City Government
Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s City Government Page, your source for the latest news, updates, and insights into the governance of Excelsior Springs. We believe in the power of an informed community, where residents are actively engaged in the decision-making processes that impact our daily lives. Here, we bring you a comprehensive collection of articles, features, and news pieces that shed light on our city government and its agencies. Discover the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to make our community a better place. From city council meetings to the efforts of local agencies, we delve into the decisions, policies, and projects that shape Excelsior’s future. Stay up to date with the latest developments, explore the challenges and triumphs, and gain insight into the workings of our city government.
Council Meeting Recap: Streetscape Upgrades, Transit Funding, and More
The Excelsior Springs City Council moved forward on several key projects during its latest meeting, approving funding for street improvements, endorsing a resolution to preserve ...
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Excelsior Springs Candidate Forum 2025
The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce, Excelsior Citizen, and Excelsior Springs Business Women, invite you to attend the 2025 Excelsior Springs Candidate Forum in preparation ...
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Excelsior Springs Opens Nominations for 2025 Historic Preservation Awards
The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission is calling on the community to help recognize outstanding preservation efforts with the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Program. This ...
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Proposed Grocery Sales Tax Repeal Could Devastate Excelsior Springs Services
Could a tax break on groceries come at the cost of public safety and infrastructure? Missouri lawmakers are debating a bill that would eliminate local ...
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ESCC Repairs: Spa Reopening and Pool Upgrades Underway
Nate Williams, looking at Phase 3 design concepts The Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) is getting a series of repairs that will improve safety, comfort, ...
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Yard Waste and Bulky Item Disposal Reopening: Hours, Pricing & More
It is officially springtime in Excelsior Springs, and with it comes the age-old practice to refresh our homes and cycle through unwanted items. To help ...
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Aging Initiatives, Emergency Preparedness, and Health Insurance Changes Lead March 3 Council Agenda
Public safety, housing policy, and city employee benefits dominated discussions at the March 3 council meeting. Officials approved a new fire training rental agreement, renewed ...
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Excelsior Springs Leads the Way in Age-Friendly Community Planning
Excelsior Springs continues to lead the way in age-friendly community planning, as highlighted in a presentation by Neighborhood Specialist Laura Mize at the recent City ...
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Williams’ Statewide Honor Reflects Community Growth, Team Spirit
Excelsior Springs, Mo.—Nate Williams, director of Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation and Community Center, has received the Missouri Parks & Recreation Distinguished Associate Fellow Award. ...
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Thrive Excelsior Provides Updates on Task Force Initiatives
The Thrive Excelsior program’s task-force committees provided updates on their ongoing initiatives during a meeting held on February 20, 2025. The program, dedicated to community ...
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Dry Fork Greenway Project Making Progress, Aims for May Completion
Progress continues on the Dry Fork Greenway Project, an infrastructure upgrade in Excelsior Springs aimed at reducing persistent flooding and improving stormwater drainage in one ...
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Wood Heights Secures Over $1 Million in Grant Funding for Storm Sewer Repairs
After years of struggling with an aging and inadequate storm sewer system, the City of Wood Heights is finally getting a long-awaited fix—thanks to over ...
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City Council Backs Pool Repairs, Traffic Safety Efforts
With community investments and safety initiatives on the agenda, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved significant funding for pool system repairs, a state-backed traffic enforcement ...
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Excelsior Springs Seeks Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
UPDATE: With the upcoming weather and cold temperatures, the planning team and city staff have decided to postpone the two-day planning charrette and public open ...
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series Showcases Rural Missouri Collaboration
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO – A new webinar series launching in 2025 aims to highlight the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. The CEC Monthly ...
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Council Recap: Residents Condem Councilman’s Role in School Board Member’s Resignation
While the City Council unanimously approved funding for a new park parking lot on Monday, the real focus of the night was a tense public ...
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Excelsior Springs Hosts Regional Meeting, Highlights Kansas City’s Role in 2026 FIFA World Cup
With more than 650,000 visitors expected to descend on Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, local businesses across the region—including in Excelsior Springs—are ...
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Excelsior Springs Leaders Advocate for Community at Clay County Legislative Event
Excelsior Springs made its presence known at Friday’s legislative gathering in Gladstone, where city leaders joined nearly 160 attendees in direct conversations with Missouri lawmakers. ...
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