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    FY27 budget approved as utility rate questions remain

    By Miranda Jamison
    Questions surrounding proposed water and sewer rate increases remain as Excelsior Springs prepares to begin its new fiscal year.City Council members recently…

    Clay County lowers general property tax levy

    By Miranda Jamison
    Clay County’s general property tax levy is set to decrease following disagreement over the financial impact of a lower rate.Commissioners recently set the 2026…
    MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff EXCELSIOR SPRINGS WEST HIGH School graduate Charles Whitham (right) presents copies of his books to librarian Jessica Evert (left) and Principal Dr. Laura Hartman after speaking with students about his journey to becoming a published author.

    Former student returns with message of possibility

    By Miranda Jamison
    A former Excelsior Springs student who once couldn’t wait to leave his hometown recently returned with a much different purpose — encouraging today’s students…
    SCARLETT MCKINNEY (left) greets parade-goers from aboard the youth cheerleading float. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

    Tiger pride on parade

    By News Staff

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