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On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, The Mid-Continent Library’s Board of Trustees voted 8-3 to decrease the library’s property tax levy by 2.28 cents to 32.4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. They then voted 7-4 to reduce the library’s operating budget by $1.31 million for the current fiscal year to account for the revenue loss…
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The inaugural Excelsior Springs Irish Festival welcomed attendees with clear skies and a vibrant atmosphere on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
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A pursuit that topped 110 mph turned violent when shots were fired at a Highway Patrol trooper. Now three adults, including a young woman from Excelsior Springs, are facing major felonies.
Proposed Grocery Sales Tax Repeal Could Devastate Excelsior Springs Services
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Paradise Lost? Council Quietly Rejects Eden Village Rezoning Proposal
A proposal to rezone property at 1112 Tracy Avenue that would have potentially allowed the construction of a new community living facility for individuals experiencing homelessness in Excelsior Springs was quietly rejected by the City Council on Monday, May 20, 2024.
News Briefs: ESCC Summer Bash, Good Sam Resource Fair, Farmers Market, SAFE kits
ES SAFE members pose for a group photo after compiling 200 Medication-Safe Home toolkits. Photo S. Jason Cole As summer kicks off in Excelsior Springs, community organizations are stepping up to support, celebrate, and connect residents in meaningful ways. From the Community Center’s fun-filled Summer Bash and the launch of the Farmers Market’s expanded hours,…
