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Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Business Page, where the stories of our small business owners come alive! We believe that behind every business in our community lies a remarkable story waiting to be shared. Our platform is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the passionate entrepreneurs and business owners who drive the heartbeat of Excelsior Springs. We go beyond the storefronts and numbers, delving into the journeys, triumphs, and challenges that make each business unique. By sharing these stories, we aim to inspire, support, and connect residents and visitors alike with the local businesses that make our community thrive. 

A group of friends at Atlas Saloon
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Downtown Goes All Out for Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

Last Updated on May 7, 2023 by Courtney Cole The Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) welcomed everyone into the downtown on Friday to celebrate Cinco de …

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Chamber’s Westside Committee Successful in Forming CID

Last Updated on May 7, 2023 by Courtney Cole Members of the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s Westside Committee were celebrating on Tuesday when …

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Lake Maurer Celebrating Centennial Year with Memorial Day Festivities

Last Updated on May 2, 2023 by S Jason Cole Lake Maurer, once a popular amusement park, has a rich history that spans more than …

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Casa Di Vite Receives Award for Outstanding Efforts in Preservation

Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Courtney Cole Casa Di Vite, a local business in Excelsior Springs, has won a prestigious Preserve Missouri Award …

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Business Leaders Unite: Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Partnership Host Network Events

Last Updated on April 23, 2023 by S Jason Cole The business community in Excelsior Springs has never been stronger, with not only the Excelsior …

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A Recipe for Success: Elms Hires New Executive Chef

Last Updated on April 13, 2023 by S Jason Cole The Elms Hotel and Spa, which is a part of the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, …

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A Brief History of the Excelsior Springs Post Office

Last Updated on April 8, 2023 by S Jason Cole The history of Excelsior Springs dates back to the early spring of 1881 when the …

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Giving up the Ghost: Excelsior Springs Scream Call it Quits

Last Updated on April 2, 2023 by S Jason Cole The Excelsior Springs Scream, a semi-professional basketball team based here in Excelsior Springs, has called …

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Elms Hotel to Host Easter Brunch

Last Updated on March 26, 2023 by Courtney Cole The Elms Hotel & Spa is inviting the community to hop on over for a special buffet-style holiday brunch …

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Copperhead Boutique Celebrates Soft Open

Last Updated on March 26, 2023 by S Jason Cole Copperhead Boutique and Floristry had their soft opening on Saturday, March 25 during the Sippin’ …

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Vehicle Crashes Into Casey’s Causing Temporary Shutdown

Last Updated on February 23, 2023 by S Jason Cole A vehicle crashed into the Casey’s General Store in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, at approximately 5:30 …

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Downtown Excelsior Partnership Listening Session regarding a proposed Entertainment District in Downtown Excelsior Springs
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DEP Holds Listening Session for Entertainment District

Last Updated on February 21, 2023 by Excelsior Citizen Downtown business owners were invited to a Listening Session on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, hosted at …

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New Visitor’s Guide Released at Downtown Merchant Mingle

Last Updated on January 22, 2023 by Courtney Cole There was a great crowd of downtown merchants at the Downtown Excelsior Partnership‘s (DEP) first “Downtown …

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Ladies with LIFT Gym in Excelsior Springs are pictured with donations for students at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps for holidays
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Community Treats Job Corps Students for Holidays

Last Updated on January 16, 2023 by S Jason Cole The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center staff does a great job of making the holidays …

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Four Horses and a Dog Find a New Home at Shamrock Hills Winery

Last Updated on April 6, 2023 by Courtney Cole The owners of Four Horses and a Dog Winery, Michael and Cheryl Jennings and Stephen and …

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Business Owner Mark Riles speaks at Chamber's Westside CID listening post
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Excelsior Springs Chamber’s Westside Committee Forms CID

Last Updated on January 15, 2023 by Excelsior Citizen No one will argue that the downtown of Excelsior Springs has gone through drastic improvements, generating …

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MCPL Winter Reading Challenge”Humor Me” Starts January 15th

Last Updated on January 10, 2023 by S Jason Cole Whether it’s giggling, chuckling, chortling, or guffawing, everyone likes to laugh! That’s why Mid-Continent Public …

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Excelsior Roasting Co. Reopens After Fire Destroys Roaster

Last Updated on January 1, 2023 by S Jason Cole The Excelsior Roasting Company reopened its doors last week after closing for nearly a month …

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