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When her husband turns on the TV to hear news about the upcoming presidential election, that’s often a signal to leave the room. It can get to be too much. While about half of Americans say they are following political news “extremely” or “Very” closely, about 6 in 10 say they need to limit how much information they consume to avoid feeling overloaded or fatigued, according to a new survey from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research & USAFacts. Percent of US adults who have felt the need to limit their media consumption on the following topics due to information overload, fatigue, or similar reasons: The government & politics 59% Yes, 39% No…. Overseas Conflicts 50% Yes, 48% No…. Crime 50% Yes, 48% No…. The economy & Jobs 42% Yes, 56% No.

Monday, noon - Hospital Board of Trustees; 6pm - City Council Meeting

Wednesday, noon - Chamber Luncheon; Farmer's Market

Thursday, 11am - ES Redevelopment Corporation

Saturday, 8-12 - Household Hazardous Waste pickup; 10-12 Touch-a-Truck; 6-8pm - National Night Out

City Council have two proclamations to present - Missouri Good Neighbor Week & National Diaper Need Awareness; will consider minor home repair agreement with Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. & Rebuilding Together KC; consider the budget for FY 2025, consider Board appointment of Brian Yarborough to Hospital Board of Trustees & receive August Revenue Report & Financials for review.

Farmer's Markets - (morning @ Community Center 9-11:30am & afternoon @ Hitch Lot 4-7pm)

ES Redevelopment Corporation will consider Chapter 353 Tax Abatement application for project @ 115 W. Excelsior Street. Improvements will include a new roof, exterior paint, & an interior remodel to accommodate an artist or maker space. Estimated cost is $56,000, qualifies for 10 year 100% abatement.

Touch-a-Truck from 10am - 12 noon @ ESHS Pac Parking lot, Free, Food Trucks, a hands-on experience with trucks, a Zoo-Mobile, company cars, the Fire Department, Police, and more!

HHHW Mobile Collection Schedule from 8am - noon for Excelsior Springs, Lawson & Richmond @ the ES Public Works; member communities may attend any of the collection events/ proof of residency is required. . Accepted items include: automotive products, antifreeze, batteries, CFL light bulbs, fertilizers, flammables, fuels, hazardous cleaners, liquids, household cleaners, lawn & garden products, paint, pesticides, photographic chemicals, pool chemicals, solvents, thinners, used oil.

National Night Out - block party hosted by ESPD, located in downtown, there will be games, food, & fun for everyone at this family friendly event.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Chris Enslinger, Firefighter/Paramedic - 9 years; Dirk Jeffers, Construction Services & Stephanie Marcum, Nutritionist - 4 years; Ruth Armstrong, Wellness Cafe Supervisor - 3 years; Sierra Bush, Child Watch Attendant, Secilia Sanchez, Police Officer & McKenna Holdshoe, Firefighter/EMT - 2 years.

• Firefighters participate in the 911 Stair climb in KC
• Hazardous Waste cleanup at Wyman is underway
• work has started at the Hall of Waters to demo the old boiler to make room for the new boiler to be installed
• Grant is being developed for upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant. Improvements will include upgrade electrical, replace roof, re-painting tower, replace filters, lime slaker; estimated cost $2.4M; grant will provide 75% of cost. Application due in October.
• One of the outside hangars at the airport has collapsed & will be demolished. The hangar cannot be rebuilt in the same location as it was too close to the runway.

In addition to the history you'll discover downtown, there are many charming shops & boutiques in ES to peruse. From antiques & home decor to bath & beauty items, there's something for everyone. www.travelawaits.com