Around Excelsior This Week: News Briefs – Oct 21-27, 2024

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

October Curb Appeal Winner

Daisy Award Winner at ES Hospital

Excelsior Springs Golf Course

Miller’s Cabinets speaks to ES Rotary

Dalton Cook and Miranda Miller with Miller’s Custom Cabinets gave a presentation to the Excelsior Springs Rotary this week, talking about the history and evolution of their cabinetry business. The business has revolutionized the cabinet making process, with a unique assembly and production. Each of their projects are custom made and their longstanding history of being a trustworthy and respected business has earned them a loyal workforce of 65 employees. As they continue to grow they have no intention of leaving Excelsior Springs. 

Style By Ry’s Annual Girls and Growlers

Every year Style by Ry has a fashion show at Dubious Claims Brewing Co. called Girls and Growlers. This fashion event features local models that walk around the brewery showcasing new Fall looks! Ryanne also gave ticket holders VIP access to her store after the show to have first dibs at the line! On top of that, she donates all the proceeds from the ticket sales and this year she’s blessing the Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic. Be sure to stop by her store this Fall and see her latest fashion designs! (Photo Melissa Bartlett)

ESHS Girls Tennis Compete at State

ESHS Girls Tennis Team members Malaya Tedesco and Shelby Stodden competed this week in the Missouri State Class 1 Doubles Tennis Championships. They placed 9th in state and were the first girls double team in school history to compete in state competition! (Photo ESHS)

ESPD Attend the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon

On October 24, 2024, members of the Excelsior Springs Police Department, including Lt. Ryan Dowdy, Sgt. Kyle Craven, Sgt. Cramer-Stocks, and Chief Gregory Dull, joined over 50 other agencies at the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon. 

This year, the Crime Commission, which celebrates its 75th anniversary, highlighted impactful programs like SAFE, Second Chance, and Crime Stoppers, as well as its ongoing partnership with QuikTrip, similar to Excelsior’s own alliance. 

The event featured F-16 fighter pilot Lt. Col. Dan Rooney as the keynote speaker, a decorated veteran and founder of the Folds of Honor organization, which provides scholarships and financial aid to families of fallen or disabled military veterans and first responders. In Week 8 of the NFL season, Folds of Honor will receive nationwide support through televised ads during games. 

The Excelsior Springs officers expressed gratitude for the ongoing community support that energizes them through each call, proud to represent their hometown at significant events like this.

Photo Excelsior Springs Police Department

ESPD Welcomes Group from Calvary Christian Union Church

Calvary Christian Union Church held a meet and greet with their youth group and local officers. Photo Excelsior Springs Police Department

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