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

June 10 City Council Meeting: Elder Abuse Awareness, Hospital Report, and More – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs City Council meeting on June 10, 2024, included Mayor Mark Spohn, proclaiming June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month;

Excelsior Springs Primary Election Ballot Information – Excelsior Citizen
As we near the August primary elections the election boards are reaching out with information.

Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting June 17, 2024 – YouTube
… Excelsior Citizen Facebook Group, Facebook Page, and YouTube Channel. Find City Council agendas and information here: https://cityofesmo.com/index …

Brief Agenda, Big Discussions at Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs City Council meeting covered a concise agenda of only three items, yet it sparked significant community engagement and discussion.

Clay County Fights Cybercrime with Free E-Waste Recycling Event – Excelsior Citizen
To combat cybercrime and protect residents from identity theft, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office is hosting a free electronics recycling event

Bookworms Rejoice! MCPL Summer Reading Program Returns – Excelsior Citizen
The Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) is gearing up for its annual celebration of reading and storytelling with the launch of the 2024 Summer at MCPL program, themed “Telling Tales”.

Business

Mark Johnson, Elms Marketing Director, Prioritizes Community Connection – Excelsior Citizen
Mark Johnson, a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, has joined the historic Elms Hotel & Spa as the new Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events.

DEP Celebrates 18th Year of Wine Festival in Downtown Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
The streets of downtown Excelsior Springs came alive this weekend as the Downtown Excelsior Partnership celebrated its 18th year, marking a significant change in venue from Lovers Lane

Weekly Excelsior Springs Farmers Market Summary: June 17, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Greetings from the Farmers Market! Here’s a recap of our bustling week.

Local Favorite J.D. and The Chasers Kick Off Live Music Return at Icehouse Blues Garden – Excelsior Citizen
Excitement filled the air at Wabash BBQ’s Icehouse Blues Garden last Saturday night, June 7, as local favorites J.D. and The Chasers took center stage for the venue’s long-awaited reopening.

Traffic Route Changes at McCleary and 69 Highway Intersection for QuikTrip Construction – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Police Department has announced significant traffic route changes at the McCleary and 69 Highway intersection due to the ongoing construction of the new QuikTrip store.

Kids as Vendors Fosters Young Entrepreneurs – Excelsior Citizen
Saturday saw another successful installment of Kids As Vendors, a bi-weekly event empowering local youth to explore their entrepreneurial spirit.

Wild Bunch Car Show Drives Support for Local Animal Shelter – Excelsior Citizen
The third annual Wild Bunch Car Show, held at the Wild Bunch Flea Market, saw a successful turnout this past weekend with 68 entries!

Farmers Market Kicks Off Season with Double Success – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market kicked off its 2024 season in a big way on Wednesday, June 5th, with a double market featuring fresh produce, local vendors, and fun activities for the whole family.

Mill Inn Renovation Hits a Snag, Still Targets Fall Opening – Excelsior Citizen
Renovation plans for the former Mill Inn restaurant in downtown Excelsior Springs have ballooned since new owners Chuck and Sonia Duckworth purchased the property last year.

Fox 4 News’ Matt Stewart Shares His Literary Journey at Excelsior Springs Farmers Market – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market saw an exciting visitor this week as Fox 4 News’ anchor and reporter Matt Stewart set up a booth to autograph his five published books.

Meet Our Staff – Roberts Robinson GMC – Roberts Robinson Chevrolet GMC
Meet the staff of Roberts Robinson Chevrolet GMC, a Chevrolet, GMC dealership servicing Excelsior Springs.

The 11 Best Destination by Hyatt Hotels to Book with Points – Upgraded Points
… Excelsior Springs, Missouri, 30 minutes outside Kansas City, Missouri. Excelsior Springs, famous for its iconic mineral water springs, has much to …

Discover Brittany Buckwalter Events & Activities in Excelsior Springs – Eventbrite
Brittany buckwalter events in Excelsior Springs, MO ; Kansas City Mo Mediumship Event. Sat, Aug 3 • 3:00 PM. Casa Di VIte International Wine Cafe. We …

Bird flu has hit cows in Kansas and sparked precautions in Missouri. Here’s what that means for you – The Beacon
A dairy cow at Be Whole Again Farm, a Missouri dairy that sells raw milk Be Whole Again Farm in Excelsior Springs sells raw milk to consumers.
More Coverage: The Ottawa Herald, Gardner News

Ventana Gourmet Grill – ventanagourmetgrill.com
The service was *chefs kiss*. The food was delicious. My husband got the chicken Alfredo and I got the steak. Perfect portion sizes. But the dessert, …

Public Safety

Hellcat Thief Hits 169 MPH in High-Speed Getaway, Arrest Made – Excelsior Citizen
A 2016 Dodge Charger SRT “Hellcat” was stolen from Heartland Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram in Excelsior Springs on Monday, June 10, around 5:00 PM.

Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy Leads Comprehensive Gun Safety Workshop – Excelsior Citizen
On the morning of Saturday, June 8, 2024, Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy of the Excelsior Springs Police Department conducted an informative workshop on gun safety.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for June 23, 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 June 23, 2024.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for June 16, 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 June 16, 2024.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for June 9, 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 June 9, 2024.

Wife Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Kearney Homicide – Excelsior Citizen
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation of a homicide…

Spike in Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts Alarms Excelsior Springs Community – Excelsior Citizen
Over the past couple of weeks, numerous residents of Excelsior Springs have reported a concerning increase in car thefts, break-ins, and petty crimes.

Keeping Pets Safe in the Summer Heat – Excelsior Citizen
The summer heat is here, and it is just going to get warmer as the days go on.

PD announces vehicle registration to follow grace period – KMZU.com
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO – Excelsior Springs police say some drivers are registering motor vehicles and trailers in other states to avoid paying …

Man gets life plus 30 years for Liberty restaurant shooting – Courier-Tribune
CLAY COUNTY — An Excelsior Springs man was sentenced to life plus 30 years in prison for his role in the shooting of a man in a Liberty restaurant …

Suspect in custody following armed carjacking in Excelsior Springs, crash in Liberty – KCTV5
Police in Excelsior …
More coverage: Fox4KC, KMBC, KMZU

Suspect in Excelsior Springs armed carjacking facing 3 charges following arrest – KCTV5
Baker is alleged to …
More Coverage: KMBC, Yahoo Autos

Five defendants waive hearings in Grundy County Circuit Court – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
Rachel Hillary Trump of Excelsior Springs pleaded guilty to an amended charge of passing a bad check, a misdemeanor, on February 20. Imposition of …

KC-area police share safety tips after recent carjackings, robberies – FOX4KC.com
… Excelsior Springs. Police urge people to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings. “The first thing is to always know your surroundings …

Man found dead at Rocky Hollow Park identified. Here’s what to know about the case – MSN
… Excelsior Springs, Sarah Boyd, spokesperson for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said. The man has been identified as Gildardo H. Carvaja, 53, a …

Area woman appears in court – Richmond Daily News
An Excelsior Springs business owner appeared in Ray County Court after multiple motions were filed from both the state and the defense in regard …

Heat advisory warns of heat index values up 10 108 in Missouri – KTTN
Liberty, Excelsior Springs. Ray, Richmond, Lawson. Carroll, Carrollton, Norborne. Chariton, Keytesville, Brunswick. Jackson, Kansas City, Independence.

Sports

Lt Dowdy Update Dodge Charger Hellcat Theft in Excelsior Springs – YouTube
… March 18, 2024. The Excelsior Citizen•25 views · 47:06. Go to channel · Excelsior Springs City Council Meeting March 4, 2024. The Excelsior Citizen•39 …

An armed robbery took place in Excelsior Springs at Heartland Dodge – TikTok
103 Likes, TikTok video from Excelsior Citizen (@excelsiorcitizen): “An armed robbery took place in Excelsior Springs at Heartland Dodge …

KC – Excelsior Springs Championship – Division 1 Leaderboard = Amateur Players Tour – Amateur Players Tour – BlueGolf
View Amateur Players Tour Leaderboards, Scorecards, Player Profiles, Player Statistics, Course Statistics, Course Layouts and Live Streams.

2024 Excelsior Springs Golf Tournament Results – Amateur Players Tour
Excelsior Springs has long been a golf course I’ve told our players not to sleep on. It’s the easiest course on paper, but it’s got a real set of …

Checkers fly for Bidinger at Lakeside – USRA Racing
(2) 50C Josh Mclaughlin, Excelsior Springs, Mo. DNS – 68 Kerry Davis, Parkville, Mo. DNS – 49 Patrick Royalty, Kansas City, Kan. Heat #2: 1. (2)

Hibner, Hisel, Isaacs finish strong at I-35 Speedway – USRA Racing
(9) 50C Josh Mclaughlin, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 7. (7) 27 Tyler O’Neal, Bethany, Mo. 8. (4) 17 Dean Galvan, Bonner Springs, Kan. 9. (12) 18M Chase …

Tyler Hibner wire-to-wire for Winston win – USRA Racing
7. (9) 13M Chris Mercer, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 8. (7) 20J Jayden Bears, Kansas City, Mo. 9.

