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
The Evolution of Excelsior Springs’ BBQ & Fly-In on the River – Excelsior Citizen
The BBQ & Fly-In on the River returned for In its 23rd year to downtown Excelsior Springs this weekend.
August Curb Appeal Winners Charm with Studding DIY Garden – Excelsior Citizen
In a celebration of creativity and horticultural prowess, Jeff and Theresa Henson of 612 S. Kansas City Ave. have emerged as the proud victors of Thrive Excelsior’s Curb Appeal Contest.
Council Recap: Advances for Critical Infrastructure Projects – Excelsior Citizen
The recent Excelsior Springs City Council meeting saw decisive progress on key infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing the city’s future.
Excelsior Springs Board of Education Meeting Summary – August 8, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
On August 8, the Board of Education convened for its regular meeting, led by Board president Tray Harkins.
Take a Peek Inside Lewis Elementary’s Temporary Classrooms – Excelsior Citizen
Lewis Elementary School is embarking on a unique learning journey as students move temporarily to the Early Childhood Center Campus for the upcoming school year while a brand new school building is constructed downtown.
ES City Council partners with Northland Neighbors Inc. – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs City Council received an update on home repairs made for local residents by Northland Neighbors Inc. (NNI) during a recent …
Future plans discussed at SAFE meeting, data shared – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition met recently to discuss their future plans. The guest speaker for the …
Lewis moves into second stage of demolition – Excelsior Springs Standard
Timothy M. Haslett Jr. … Noah Marker, once a young student in Excelsior Springs, grew to be a driven, well-rounded young man, achieving greatness and …
ES Trust Authority discuss future projects – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority recently discussed city finances, as well as current and upcoming …
ES Golf: Hardison Triumphs as “King of the Hill” & Zimmerman Clinches Club Championship – Excelsior Citizen
The greens of the Excelsior Springs Golf Course bore witness to an exceptional display of golfing prowess as Austin Hardison, Assistant Golf Professional,
Business
Family Values Continue with New Ownership of Pour Boys Convenience Stores – Excelsior Citizen
Pour Boys convenience stores, a longstanding staple of the Excelsior Springs and Mosby communities, will continue with new life under the ownership of Howard Mehdi.
Excelsior Springs Turns Up the Fun for Farmer’s Market Week – Excelsior Citizen
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, the Excelsior Springs Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce, celebrated National Farmer’s Market Week with a bang.
Tiger Bowl Rolls Out Fall Bowling Leagues – Excelsior Citizen
As the fall approaches, bowling enthusiasts in Excelsior Springs are gearing up for an exciting lineup of leagues at the beloved Tiger Bowl located in the Y Shopping Center, 1729 W Jesse James Rd.
City releases Quik Trip traffic study – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs officials released a traffic study conducted for Quik Trip (QT) in October 2022. “We require traffic studies when a project can …
National Farmers Market Week declared – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition recently celebrated the designation with guest speaker Mayor…
Public Safety
Evidence Ties Jaynie Crosdale to Timothy Haslett’s Home in Ongoing Investigation – Excelsior Citizen
Today, the Clay County Court held a hearing on the State’s motion to increase the bond of Timothy Haslett, Jr.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 11, 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 11, 2023. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 17, 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 11, 2023. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
Excelsior Springs rape case ‘witness’ found dead in blue plastic barrel – KMBC
Excelsior Springs police chief says Jaynie Crosdale had contact with Timothy Haslett prior to a woman escaping Haslett’s home last year.
Potential witness in Missouri kidnapping case found dead in barrel – FOX 4 Kansas City
Excelsior Springs police have released new information after a potential witness in a local kidnapping case was found dead.
