| NUMBERS TO KNOW |
| General Information |
| Area Code |
816 |
| Time and Temperature |
844-1212 |
| Time Zone |
Central |
| AUTOMOBILES |
| Driver's License |
| Driver Testing Facility |
| Hall of Waters Building |
| 201 E. Broadway |
630-0750 |
| New Missouri residents must get a license within 30 days of establishing residency.
The minimum age requirement is 16. Driving, written and vision tests are required to obtain a first-time license.
If you have a valid out-of-state license, only a written and vision test is required. The cost of a license depends on the year of birth.
Those born in an even numbered year receive a license for six years at a cost of $19.00. Birthdays that fall on odd numbered years receive their licenses at a fee of $10. |
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| Insurance |
| Missouri residents are required to carry a minimum liability insurance policy covering $25,000 for a
single bodily injury; $50,000 for bodily injury to two or more individuals; and $10,000 for property damage. Also required is uninsured motorist insurance, $25,000 for a single bodily injury and $50,000 per accident. |
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| Vehicle Inspection and Tags |
| County Clerk's Office |
816-792-7635 |
Your vehicle must be registered within 30 days of becoming a Missouri resident. Your registration fee will be based on your vehicleÕs taxable horsepower.
Fee offices charge an additional $2.50 handling charge. To register your vehicle you must surrender your out-of-state title. A Missouri title will be issued and mailed to you or your financial institution.
Inspection: $15.00 for two years
Most service centers, filling stations, auto repair businesses or dealerships do inspections as designated by a yellow vehicle inspection sign in front of business. |
| BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS |
| Better Business Bureau |
421-7800 |
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| Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Liberty |
781-5200 |
| Excelsior Springs |
630-6161 |
| Richmond |
776-6916 |
| Norhtland Area |
468-6722 |
| Greater Kansas City |
221-2424 |
| Kearney |
628-4229 |
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| Churches |
| The Excelsior Springs area offers numerous places of worship, representing many different denominations and faiths.
For more information on a specific denomination and church location, please call the Ministerial Alliance, 637-2759. |
| GOVERNMENT |
| City |
| In December, 1921, voters in the City of Excelsior Springs adopted the City Manager form of government,
becoming the first city in the State of Missouri to formally adopt this style of governing. The City Council is made up of five members, elected at large, for terms of three years.
The mayor is elected for a one year term from the five-body council. Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month in the council chambers of city hall, Hall of Waters building, 201 East Broadway, and are convened at 6 p.m. |
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| Mayor Jim Nelson |
630-0750 |
| City Manager |
630-0752 |
| Finance Department |
630-0763 |
| Codes Administration |
630-0756 |
| Parks & Recreation |
630-1040 |
| Public Works |
630-0755 |
| City Hall |
630-0750 |
| Housing Authority |
630-7361 |
| Senior Citizens Center |
630-5955 |
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| County |
| The City of Excelsior Springs is located in the County of Clay and a small area of western Ray County. Clay CountyÕs governing body is a three-member Board of Commissioners elected by district.
County residents also elect an assessor, auditor, circuit court judges, circuit clerk, county clerk, collector of revenue, public administrator, recorder of deeds, sheriff, treasurer, and prosecuting attorney.