Kansas City Summer Championships: Scout Blog, Day 1 – Prep Baseball Report
… Excelsior Springs , MO / 2025. 25′ | MIF | Klayton Glaspy (Excelsior Springs) @LumberjacksBB. Flys one to deep center for a 3 run smooth LH swing …

Panthers sign CB Sam Webb off Raiders’ practice squad – MSN
Webb, an Excelsior Springs, Mo, native, attended Missouri Western State University from 2016 to 2021. He earned All-MIAA Second Team honors for …

Wildcats’ Kim named to all-state team – Warren County Record
The second-lowest ranked team to receive an honor was Excelsior Springs at 36. “It was super exciting to still make the team even though our …

Clancy bags USRA B-Mod checkers at Lakeside – United States Racing Association
DNS – 711 Bill Ruisinger, Bonner Springs, Kan. Heat #3: 1. (1) 38D Darrion McLaughlin, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 2. (3) 6 Dustin Kruse, Baltic, S.D.

Featured

Sunshine, Sweat, and Success: Inaugural Plein Air Event a Hit in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
Local landmarks and landscapes provided a canvas for more than twenty artists in the inaugural Paint the Town, Plein Air Event last Saturday, June 7th.

Community Center Makes a Splash Hosting First-Ever ‘Home’ Swim Meet – Excelsior Citizen
The Kearney Purple Wave Swim Team dove into a new era Thursday night, hosting their first home meet at the sparkling new outdoor pool at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

Editorial: Excelsior’s got Pride? – Excelsior Citizen
The month of June is Pride month celebrating and honoring our LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, and family.

Letter to the Editor: Dangerous Dogs on the Loose and Gay Pride Resistance – Excelsior Citizen
This week, our inbox for Letters to the Editor has been positively overflowing – well, overflowing for us at least!

Once Dormant Garden Club Growing Again – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Garden Club is back in bloom after a period of dormancy.

Through the Lens: Highlights of Waterfest 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
This year’s Waterfest festival brought over 100 vendors, live music entertainment, kids activities, car, bike, and truck show, parade, contests, and tons of fun

Waterfest Rocks Excelsior Springs with Diverse Musical Lineup – Excelsior Citizen
Waterfest 2024 brought a vibrant mix of music to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, keeping festivalgoers entertained for two days packed with live performances.

Boopy Locks Bike Show Crowns Top Motorcycle Enthusiasts – Excelsior Citizen
The 2nd annual Boopy Locks Bike Show was a roaring success at this year’s Waterfest, drawing motorcycle enthusiasts from near and far.

Missouri MUFON Hosts Town Hall Meeting for World UFO Day – Excelsior Citizen
In celebration of World UFO Day and the 77th anniversary of the Roswell UFO incident, the Missouri Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) is set to host a public Town Hall meeting.

Citizen Social: Hall of Waters Pool – Excelsior Citizen
On Monday June 17, a post was shared into the Excelsior Citizen Facebook group from the Hall of Waters Visitor Center page.

Seventeenth Annual Custom Car, Hot Rod, and Truck Show Revs Up at Waterfest – Excelsior Citizen
The seventeenth annual Custom Car, Hot Rod, and Truck Show, held Saturday as part of the Waterfest festivities, brought car enthusiasts from all over the region to admire meticulously crafted custom vehicles.

Crist and Mulnix kick-off Lyrics on the Lawn Summer Series – Excelsior Citizen
Taking center stage at the Hall of Waters, musicians B. Howard Crist and Matthew Mulnix set the tone for the Lyrics on the Lawn summer series

Sew Much to See: Quilt Show Shares Stories Through Stitches – Excelsior Citizen
The Calico Quilters Club transformed the Hall of Waters into a vibrant display of textile art at their annual Waterfest Quilt Show.

Project Facts – Hall of Waters
The Hall of Waters, situated in downtown Excelsior Springs, is located within a Qualified Census Tract, meeting the definition of a …

Economy, Heritage, Connection – Hall of Waters
… Hall of Waters would bring economic benefits to Excelsior Springs while preserving a critical pieceof the communitys identity and character.

Mizzou to welcome more than 300 high school students for Missouri Scholars Academy – University of Missouri
Nicholas Dunker, Excelsior Springs Grady Leip, Gladstone Brennan Judkins, Kearney Kelsey Pratt, Kearney Matthew Fang, Liberty Michael Fang …

Gilman City Fair rabbit and cattle show results – KTTN
Senior Showmanship: Braydon Cull, Excelsior Springs, MO. Post Views: 0. Share this: …

National Conference – The Leavenworth Times
… Excelsior Springs, Missouri, by the National Conference of State Legislators for a summit with academics, election officials and state Elections …

Scraps of life form new book – Courier-Tribune
Kay Klinkenborg of Excelsior Springs and Deanna DeLong of Smithville recently published a book of poetry called Crumb Quilt Poems. The collection …