Citizen Spotlight

If you go into the Hall of Waters late at night you may see a figure slipping between the shadows. But don’t be alarmed, it’s probably just long-time Building Supervisor T.R. Kennedy! T.R.’s dedication to the upkeep and preservation of Excelsior Springs’ most treasured architectural gem is unmatched. For more than a decade T.R. has […]

Twenty-one years ago Excelsior Springs was a vastly different place. Empty storefronts and abandoned buildings dominated the downtown area. After decades of decline, a few brave souls who shared a vision for the future emerged to lead a renewed effort to revitalize the historic properties that once served a thriving tourist community. Amongst those leading

Josh Campbell says he’s been making things since he was just a kid hanging around his grandpa’s workshop, and that’s what eventually led him to open his own storefront, Campbell Wood Designs, in downtown Excelsior Springs. When his wife Nikole asked him to build her a little table a few years ago out of some

They say it takes a spark to start a fire, and Lani O’Dell has been the catalyst for several big improvements in Excelsior Springs. An excellent photographer, she spent several years as an event photographer for music venues and has captured acts such as Tom Petty, Widespread Panic, Allman Brothers, Government Mule, Blues Traveler, and