Here are some news headlines that you may have missed over the past two weeks, collected and collated from a variety of news sources, all pertaining to Excelsior Springs.
City/Government
Council Recap: Gear Requests, a New Downtown Park, and Policy Tweaks – Excelsior Citizen
… streamed courtesy of the Excelsior Springs Hospital, Simmons Sales Team and Platte Clay Electric Coop to the Excelsior Citizen Facebook Group, …
Lewis Elementary Kicks Off with a Sizzling Groundbreaking – Excelsior Citizen
… a momentous occasion—the official groundbreaking ceremony for the eagerly anticipated Lewis Elementary School in downtown Excelsior Springs.
Gone to the Birds? Excelsior Springs Discusses Allowing Chickens in City Limits – Excelsior Citizen
… Sunday afternoon, the council chambers of Excelsior Springs filled with approximately 30 residents, city officials, and concerned citizens.
Melting crayons? Kansas City heat wave gives kids chance to learn weather lesson – KSHB
KSHB 41 meteorologist Cassie Wilson visited Excelsior Springs Middle School Thursday to see how students are using this week’s heat wave to think …
Community gathers for groundbreaking ceremony – Excelsior Springs Standard
Barbeque enthusiasts came to witness the 23rd annual Barbeque Fly-In on the River Festival in Excelsior Springs. Over 50 teams participated in the …
ES City Council approves new purchases – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved the purchase of new bunker gear and tasers for the city’s first responders to aid in their …
ES makes top nine best small towns – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs has been named one of Missouri’s top nine favorite small towns. Missouri offers a mix of heritage, scenery and experiences, …
Urban chickens gain support – Excelsior Springs Standard
Allowing backyard chickens to be housed inside city limits was the topic of discussion during a community discussion at The Excelsior Springs …
Business
Altered Trend Boutique and Tanning Salon Holds Grand Opening – Excelsior Citizen
Friendships can form in the most unexpected places. Sometimes, these connections take root through shared experiences, and sometimes, they sprout through the people we hold dear.
Holistic Springs Herb Co. Hosts ‘Kids as Vendors’ Event, Fostering Young Entrepreneurship in the Community – Excelsior Citizen
In an empowering initiative aimed at molding the next generation of entrepreneurs, Jesseka Meek, the spirited new owner of Holistic Springs Herb Co., launched a community-centric event titled ‘Kids as Vendors.’
The Evolution of Excelsior Springs’ BBQ & Fly-In on the River – Excelsior Citizen
The event organizers have tried very hard to make this event fun for everyone. The band was great at the Hall of Waters circle drive! The helicopter …
Go Car Wash Makes a Splash with Grand Opening – Excelsior Citizen
Car Wash made quite the “splash” in Excelsior Springs, marked by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Fans swarm Kansas City area restaurant as it prepares for final day after 42 years – The Kansas City Star
The Mill Inn in Excelsior Springs will close for good Friday. Evelyn and Orville Cowsert opened the restaurant in 1981.
Public Safety
‘Like a butterfly’: Friends remember woman found dead in KC area kidnapping, torture case – The Kansas City Star
For months, detectives with Excelsior Springs police and the Clay County Investigative Squad worked on the case without making much of their progress …
Jaynie Crosdale, slain woman connected to Timothy Haslett case, was “full of energy and life’ – KCUR
There was no missing persons report filed on Jaynie Crosdale until January 12, the day after Excelsior Springs Police announced that she was a …
Kansas City advocates don’t want cases of Missouri Black women to overshadow their humanity – KCUR
In October, a Kansas City woman escaped from an Excelsior Springs home where she was being held captive by Timothy Haslett, Jr. Her story caused …
Water Quality Measures Ensure Safety at Watkins Mill – Excelsior Citizen
The beach at Watkins Mill State Park was officially reopened on August 28, 2023, after a brief shutdown due to higher-than-normal levels of E. Coli in the water.
Swift Action Saves Crew but Not Equipment in Tractor Fire – Excelsior Citizen
A tractor caught fire while baling hay this afternoon near 12121 Sorrel Dr. Excelsior Springs.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 24, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for August 24, 2023.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for September 1, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for September 1, 2023.
Southbound Nissan Rogue collides with northbound big rig on Interstate 35 – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
Doty, 40, of Excelsior Springs. According to the accident report, Montenegro was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-35 when her Nissan …
Sports
ESHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Former Athletes in Ceremony – Excelsior Citizen
Beginning in 2005, the Excelsior Springs High School has been recognizing former athletes who went above and beyond in their sports activities, many accomplishing high achievements in multiple sporting areas.