Bond stays at $3M for alleged Kansas City kidnapper after ‘potential witness’ found dead – The Kansas City Star
The Excelsior Springs residence of Timothy M. Haslett Jr., charged in Clay County Circuit Court with kidnapping and rape, in the 300 block of Old …
Judge maintains $3M bond in Timothy Haslett case; investigation continues – KSHB
A Clay County Judge on Monday denied a motion to increase the bond for Timothy Haslett, the Excelsior Springs man accused of kidnapping and …
Judge maintains $3m bond, law enforcement to search Missouri River for additional – KCTV
FILE: Timothy Haslett, Jr. had been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault.(Excelsior Springs Police …
Body found in barrel identified as potential witness in case of Missouri man accused of… – NBC News
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office did not provide further details but said it presented the evidence to the court. Excelsior Springs police had …
Ray County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing, endangered man last seen Wednesday – KSHB
2 in the 31000 block of Horn Circuit in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Sheriff’s deputies say Way is endangered and is suicidal.
Clay County judge says Haslett’s bond will remain at $3 million – KMBC
Timothy Haslett Jr. has been charged in connection to a kidnapping and rape case in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Investigators return to Missouri River in search of evidence in death of Jaynie Crosdale – KSHB
Excelsior Springs police are investigating whether Timothy Haslett Jr., who’s accused of holding a woman against her will for weeks and raping her …
Prosecutors visit Missouri River in Haslett case, ask residents to watch for barrels – FOX 4 Kansas City
Excelsior Springs police had been searching for her as a potential witness in Timothy Haslett Jr.’s case. Family speaks out after possible witness …
Court keeps Timothy Haslett’s bond at $3 million despite increase request from prosecutor – Courier-Tribune
Haslett, of Excelsior Springs, was indicted by Clay County grand jury on nine felony counts in the rape and kidnapping case of a woman who told …
Excelsior Springs police try to link Timothy Haslett to woman’s death: ‘He’s done more’ – The Kansas City Star
Over the months, it has faded and resurfaced from public view as authorities have periodically shared more details. The Excelsior …
Who was Jaynie Crosdale? Woman whose body was found in a barrel was potential witness… – MEAWW
In January 2023, the Excelsior Springs police identified Crosdale as a potential witness in Haslett’s case. They believed that she had …
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Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 13 arrests in northern Missouri through Saturday – KTTN
CLINTON COUNTY: On August 10 at 12:37 p.m., Summer D. Monk, 43, of Excelsior Springs, was arrested on misdemeanor warrants related to traffic …
Featured
Citizen Spotlight: ESHS Welcomes Dr. Sara Wickham as Principal – Excelsior Citizen
Amidst a series of shifts in school district leadership, a particularly significant change is taking place at Excelsior Springs High School as they welcome Dr. Sara Wickham to her first role as head principal.
City-Wide Garage Sales on September 8th and 9th – Excelsior Citizen
If you would like to take part in the Excelsior Springs City-Wide Garage Sale on September 8th and 9th, please fill in your details and you will be automatically registered.
12 Excelsior Springs Events This Week You Don’t Want to Miss – Excelsior Citizen
This week is exceptionally busy, with there being big events taking place every single day!
Missouri family wants to build apartment for 23-year-old with stage 4 breast cancer – FOX 4 Kansas City
A cancer diagnosis is hard to live with, especially when you’re 23 years old. An Excelsior Springs woman is spending her …
Legislators discuss negligible impact of Supreme Court decision on Missouri higher… – Fulton Sun
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, told the committee that although the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development was not present, …
Missouri colleges say their undergraduate admissions never used affirmative action – The Business Journals
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, held a discussion of this change and invited the state’s public universities to comment.
How the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling is affecting Missouri colleges, universities – Fox 2
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, said. “I find it to be helpful to have the public conversation so that our Missouri constituency is aware of …
5 Reasons to Take a Weekend Getaway to Excelsior Springs, Missouri – Gary Crossley Ford
Plan your perfect weekend escape to Excelsior Springs. Relax in mineral springs, immerse in history, and savor the charm.
Excelsior Springs Travel 2023: Best Places to Visit & Restaurants – Wanderlog
Excelsior Springs is a city in Clay and Ray counties in the U.S. state of Missouri and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
9 Small Towns in Missouri Were Ranked Among US Favorites – WorldAtlas
The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, in 2018. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
Shirley Mulvey – Heckart Funeral Home
Gaylon Hogan – Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs
George Ralph Harris – Courier-Tribune
Patricia Lammert – Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
JoAnn Deede – Jamestown Sun
Mary Hueser – Legacy.com
Edward Cowsert – Legacy.com
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