Around Excelsior This Week: News Briefs

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things that happened this week in Excelsior Springs!

Missouri State Highway Patrol Warns Public of Telephone Scam

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to make the public aware of a telephone scam. In the past month, some incidents have been reported across the state. In each case, a suspect contacted an individual associated with someone who was involved in a motor vehicle crash, identified themselves as the investigating trooper and attempted to solicit money from the victim. The suspect may intimidate the victim with false claims of impending or nonexistent court charges/proceedings.

The public should understand Patrol employees will not contact individuals and solicit funds or demand any form of payment. Furthermore, the Patrol employees do not process bonds or accept money to prevent or dispose of charges.

If a person asks you to send your money anywhere, you should assume it’s a scam. Take your time verifying the information by calling phone numbers you locate yourself on verified websites. You should not confirm any identifying information about yourself to the scammer.

If you or someone you know have been contacted in a similar manner, please report the incident to your local Troop Headquarters.

Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on X @MSHPTrooperDDCC

City Transportation Details

The bus service provides an opportunity for businesses located on the route to pay for your return trip. For participating businesses, if passengers ask the business to stamp your bus pass, you can present the stamped pass. Some local businesses may cover the return trip. Excelsior Springs Hospital will validate both ways.

Participating Merchants:

  • Excelsior Springs Hospital
  • Price Chopper
  • Wal-Mart
  • Family Vision
  • North American Savings Bank
  • Dr. Craven Family Dentistry
  • Excelsior Springs Clinic

Info on our community’s transportation service:

Deviated Fixed Route:

Monday thru Friday
5:00 a.m. (24 hr. notice)
9:00 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FARE: $2.00 per one way
Children 3 and under ride free

Passengers may purchase a 10-card pass for $18.00

Our bus stops every hour at the following sites:
:00 – Hall of Waters
:02 – Saratoga Towers
:05 – Ruey Ann High Rise
:07 – Colony Plaza
:20 – Excelsior Springs Hospital
:29 – Crown Hill Plaza
:35 – WalMart
:40 – Price Chopper
:59 – Hall of Waters

MU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Planning Begins

The 2025 Missouri Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference started their planning this past week with city business leaders, to outline the needs that the conference will bring. From finding venues, planning meals, discussing community resources, the event will take a year to organize.

New Banners Go Up Downtown

The City worked on replacing the banners that hang throughout the downtown area last week. The Elms Hotel and Spa paid for the replacements.

CarePortal Presents to Rotary Club

The Excelsior Springs Rotary Club had a featured guest speaker Courtney Gilbert from CarePortal. The technology provides a portal that can be accessed listing needs of local families and children that are in crises throughout the Northland. Caseworkers uncover the needs. CarePortal then makes local churches and community members aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond.

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