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
Clay County Commission Approves Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program – Excelsior Citizen
On November 30, 2023, the Clay County Commission passed an ordinance to adopt the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, marking a significant step in providing financial relief to eligible senior homeowners in the county.
Council Scrambles to Pass Chicken Ordinance in Egg-celsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
At their July 15, 2024 meeting, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved tax abatements for improvements at 414 S Thompson Avenue and 415 St. Louis Avenue.
MoDOT Begins Resurfacing Project on 69 Hwy, Causing Traffic Delays – Excelsior Citizen
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began a resurfacing project on 69 Highway, affecting traffic flow through Excelsior Springs.
Excelsior Springs Residents Shape the City’s Future at Comprehensive Plan Meeting – Excelsior Citizen
Community leaders, business owners, and government officials came together last week at the Excelsior Springs Community Center to participate in a Visioning Session called “Embrace the Current, a Community Rising,” an initiative to create a new City Comprehensive Plan.
Clay County Announces Child Support Warrant Amnesty Program – Excelsior Citizen
In recognition of August as National Child Enforcement Awareness Month, Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson has announced the launch of the county’s eighth “Warrant Amnesty Program.”
Excelsior Springs Primary Election Voter Guide: Clay and Ray Counties – Excelsior Citizen
As of July 25, 2024, four statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2024 ballot in the state of Missouri.
State audit alleges Missouri mayor misused city funds for personal expenses – Kansas City Star
The city — just north of Excelsior Springs in Clay and Ray counties — stored some of its records in disarray in a makeshift trailer made from the …
Missouri Senate District 7 | KC Voter Guide 2024 – KCUR
Joey LaSalle. Political bio / Biografía política. Joseph “Joey” M. LaSalle was born and raised in Excelsior Springs, but has lived in Kansas City …
Real ID Requirement Set to Affect All Missourians in 2025 – Excelsior Citizen
By 2025, Missouri will make a change to require “Real ID” from its citizens to access federal facilities, nuclear power plants, and most notably, boarding domestic flights within the United States.T
Schools
Board of Education Recap, July 9, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Board of Education convened on July 9, 2024, for a brief meeting.
Excelsior Springs School District Prepares for 2024-25 School Year – Excelsior Citizen
As the 2024-25 school year approaches, the Excelsior Springs School District has released key dates and essential information to ensure students, parents, and staff are well-prepared.
Meet area 4-H Council Officers | Richmond Daily News
Dantin McBee of Excelsior Springs, MO is a member of the Millville 4-H club. He has been in 4-H for six and a half years. to join in along with …
State track meet brings nearly $5M in revenue to Capital City – Jefferson City News Tribune
… Julie Smith/News Tribune In this file photo from May 2024, Excelsior Springs High School administrator Eric Marshall, right …
Business
Grants Awarded to Four Excelsior Springs Businesses for Downtown Renewal – Excelsior Citizen
Four businesses in downtown Excelsior Springs have been awarded some pretty significant grants to preserve and revitalize their historic properties.
Excelsior Springs Businesses Earn Food and Pool Safety Awards – Excelsior Citizen
Clay County Public Health Center recently released its list of winners for the Food Safety Excellence and Pool Quality of Excellence Awards for outstanding efforts in 2023.
Shamrock Hills Vineyard Makes a Splash at First Competition with Three Medals! – Excelsior Citizen
The 2024 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, held in Columbia, Missouri, on July 10-11, brought together some of the state’s finest wineries in a prestigious event showcasing the best of Missouri wines.
Local Artist Jenna Olcott’s Painting to be Transformed into Mural at The Springs Restaurant – Excelsior Citizen
Local artist Jenna Olcott was commissioned to create a vibrant, colorful painting of a local scene that will be transformed into a mural at the newly named…
Business Community Woos MU Extension in Hopes of Hosting Conference – Excelsior Citizen
Entrepreneurial communities are those that continuously work to facilitate economic development through entrepreneurship.
QuikTrip Announces Opening Date for New Excelsior Springs Location – Excelsior Citizen
QuikTrip is pleased to announce that its new location in Excelsior Springs will officially open for business on October 10th, 2024.
Lyrics on the Lawn Series Makes a Return After Rainy Setbacks – Excelsior Citizen
After a couple of cancellations due to rainy weather, the Lyrics on the Lawn series made a comeback at the Hall of Waters, with musical guests Western Hippie and Raquelitas Mexican Food.
A Career Defined by Passion: Jen Chappel Says Goodbye to Good Samaritan Center – Excelsior Citizen
What started as a last-minute interview has turned into a 19-year career at the Good Samaritan Center for Excelsior Springs, Missouri resident Jennifer “Jen” Chappel.
Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley – Missouri Life Magazine
Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley. Events; Venues; Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley. 426 S. Thompson Ave. Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 United States …
The Elms Hotel and Spa shares new line up of events, focused on self-care – KCTV5
The destination owned …
Public Safety
Timothy Haslett Jr Charged with Murder of Jaynie Crosdale – Excelsior Citizen
The following article contains graphic descriptions of violence, sexual assault, and abuse that may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for July 28, 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 July 28, 2024.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for July 14, 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 July 14, 2024.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for July 21, 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 July 21, 2024.
Excelsior Springs Residents Share Shocking Lightning Encounters – Excelsior Citizen
Tranquil summer days can quickly turn deadly when dark clouds gather and thunder rumbles in the distance.
Medical Emergency Leads to Fatal Collision in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
A 52-year-old Excelsior Springs man has died following a head-on collision that responders believed was caused by a medical emergency.
Kitchen Fire on Peachtree Lane Highlights Common Home Hazard – Excelsior Citizen
A residential fire broke out on Peachtree Lane Sunday afternoon (7/28/24) when food was left cooking on the stove unattended.
Independence Avenue organization remembers Jaynie Crosdale as more than victim – KSHB
TIMELINE | Case of accused Excelsior Springs murderer, rapist, kidnapper Timothy Haslett Jr. She immediately wondered if Haslett had anything to …
Black leaders in KC say police, prosecutors lacked urgency in Haslett investigation – Kansas City Star
Timothy Haslett Jr., 42, of Excelsior Springs, is accused of killing Jaynie Crosdale, 36, whose body was found by kayakers roughly 13 months ago in …
Excelsior Springs man pleads not guilty to kidnapping, rape, murder charges – KCTV5
An Excelsior Springs …
Additional Coverage: Kansas City Star, Excelsior Springs Standard, Marshall Democrat-News, MSN, Kansas City Defender, The Washington Post, FOX4KC.com, Yahoo, ABC News, KRCG, Oxygen,
Motorcyclist injured in early morning crash near Alanthus Grove – KTTN
Motorcycle crash near Excelsior Springs injures KC woman. A Kansas City resident was hurt when the motorcycle she was a passenger on overturned …
Two people from Excelsior Springs injured in Clay County accident – KMZU
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol an SUV driven by 52-year-old Brett Nelson of Excelsior Springs was northbound when he crossed the …
Missouri man’s disappearance stretches to over a year – FOX4KC.com
Excelsior Springs police say they have not received any leads on Frantz and have very little to follow up on. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone …
Excelsior Springs driver dies after head-on collision – NewsBreak
CLAY CO., Mo. (KCTV) – An Excelsior Springs driver who was fighting for his life following an early-week collision has lost his battle according ..
Sports
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 …
Featured
Talk of the Town – 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 22-28, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Each week, we will provide a comprehensive summary of major events, decisions, and discussions that took place in Excelsior Springs.
Excelsior Citizen’s Mackenzie Cole Finds Inspiration and Education in D.C. – Excelsior Citizen
Earlier this month, I had the honor of representing Excelsior Springs as a youth correspondent at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) at George Mason University in Washington, D.C.
Letter to the Editor: An Appeal to MO Voters with Disabilities and Those Who Love Them – Excelsior Citizen
The only way you are going to keep any of your disability services is if you get active now.
Current Project – Friends of the Wells
The soda well is located behind the Hall of Waters on the northeast corner. The lithia well is located next to Willow Spring Mercantile on East …
Water Sommelier discovers Excelsior Springs – Friends of the Wells
Anistacia Barrak-Barber, a water sommelier, recently discovered the history of Excelsior Springs and traveled to Excelsior Springs from Colorado to …
Preserving the Past – Courier-Tribune
27 at The Elms hotel in Excelsior Springs.Fuenfhausen, an architectural and cultural historian who grew up in Liberty, has been studying slave houses …
Excelsior Springs Farmer’s Market Cooking Demo and Canner Gauge Testing Event – MU Extension, University of Missouri
MU Extension is partnering with the Excelsior Springs Farmer’s Market to provide a cooking demonstration and canner dial gauge testing.
‘He was the light of the family’: Youth coach and trainer LaMark Williams died at 35 – Kansas City Star
He grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 2014. In high school Turner was an accomplished athlete who …
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
Marie Holloway Bates
Gareld “Gary” Everett Salisbury
Dr. Richard Blair “Dick” Curnow M.D.
William J. Williams II
James Whitaker (Susan Masters)
Doris Andersen
Carol Hunsaker
Jerry Keith Malloy
G. Donald Johnson
Corrine Ellen Johnson
Marilyn Sterling
Marion Lee Gladman
Dolores June Hartel
Margaret Ann Taylor-Lackey
Edward Louis Tharp
Dorothy Lorene Riley
Barbara Don Antle
Edward Thomas “Ed” Goligoski
Freda Mae Haney
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