Julie Johnson Dominates Local Pickleball Scene Bringing Home PPA Gold – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs citizen, Julie Johnson continues her growth as a Pickleball sensation after her remarkable performance at the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) Kansas City Open.
Heat delaying kickoff for some area football games – KCTV
This month’s heat wave means a longer wait for the start of a new high school football season.
Week 1 scores: Missouri high school football kicks off a little later due to sweltering heat – KMBC
Belton 42, Excelsior Springs 20; Blair Oaks 41, Maryville 14; Blue Springs 30, Staley 20; Cameron 20, Lincoln Prep 0; Capital City 41, ..
High school football returns to Kansas City: scores from Friday’s opening night games – The Kansas City Star
Archie 54, Lockwood 0. Belton 42, Excelsior Springs 20. Blair Oaks 41, Maryville 14. Blue Springs 30, Staley 20. Cameron 20, Lincoln Prep 0.
See the schedule, matchups for Kansas and Missouri high school football teams this week – The Kansas City Star
Raytown at Excelsior Springs. Friday’s games. Blue Valley North at Bishop Miege. Blue Valley Southwest at Blue Valley.
Central High School volleyball defeats Excelsior Springs in 4 sets – KQ2
(St. Joseph, MO) – Head coach Miranda Mizera and her Central Indians opened the season with a non-district game against Excelsior Springs at home …
MSHSAA 11-Man Football: Excelsior Springs vs Raytown 8/31/2023 – MSHSAA
vs, School Logo. Excelsior Springs Tigers · Raytown Bluejays. -, Score, -. District Seed. 4 (8), Class Assignment (District), 5 (8).
Fumbles hurt Tigers in season opener – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs’ season opener against Belton came down to taking care of the football. Or in Excelsior Springs’ case, struggles with taking …
Thursday’s Scores – San Francisco Chronicle
Raytown 34, Excelsior Springs 12. Republic 41, Ozark 14. Ritenour 50, Webster Groves 25. Sullivan 57, DeSoto 0. University Academy 48, KIPP KC 20.
Also: SFGATE, Atchison Globe, Laredo Morning Times, Times Union, Lee’s Summit Tribune
Here’s who you picked for Kansas City Star’s high school football Player of the Week – Yahoo News
Javon Minor, Belton: The running back finished with 186 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-20 victory over Excelsior Springs.
Kansas City area athletes fill NFL 53-man rosters – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Excelsior Springs alum Sam Webb is coming into his second year at defensive back with the Las Vegas Raiders. He also attended Missouri Western …
Week 2 of the KMBC High School Football Patrol: Kansas schools begin their seasons – KMBC
… Raytown 34, Excelsior Springs 12; Raytown South 27, North Kansas City 10; Rockhurst 47, Blue Springs South 10; Salisbury 38, Carrollton 8 ..
Also: The Kansas City Star, News Tribune,
Featured
Excelsior Springs City-Wide Garage Sale is Back! – Excelsior Citizen
Hello, Excelsior Springs community and beyond! Mark your calendars for September 8th and 9th because you won’t want to miss the most anticipated event of the year—the Excelsior Springs City-Wide Garage Sale!
Rotary Grocery Grab Benefits Two Communities – Excelsior Citizen
This Fall’s Grocery Grab fundraiser was a joint effort between the Excelsior Springs Rotary and Lawson Rotary, whose proceeds are used for community projects.
Lady’s Choice Book Club Turns Pages from Reading to Community Service – Excelsior Citizen
What began as a monthly gathering of five women in April 2021 to discuss literature has blossomed into a 17-member powerhouse committed to community involvement.
Excelsior Springs Events This Week You Don’t Want to Miss – Excelsior Citizen
Join the City of Excelsior Springs for a panel on Backyard Chickens in the Council Chambers of the Hall of Waters at 4:00pm.
Celebrate National Yoga Awareness Month with These Global Offers – Luxury Travel Magazine
Located just outside of Kansas City in Excelsior Springs, MO, The Elms Hotel and Spa is surrounded by 46 mineral water springs with five different …
Hahne reflects on Washington Fire Department history – Emissourian
Several of the firefighters were in Excelsior Springs, where they had participated in a parade earlier in the day, and then went to a local tavern …
World’s Longest Water Bar is Dry – Kansas City Magazine
Since the 1800s, settlers in the area now known as Excelsior Springs have been unearthing natural springs and lauding their medicinal powers.
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
Carol Sue Smith – Nevada Daily Mail
Margaret Kathryn Cox – Courier-Tribune
Rosa Ferdig – Legacy.com
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