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All-Inclusive Boundless Backyard Playground Moves Toward Final Phase with $1 Million in Funding

After nearly a decade of planning and completing the first phase of construction in early 2025, Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation has secured million-dollar funding to complete Boundless Backyard—the city’s first all-inclusive playground designed for children and families of every ability.

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The Stray Who Stayed: How One Dog Found a Home and a Place in Local Literature

Vernon Earl wasn’t supposed to stay. But after one sip of water and a nap on his new owner’s bed, he never left. Now, decades later and after his passing, local author Robert G. Pettegrew has turned their true story into a five-part children’s series celebrating the “coolest dog” he has ever had.

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Shamrock Amphitheater St Andrew's Bagpipers and Dancers

Sunshine, Song, and Irish Spirit: Excelsior Springs Irish Festival Delivers Unforgettable Weekend

With clear skies overhead and music in the air, the 2nd Annual Excelsior Springs Irish Festival brought a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture to Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery and The Shamrock Ranch this past weekend.

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