Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines

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

Primary Election Wrap-Up: Amendments and Candidates Heading to General Election – Excelsior Citizen
In the recent primary election, Amendment 1, which proposed a property tax exemption for childcare establishments, did not pass.

Job Corps Students Working to Restore Crystal Lithia Pagoda – Excelsior Citizen
Students from the Excelsior Springs Job Corps are stepping up to repair the historic Crystal Lithia mineral water well site, which has suffered severe weather damage over the past several years.

City Council Cuts Chicken Permit Fees, Delays R-4 Zoning Changes – Excelsior Citizen
At the August 5, 2024, Excelsior Springs City Council meeting, the council addressed several issues, including the re-appointment of members to the Vintage Plaza Community Improvement District board

When a Mayor Goes Unchecked… – Excelsior Citizen
When Excelsior Estates was audited, no one could have expected the results to come back the way they did.

Excelsior Springs Among Finalists to Host 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs has been named one of the three finalist towns in the running to host the 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference, alongside Perryville and Maryville.

Excelsior Springs Hospital Announces August Health and Wellness Classes – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Hospital, in collaboration with the Excelsior Springs Community Center, is pleased to announce its upcoming series of health and wellness education forums for August.

Dunbar Avenue to Close August 5-9 for Railway Repair – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs, MO – Residents and commuters are advised that significant repairs and replacements of the railroad tracks at Miller’s Crossing

Housing Authority Director Urges Community Action to Support HUD Funding – Excelsior Citizen
At the recent monthly SAFE Meeting held at the hospital, Housing Authority Director Carrie Hiltner made a passionate appeal to citizens, urging them to take action by sending letters to Congress and the White House.

Willadsens Named August 2024 Thrive Curb Appeal Winners in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
The Willadsen family, longtime residents of Excelsior Springs, have been named the August 2024 Thrive Curb Appeal winners for their colorful and welcoming home.

Primaries will test incumbents in year of historic turnover for Missouri Senate – Missouri Independent
Two-term state Rep. Kurtis Gregory of Marshall has the fundraising edge over three-term state Rep. Doug Richey of Excelsior Springs. Jim Bates of …

Mid-Missouri Senate district will have new senator in January – 93.9 The Eagle
Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) chairs the House Special Committee on Government Accountability. Richey is also co-chair of the Joint Committee …

Update: Senate Representative Kurtis Gregory wins bruising GOP primary for Missouri Senate seat – 93.9 The Eagle
… ) beats State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) by…

Saline Carries Nolte to November Ballot; Gregory Advances in State… – KMMO
Marshall’s Kurtis Gregory won four of the six counties in the 21st Senatorial District to defeat Excelsior Springs’ Doug Richey with 56 percent of …

State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” | 93.9 The Eagle
Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) by a vote of 14,940 to 11,442. That’s a margin of 56 to 43 percent. Representative Gregory, who chairs the …

Incumbent Missouri senators survive primary challenges across the state – Missouri Independent
State Sens. Mike Moon, Rick Brattin, Barbara Washington and Angela Mosley held on to their seats on Tuesday, while Republicans voted out four …

Business

Young Adventurers Explore Excelsior Springs on Sold-Out Trolley Tour – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce organized “Kid’s Day Out,” a sold-out trolley tour for a group of children and their families this past Wednesday, August 7th.

Two Downtown Boutiques Celebrate Grand Re-Opening After Expanding Into Their Own Storefronts – Excelsior Citizen
Downtown Excelsior Springs welcomed the Grand Reopening of two beloved boutiques this past weekend.

Nourishing the Community: Inside the Community Center’s Wellness Cafe – Excelsior Citizen
Tucked inside the Community Center, citizens will find a fully stocked Wellness Café offering everything from protein shakes to frozen yogurt.

Excelsior Springs Hosts First Annual Festival on September 14th – Excelsior Citizen
The city of Excelsior Springs is set to come alive with the vibrant sounds and flavors of Ireland at the inaugural Irish Festival on Saturday, September 14th.

Excelsior Springs Celebrates National Farmers Market Week – Excelsior Citizen
On Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, the Excelsior Springs Farmers Market joined communities across the nation in celebrating the 25th annual National Farmers Market Week.

Meet the Charming Abby’s Sweet Peas – Excelsior Citizen
Abby’s Sweet Peas (Abigail’s) opened their doors at 459 S Thomson Avenue on September 1st, 2023, bringing a new level of charm to downtown.

Excelsior Springs Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market is set to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, from August 4-10, 2024, during this Wednesday’s event.

Maryville makes shortlist for MU Extension community conference location – The Maryville Forum
… Excelsior Springs and Perryville. “This conference offers rural communities throughout the state the opportunity to showcase their downtown …

A timeless hotel worth a stay – Review of The Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs, MO – Tripadvisor
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our …

All-natural products at Be Whole Again Farm in Excelsior Springs heal body, land – KSHB
A family farm in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, hopes their products will heal bodies and heal our land. “Be Whole Again Farm” specializes in 100 …

This Historic Family-Owned Restaurant in Missouri Will Serve You the Most Delicious Meal – OnlyinYourState
Willow Spring Mercantile is a top historic family-owned restaurant in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Get lunch and enjoy local wine and beer!

