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Turning the Page: The Story of Excelsior Springs’ Carnegie Library

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By Elizabeth Barnt / October 29, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Built in 1916 with help from the Carnegie Foundation, Excelsior Springs’ historic library still stands as a symbol of the community’s enduring commitment to education and civic life.

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Western Historian Mark Lee Gardner to Speak at Watkins Mill’s “Fall on the Farm”

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By Excelsior Citizen / October 6, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Saddle up for a showdown with history! Author Mark Lee Gardner rides into Watkins Mill on Oct. 11 to talk Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, and the real stories that shaped the West.

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

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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.

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Bross and Spidle Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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

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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.

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Turning the Page: The Story of Excelsior Springs’ Carnegie Library

Western Historian Mark Lee Gardner to Speak at Watkins Mill’s “Fall on the Farm”

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

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

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