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Is Excelsior Springs About to Experience a Housing Boom?

Buckle up; Excelsior Springs is on the cusp of a potential housing boom. With an abundance of developable land, the city is poised for a ...
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Anxiety Attack? Here’s How Your Brain Reacts and What to Do About It

You’re walking along and, suddenly, you can feel your chest tighten and your shoulders flex.
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Exciting Volunteer Opportunities in Excelsior Springs

Have you ever sat at home wondering how you could be more involved with the city? Or maybe wondered where you can use your talents ...
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Earth Day Clean Up 2024

In celebration of Earth Day, the Parks and Recreation Department is spearheading a community-wide cleanup initiative to promote environmental sustainability.
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Excelsior Springs Police Department Launches YouTube Channel for Public Engagement

The Excelsior Springs Police Department announced the launch of their official YouTube channel earlier this month
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School Board Replay April 9, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S–RC9CsGg Watch a full replay of the April 9, 2024 Excelsior Springs Board of Education meeting on the Excelsior Citizen YouTube channel.  Follow all of ...
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Local 5K Raises Funds for Good Samaritan Center Despite Hiccups

The Good Samaritan Center's annual Tortoise and the Hare 5K Walk and Run brought out nearly 200 participants this year.
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Excelsior Springs Re-elects Troy Snelling, Welcomes Traci White to School Board

During a special session following their regularly scheduled board meeting on April 9, 2024, the Excelsior Springs School Board welcomed one newly elected member, Traci ...
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Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines – March 25-April 14, 2024
Here are some news headlines that you may have missed over the past two weeks, collected and collated from a variety of news sources, all ...
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Is Excelsior Springs About to Experience a Housing Boom?
Buckle up; Excelsior Springs is on the cusp of a potential housing boom. With an abundance of developable land, the city is poised for a ...
Read More →
Anxiety Attack? Here’s How Your Brain Reacts and What to Do About It
You’re walking along and, suddenly, you can feel your chest tighten and your shoulders flex.
Read More →
Exciting Volunteer Opportunities in Excelsior Springs
Have you ever sat at home wondering how you could be more involved with the city? Or maybe wondered where you can use your talents ...
Read More →
Earth Day Clean Up 2024
In celebration of Earth Day, the Parks and Recreation Department is spearheading a community-wide cleanup initiative to promote environmental sustainability.
Read More →
Excelsior Springs Police Department Launches YouTube Channel for Public Engagement
The Excelsior Springs Police Department announced the launch of their official YouTube channel earlier this month
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School Board Replay April 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S–RC9CsGg Watch a full replay of the April 9, 2024 Excelsior Springs Board of Education meeting on the Excelsior Citizen YouTube channel.  Follow all of ...
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Local 5K Raises Funds for Good Samaritan Center Despite Hiccups
The Good Samaritan Center's annual Tortoise and the Hare 5K Walk and Run brought out nearly 200 participants this year.
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Excelsior Springs Re-elects Troy Snelling, Welcomes Traci White to School Board
During a special session following their regularly scheduled board meeting on April 9, 2024, the Excelsior Springs School Board welcomed one newly elected member, Traci ...
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ROARRing Good Time! Gigantic Dinos & Bumblebee Roll into Town with I Heart Cookies!
Excelsior Springs turned into Jurassic Park with a twist this Monday, as a herd of animatronic dinosaurs invaded the Tractor Supply parking lot!
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‘Proud to Have Served’: Sonya Morgan’s Emotional Farewell to Excelsior Springs City Council
Sonya Morgan, a dedicated public servant who has served on the Excelsior Springs City Council for 12 years, was honored with a proclamation at an ...
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Local Students Shine at Platte-Clay Electric Youth Tour Finals
Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) hosted the 2024 Rural Electric Youth Tour finals at their headquarters in Kearney on Wednesday. Six exceptional students showcased their talent ...
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Night With the Band Fundraiser Hits High Notes, Raises Nearly $8,300
The second annual Night With the Band fundraiser, a follow-up to the highly successful inaugural event in 2022, was held at the Montgomery Event Venue ...
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Klutch Baseball Team Plants for the Future at Century Bark
The Excelsior Springs Klutch, a local 12-and-under baseball team, traded in their cleats for shovels last Friday (4/5/24), volunteering their time to plant trees at ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for April 14, 2024
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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2024 General Municipal Election Results for Excelsior Springs in Clay and Ray Counties
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 the Municipal Elections were held for Excelsior Springs, turning out a small percentage of the population.
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Excelsior Springs High School Stages Gripping Performance of “The Lion in Winter”
Excelsior Springs High School's drama department presented a two-day production of James Goldman's historical drama "The Lion in Winter" on April 5 and 6. Directed ...
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Fun Facts about the Hall of Waters
The Hall of Waters, more than just a place to pay water bills, boasts a rich history. Built in 1936, it features Art Deco architecture ...
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Exciting Updates for the Farmer’s Market: New Time & Location, Nutrition Program for Seniors, and Merch!
The Excelsior Springs Farmer’s Market is making exciting updates for the upcoming season! From participating in a nutrition program specifically for the community’s seniors to ...
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ESHS Hosts Successful Prom Palooza Event, Providing Free Formal Wear for Students
Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) opened its doors to students from across the area on April 3rd, offering them the opportunity to acquire free prom ...
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Teen Trio Adds Youthful Diversity to the Citizen’s Newsroom
The Excelsior Citizen, a hyperlocal online news and community resource, is happy to have three talented teenagers from Excelsior Springs High School on its growing ...
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Welcome Jessica Cornish: The Excelsior Citizen’s New Digital Manager and Lifestyle Writer
The Excelsior Citizen is thrilled to introduce Jessica Cornish, our newest team member who joins us as a Digital Manager and Lifestyle Writer. Jessica’s diverse ...
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Safe Options for Household Hazardous Waste in Excelsior Springs
Residents of Excelsior Springs have year-round options for disposing of hazardous household waste (HHW) thanks to the City's participation in the Regional Household Hazardous Waste ...
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Excelsior Springs Gears Up for Another Solar Eclipse
As Excelsior Springs prepares for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, the community reflects on the remarkable experience of August 21, 2017
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