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From quilting bees and card parties to cornerstone ceremonies and English stone donations, the story of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is one of local devotion and transatlantic ties. Nearly a century later, the church remains a center of worship and tradition, echoing the prayers and perseverance of those who first imagined it.
The answered questions, showed off their talents, and won the crowd over as dozens gathered to see who would bring home the crown in the eighth reinstatement of Little Mr & Miss Waterfest.
With 43 staff resignations this year and a projected $2.4 million budget shortfall, the Excelsior Springs School Board weighed critical staffing and funding issues during its June 24 meeting, while also recognizing outgoing superintendent Dr. Jaret Tomlinson.
In response to recent reporting on the proposed closure of the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center, reader Robert Middaugh submitted a letter to the editor challenging the accuracy, balance, and focus of our coverage. In this week’s edition, we publish his full letter, along with an editorial response that acknowledges his concerns, offers additional context, and encourages a broader discussion about the future of Job Corps in Excelsior Springs.