Earlier this week Excelsior Springs city officials welcomed researchers from consulting groups, Vireo and George Butler Associates, who were in town to begin the process of examining ways in which flooding in throughout downtown can be reduced. The research team spent several hours on Thursday touring areas along Fishing River discussing strategies that could be […]
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Excelsior Springs, MO – On March 8th, the City of Excelsior Springs hosted an open house meeting at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives to provide community members with more information about their watershed study and plans for flood mitigation. More than 50 citizens gathered to hear the results of the initial study which focused
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Join the City of Excelsior Springs for an interactive discussion regarding flooding in the downtown. The Fishing River Watershed Study is being done to identify and correct water flow to eliminate damaging flooding in the future.
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A little over twenty gathered at the Excelsior Springs Community Center on September 7th for the latest in a series of opportunities for citizens to learn more about the Fishing River Watershed Study that is underway and give feedback in regard to flooding problems in the downtown. The project team has spent the Spring and
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Heavy rains and flash flooding have impacted Excelsior Springs’ historic downtown for years. Community members have commented that key flooding impacts involve: Sustained and future property damage, economic losses, infrastructure and traffic safety issues, and other concerns. Attend the community workshop for the Fishing River Watershed Study on September 7, 2022, to discuss needs in
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Heavy rains and flash flooding have impacted Excelsior Springs’ historic downtown for years. In your opinion, what types of flooding impacts affect the area most? The City is kicking off the Fishing River Watershed Study for Downtown to explore the issues and develop improvement projects that will address them. This summer we are holding a
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Progress continues on the Dry Fork Greenway Project, an infrastructure upgrade in Excelsior Springs aimed at reducing persistent flooding and improving stormwater drainage in one of the city’s most flood-prone areas.
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Welcome to our Election Guide for the April 2, 2024, Municipal Elections. This comprehensive resource is designed to empower voters in Clay and Ray Counties with all the information they need to participate confidently in the upcoming elections. Inside, you’ll find detailed sample ballots, alongside insightful Candidate Question and Answers for pivotal races including the
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In Excelsior Springs, a concerned citizen’s anonymous letter about downtown flooding ironically coincides with the city’s ongoing, extensive flood mitigation efforts. Collaborating with experts and securing substantial funding, the city is proactively addressing this longstanding challenge, showcasing a commitment to environmental resilience and community safety.
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Here are some news headlines that you may have missed over the past month, collected and collated from a variety of news sources, all pertaining to Excelsior Springs. City City Council Approves Minor Home Repair Program for Excelsior Springs – Excelsior CitizenAugust 15, 2022, Laura Mize of the City of Excelsior Springs Community Development Department
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