Public Safety

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff’s Reports for August 4, 2024 – 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 4, 2024.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff’s Reports for August 11, 2024 – 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, 2024.

Lawson Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography – Excelsior Citizen
A Lawson, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court today to distributing child pornography over the internet.

Quick Response Curbs Catastrophe in Saratoga Ave Fire – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs, MO—A fire broke out in an upper-story apartment at 109 Saratoga Ave on Monday afternoon, August 5th, displacing residents and damaging the building.

Two City Employees Injured in Sunday Morning Crash – Excelsior Citizen
On the morning of August 4, 2024, a traffic accident involving two vehicles left two well-known employees of the City of Excelsior Springs with moderate injuries.

Is there a 3rd victim in Kansas City rape, murder case involving missing Black women? – Kansas City Star
Timothy Haslett, of Excelsior Springs, has been charged in a murder case of missing Black women from KC. Evidence alludes to a 3rd victim.

Missouri Man’s Dungeon Basement Hid at Least 2 Kidnapped Women: Cops | Inside Edition
… Excelsior Springs, according to authorities. She had been repeatedly raped, beaten, whipped and tortured during weeks of captivity by a man named …

Demand for raw milk is strong, even as bird flu in cattle adds new concerns about health risks – KCUR
… Excelsior Springs,. Skyler Rossi. /. Harvest Public Media. Rachel Moser holds open a tank of raw milk at her farm in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Be …

Three injured in Ray County accident – KMZU.com
— Three Excelsior Springs residents were injured in a two vehicle crash in Ray County this morning. A vehicle driven by Nathan Conyers, 43, of …

Excelsior Springs man injured in Ray County crash – KMZU
RAY COUNTY — An accident in Ray County this (Wed) morning seriously injured an Excelsior Springs man.

Sports

Inaugural Vic Bonuchi Golf Tournament Raises Funds for High School Football Team – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs community recently came together for a special golf tournament in support of the local high school football team.

Hibner, Mercer, Isaacs winners in Winston – USRA Racing
(2) 13 Chris Mercer, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 2. (3) 9H Nic Hanes, Trenton, Mo. 3. (4) 88 Jeff Dixon, Trenton, Mo. 4. (6) 3X Tony Manley, Osborn, Mo …

Top 40 Missouri high school defensive linemen to watch in 2024 – Sports Illustrated
Justin Wright, sr., Excelsior Springs. Wright, a 6-1, 305-pounder, earned third-team all-state honors in Class 4 as a junior last season. Missouri …

Dishong, Turner take Lakeside Speedway top honors – USRA Racing
(7) 38D Darrion McLaughlin, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 7. (5) 33D Adam Dunwoodie, Polo, Mo. 8. (1) 36 Brian Andrews, Bonner Springs, Kan. 9. (9) 3X3 …

Featured

Lyrics on the Lawn: Donny Altman and Friends Delight Crowd at Historic Hall of Waters – Excelsior Citizen
This past Friday, August 9th, the front lawn of the historic Hall of Waters was the place to be as nearly 100 community members gathered…

Fiddler on the Roof Closes its Curtains at Slightly Off Broadway Theatre – Excelsior Citizen
This past weekend marked the final performances of Fiddler on the Roof at Slightly Off Broadway Theatre.

Excelsior Springs Native Em Rice Joins Fire Department as EMT – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Fire Department recently welcomed a new emergency medical technician (EMT) to its ranks: Em Rice.

Kind Hearts Bloom in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
The spirit of giving is flourishing in Excelsior Springs, with heartwarming acts of generosity brightening the lives of others.

A Love Letter to Excelsior Springs: Manny Rivera’s Audio Postcard – Excelsior Citizen
This summer, Excelsior Springs’ charming downtown captured the heart of Manny Rivera, our intern at the Excelsior Citizen.

Excelsior Springs Through a Mother’s Eyes: A Letter from 1946 – Excelsior Citizen
The following article was written by Excelsior Springs native Paul Stevens, whose father, Walt, was the Editor for the Excelsior Springs Daily Standard from 1946 to 1948 and went on to work in journalism for more than 50 years.

Talk of the Town – August 5-11, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
We’ll highlight public comments, social media interactions, and responses from local leaders to give you a well-rounded view of how these stories are impacting our city.

Talk of the Town – July 22-July 28, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Welcome to Talk of the Town! Each week, we will provide a comprehensive summary of major events, decisions, and discussions that took place in Excelsior Springs.

Talk of the Town – July 29-August 4, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Welcome to Talk of the Town! Each week, we will provide a comprehensive summary of major events, decisions, and discussions that took place in Excelsior Springs.

Fall for fun: As Tulsa begins to cool down from the summer heat, plan your fall road trip to... – Tulsa People
BBQ and Fly-In on the River festival is held in Excelsior Springs, just outside of Kansas City, Missouri. Courtesy. The greater Kansas City area is …

Excelsior Springs, James Farm | KC History – Missouri Valley Special Collections
The white frame wing of the house as pictured was sold for cash by Mrs. Samuel to officials of the 1903 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, as an …