Elizabeth Barnt

From Brick Apothecary to a Spa Sanctuary: The Excelsior Springs Drug Company Lives On

Leave a Comment / Archives, Business, Featured, History /

By Elizabeth Barnt / September 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

The brick walls at 102 Broadway have absorbed the echo of pharmacy bells, café chatter, and now, the hush of spa music—a layered legacy of care built into the bones of downtown Excelsior Springs.

From Brick Apothecary to a Spa Sanctuary: The Excelsior Springs Drug Company Lives On Read More »

Plans Unveiled to Bring the Royal Hotel Back to Life

Leave a Comment / Archives, Arts and Entertainment, Business, Community, Featured /

By Elizabeth Barnt / September 9, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Garrett Wilson never intended to make a career out of historic buildings. But now, 16 years into the trade, the GKW Restoration CEO is taking on one of Excelsior Springs’ most iconic structures—the Royal Hotel—with a multi-year plan that will return it to grandeur while fueling downtown’s economic future.

Plans Unveiled to Bring the Royal Hotel Back to Life Read More »

Goats Spotted on the Hillside: Brush-Clearing Herd Draws Attention on 69 Highway

Leave a Comment / Archives, Business, Community, Featured /

By Elizabeth Barnt / September 9, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

If you’ve driven along 69 highway in Excelsior Springs lately, you may have wondered why a herd of goats lined the grassy hills. Goats Gone Green LLC owns them, and the herd has actually been hard at work clearing brush in hard-to-mow areas by local businesses.

Goats Spotted on the Hillside: Brush-Clearing Herd Draws Attention on 69 Highway Read More »

Bross and Spidle Funeral Home and Cremation Services

From Travelers to Mourners: The History of Bross and Spidle Funeral Home

Archives, Community, Featured, History /

By Elizabeth Barnt / September 1, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

The white-columned building on Broadway Avenue has seen travelers come and go, mourners gather in grief, and generations of Excelsior Springs families walk its steps. Its story reflects not only architectural changes and ownership shifts, but also a steady role in helping the community say goodbye with dignity and compassion.

From Travelers to Mourners: The History of Bross and Spidle Funeral Home Read More »

Excelsior Citizen

Excelsior Citizen

Excelsior Citizen

News for Excelsior Springs, MO

From Brick Apothecary to a Spa Sanctuary: The Excelsior Springs Drug Company Lives On

Plans Unveiled to Bring the Royal Hotel Back to Life

Goats Spotted on the Hillside: Brush-Clearing Herd Draws Attention on 69 Highway

From Travelers to Mourners: The History of Bross and Spidle Funeral Home

News for and About Excelsior Springs!