Excelsior Springs News Headlines

Below is a collection of news headlines that were published concerning Excelsior Springs throughout the two weeks.

City News

Here are the final, unofficial results of Tuesday’s municipal and school board elections – The Kansas City Star
QUESTION 1: Shall the City of Kansas City, Missouri issue sanitary sewer revenue bonds in the principal amount of $750,000,000.00 for the purpose of ..

Angus women connect, engage and empower – High Plains Journal
More than 30 women gathered at the Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to network, learn and celebrate their passion for Angus cattle …

Sponsor Spotlight: Griffey Insurance Agency – Excelsior Citizen
On January 1, 1921, William J. Griffey established Griffey Insurance near the corner of Thompson Ave. and South Street in downtown Excelsior Springs.

Excelsior Springs City Council Recap April 4, 2022 – Excelsior Citizen
Recap of the Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting for April 4, 2022: Agenda item number one was the approval of a liquor license for 415 S. Thompson Ave. for the upcoming wine bar, Pairings, from Van Till Winery.

Citizen Spotlight: Phil and Stacey Scherer – Excelsior Citizen
Travel down the back roads and trails near Excelsior Springs and you’re liable to run into the dynamic husband and wife duo of Phil and Stacey Scherer.

The Flag, and the Flagpole, Still Stand – Excelsior Citizen
When artist Fred Tripp created his now-famous oil painting, Our Flag, of the American ﬂag at rest …

Gatsby Days Returns to Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
After a two year hiatus due to covid, the Excelsior Springs Cultural Guild invites everyone to participate in the annual event that takes you back in time to experience Excelsior Springs like it would be in the 1920s!

Excelsior Springs Will Vote Tuesday in Contested Races – Excelsior Citizen
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 voters in Excelsior Springs will head to the polls to decide on two important races.

Casa Di Vite Brings New Life to Old Funeral Home – Excelsior Citizen
Inspired by the Italian experience while studying abroad, Brittany and her mother Susan Blaser are undertaking a new adventure together, and are calling it “Casa Di Vite”, Italian for Vine House.

Municipal Election Results – Excelsior Citizen
Here are your results for elections in Clay and Ray counties that pertain to Excelsior Springs, Missouri. for full reports on Clay and Ray County election results visit the Clay County Board of Election and Ray County Clerk’s offices.

The Price is Right Live is Coming to KC – Excelsior Citizen
According to AXS.com, The Price is Right Live is coming to Kansas City on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri.

Citizen Spotlight: Stan Ellerbeck – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs has so many good people! Each week we select a citizen (or citizens) from Excelsior Springs to highlight the impact they have on our community.

Good Samaritan Center Hops Back with Tortoise and the Hare 5k – Excelsior Citizen
After a two year hiatus due to the virus, the Good Samaritan Center was able to host their annual Tortoise and the Hare 5k Run, Walk, and Roll this past weekend in downtown Excelsior Springs.

School

“Night With the Band” Fundraiser Plays to Full House – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs “Night with the Band” fundraiser was met with tremendous success and a packed house.

Excelsior Springs High School Theatre Presents Brighton Beach Memoirs – Excelsior Citizen
The weekend of April 8th-10th, the Excelsior Springs High School’s Theatre Department presented Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, directed by Jeff Haney.

Middle School Poetry Event Presents Powerful Prose – Excelsior Citizen
Middle School ELA teacher Gina Calvin organized the second annual Excelsior Springs Middle School Poetry Reading hosted by Bohemian Sage Art gallery in downtown Excelsior Springs on Friday, April 8th.

Crisis Averted? Hux Halves $3.5 Million Dollar Deficit – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022, covered a wide…

Public Safety

Expect Delays in Excelsior Springs on 69 Hwy through June 1st – Excelsior Citizen
According to the Missouri State Highway Department, there will be delays due to resurfacing the pavement beginning today on 69 Highway.

Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff’s Reports, April 6, 2022 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire & EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and Clay and Ray County Sheriffs’ reports for April 6, 2022.

Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for April 13, 2022 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire & EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and Clay and Ray County Sheriffs’ reports for April 13, 2022.

Amidst Allegations of Abuse, Teacher Placed on Leave – Excelsior Citizen
According to Kansas City’s Fox 4 News, an allegation of abuse has been made against an…

Excelsior Springs teacher placed on leave over abuse allegations – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
An Excelsior Springs elementary school teacher was placed on leave as the district and police investigate abuse allegations.

Independence man killed in Clay County crash on US-69 Highway – Fox 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
A 39-year-old Independence, Missouri man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Clay County.

Independence driver suffers fatal injuries in car accident in Clay County – KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM
Joseph Knife was pronounced dead on scene after his vehicle failed to yield and struck another. Both vehicles ran off the right side of the road. The …

Injured driver hospitalized after injury crash – KMZU The Farm 100.7 FM
CLAY COUNTY, MO – An Excelsior Springs driver reported injuries after a single vehicle accident Sunday morning. State troopers responded to northbound …

Sports

Smithville rides 3-game win streak – mycouriertribune.com
SMITHVILLE — The Warriors continued their strong play of baseball as the team rides high on a three-game winning streak. Smithville has beaten Raytown South, Savannah and Excelsior Springs with timely hitting and strong defense.

Spalding snags first USRA Modified win at I-35 Speedway – USRA Racing
(5) 53 Justin Thornton, Chandler, Ariz. Heat #2: 1. (1) 07 Daniel Harris, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 2. (4) 89 Tyler Hibner, …

Aiden Hernandez, junior, Francis Howell Central – All-Metro Wrestling – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
… including the Lee’s Summit Holiday tournament, where he handed Class 2 champion Ayden Dolt of Excelsior Springs his only loss of the season.

Five wins in two days for Lakers – lakenewsonline.com
Karson Durnin also picked up a save for the Lakers by coming on in relief of Kade Durnin in their 2-1 win versus Excelsior Springs. Head coach Bryce …

Political

House bill would protect churches when disclosing misconduct of former staff – Columbia Missourian
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, sponsors a House bill that would protect charities, nonprofits and churches from civil liability if they …