Still Deciding? Here’s Everything We’ve Covered on the Annexation Issue
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — If you’re still mulling things over before heading to the polls today, you’re not alone. Annexation has been one of the most talked-about topics in Excelsior Springs this fall, and we’ve spent the past few weeks gathering every angle, interview, and community voice we could find.
So, before you grab your ballot, here’s your one-stop shop for everything we’ve covered about the proposed annexation west of Excelsior Springs.
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The Community Forum
It all kicked off with a community forum held on Tuesday, October 28, at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Excelsior Springs Branch.
Panelists included David Rhodus, Mallory Brown, Chris McClaskey, Nathaniel Beeghly, and Chad Heitman of Ideker Mining. The evening featured questions submitted by residents and discussions that touched on zoning, infrastructure, and the future of growth west of town.
It was a full house, with strong opinions, thoughtful questions, and plenty of discussion.
Watch the full Annexation Forum here:
The “Local Voices” Video Series
Starting Saturday, November 1, we began releasing a 10-part video series called Local Voices: The Annexation, featuring interviews with those most affected and those shaping the decisions.
The series captures perspectives from residents, city staff, and community leaders about how this issue could shape Excelsior Springs’ future.
Watch the full series below:
For Deeper Reading
If you’d like to go beyond the videos, we’ve included links below to several of our earlier written stories covering public meetings, city responses, and interviews with residents who will be directly impacted by the vote.
Read more of our coverage:
- Annexation at a Crossroads: Two Cities, One Quarry, and One Big Decision for Voters
- Mosby Council Meeting Sparks Heated Debate Over Annexation, Dog Control, and Highway Safety
- Annexation Process in Mosby Under Scrutiny as Residents Demand Vote
- Excelsior Springs Proposes Major Annexation, Potentially Blocking Mosby Quarry Expansion
Where to Vote on Election Day
Polling Locations for Excelsior Springs, Mosby, and Ray County Voters
Election Day is here, and polls will be open Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters in Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas can confirm their official polling place by using the Clay County Election Board’s online lookup tool below:
Click here to find your polling place.
To use the tool, simply enter your home address in the upper-left corner of the map and it will display your assigned voting location.
Excelsior Springs (Clay County)
- Fishing River 1: Montgomery Event Center, 425 S. Thompson Avenue
- Fishing River 2: Mid-Continent Public Library – Excelsior Springs Branch, 1460 Kearney Road
- Washington 2: Excelsior Springs Baptist Church, 1500 Rosalea Street
Excelsior Springs (Ray County)
Voters who normally cast ballots at Pisgah Baptist Church will vote instead at the Montgomery Event Center, 425 S. Thompson Avenue, for this election.
Mosby Voters
- Fishing River 3: Mosby City Hall, 12312 4th Street, Mosby, MO 64024
Reminder: All voters should bring a valid photo ID and verify their polling place before heading out. The Clay County Election Board advises residents to allow extra time for parking and check traffic conditions, especially during peak morning and evening hours.
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