or replacement card charges. The initiative will run from Monday, May 1, through Sunday, May 7, giving library customers the opportunity to make amends for overdue books and help…
Tom Modin BSN RN, the Neuroscience Outreach Coordinator with Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, spoke at the Excelsior Springs Rotary Club on Thursday, April 20, 2023, about the importance of stroke awareness and safety. With May being Stroke Awareness Month, Modin emphasized the significance of recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and calling 911…