County offices are located in the Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square, in Liberty. |
| County Office |
792-7733 |
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| State |
| Governor, Bob Holden (D) |
573-751-3222 |
| State Rep., Gary Kelly (R) |
573-751-9757 |
| State Sen. Ed Quick (D) |
573-751-4524 |
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| Federal |
| Senators: |
| Christopher S. Bond (R) |
202-224-5721 |
| (Local) |
816-471-7141 |
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| James Talent (R) |
202-224-6154 |
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| Representative |
| Sam Graves (R) |
202-225-7041 |
| (Local) |
816-792-3976 |
| LIBRARIES |
| Mid Continent |
| 1460 Kearney Road |
630-6721 |
| ADDITIONAL HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS |
| Birth Certificate |
816-415-9190 |
Handicap Parking Permits
License Bureau |
816-630-6612 |
| Internal Revenue Service |
1-800-829-3676 |
Marriage Licenses
County ClerkÕs Office |
816-792-7635 |
| Clay Co. Health Department |
816-781-1600 |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Veterans Administration |
1-800-827-1000 |
|
MEDIA
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| Newspapers |
| The Excelsior Springs Standard |
| (twice weekly) |
637-6155 |
| Town & Country Leader |
| (shopper, weekly) |
637-3147 |
| Kansas City Star |
| (daily) |
234-4300 |
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| Radio |
| AM Stations |
| KCXL |
1140 |
News, sports, talk |
| KEXS |
1090 |
Southern Gospel |
| KGGN |
890 |
Religious/talk |
| KMBZ |
980 |
News, sports talk |
| KUPN |
1480 |
Spanish |
| WDAF |
610 |
Modern country |
| KCMO |
710 |
Talk Radio |
| WHB |
810 |
Sports, radio, talk |
| FM Stations |
| KCFX |
101.1 |
Classic Rock |
| KCMO |
94.9 |
Oldies |
| KFKF |
94.1 |
Country |
| KMJK |
107.3 |
Rhythm & Soul |
| KPRS |
103.3 |
Contemporary |
| KUDL |
98.1 |
Contemporary |
| KYYS |
99.7 |
Classic rock |
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| Television(Cable) |
| MediaCom |
637-4500 |
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| Television |
| KCPT |
Channel 19 |
816-756-3580 |
| KCTV |
Channel 5 |
913-677-5555 |
| KPXE |
Channel 50 |
816-924-5050 |
| KMBC |
Channel 9 |
816-221-9999 |
| KHSB |
Channel 41 |
816-932-4141 |
| KCMO |
Channel 61 |
913-621-6262 |
| WDAF |
Channel 4 |
816-753-4567 |
| PETS |
| Animal Shelter |
630-0816 |
| Pet Licenses |
630-0750 |
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| All dogs, cats and miniature pigs must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies. Fees for unaltered animals
are $20. Altered adult male and female are $10. Delinquent fee charged after February 28. Dogs, cats and pigs must be kept behind a fence or leashed when they are away from their homes. |
| POST OFFICE |
| 515 St. Louis Avenue |
630-3251 |
| PUBLIC SAFETY |
| Emergency |
911 |
| Fire Dept. non-emergency |
630-3000 |
| Ambulance Ðemergency |
630-2121 |
| Police Ð non-emergency |
630-2000 |
| Excelsior Springs Hospital |
630-6081 |
| Clay Co. Sheriff |
792-7614 |
| Drug Hotline |
630-3784 |
| Missouri Highway Patrol |
| Road Conditions |
573-526-8828 |
| Or |
1-800-222-6400 |
| Abuse & Rape Crisis Service |
| Hot Line |
573-634-4911 |
| Or |
573-634-8346 |
| Or |
1-800-303-0013 |
| Poison Control (MO Regional) |
1-800-366-8888 |
| SCHOOL SYSTEM |
| Excelsior Springs School District |
| 100 North Thompson |
630-9200 |
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| The 2002-03 school term begins August 21, 2001. Kindergarten students who did not pre-enroll and students new to the district should report to the school they will attend.
Students must provide a copy of their social security number, verification of residency, birth certificate, and evidence of immunization. Transportation will be provided to students residing one mile or more from the school assignment.
Any questions may be directed to the office of the school district. |
| THEATRES (LOCAL) |
| Paradise Playhouse |
| (Dinner Theatre) |
101 Spring Street |
630-3333 |
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| Ex. Spgs. Community Theater |
108 Dunbar |
637-3728 |
| PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION |
| The Transportation Department for the City of Excelsior Springs operates an ÒOmni BusÓ. This bus provides a commuter-subscription service from your home to any location in town.
A charter service is also available. Call 630-0754 for information. |
| UTILITIES |
| Water & Sewer |
| The City of Excelsior Springs has an excellent water system, which is owned and operated by the city.
The city contracts with a private hauler to provide refuse service. The fee for this service appears on your monthly water bill. Arrangements for water service may be made by calling 630-0763. |
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| Electricity |
| AmerenUE |
1-800-552-7583 |
| MO Public Service/Energy One |
1-800-303-0752 |
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| Gas |
| Missouri Gas Energy |
1-800-582-1234 |
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| Telephone |
| Southwestern Bell |
1-800-464-7928 |
| VOTER REGISTRATION |
| Clay County Election Board |
| 100 West Mississippi |
| Liberty, MO |
816-415-VOTE |
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| Voter registration is available to U.S. citizens aged 18 and older. Persons must register four weeks in advance of an election to be able to vote at that election.
Voter registration may be done at Mid-Continent Library, Excelsior Springs High School, Motor Vehicle License Bureau and Clay County Election Board. |
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