Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines - May 8, 2023-May 21, 2023

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

Kids Give Aquatic Center Stamp of Approval – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Community Center’s Aquatic Center expansion is making significant strides as it moves closer to completion.

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The council discussed a variety of topics, ranging from appointments to boards and commissions to ordinances related to public safety and transportation

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On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the annual Excelsior Springs Prayer Breakfast was held at the beautiful Elms Hotel.

Excelsior Springs Community Center Phase II Progress Update – Excelsior Citizen
The highly anticipated Aquatic Center at the Excelsior Springs Community Center project is well underway, and significant progress has been made over the past week.

Mental Health Awareness: Overcoming Stigma – Excelsior Springs Hospital
As we move into the second week of Mental Health Awareness Month, Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions continues to raise awareness …

National Melanoma Month: ESH CEO Shares Her Personal Story – Excelsior Springs Hospital
Contact Us. Excelsior Springs Hospital 1700 Rainbow Blvd. Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Main Number: 816-630-6081 …

May 2023 Health and Wellness Calendar – Excelsior Springs Hospital
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Mayor hosts breakfast for community – Excelsior Springs Standard
Select performances from Job Corps Color Guard was followed by Tim Harlan leading the Excelsior Springs High School Choir, setting the stage for …

Excelsior Springs Hospital services community through new initiatives – Excelsior Springs Standard
As Excelsior Springs Hospital been experiencing “amazing growth,” its board of trustees approved over $5 million to be spent on equipment, …

Spohn: Excelsior’s brightest days are ahead – Excelsior Springs Standard
Mark Spohn is an intricate part of the Excelsior Springs community. Elected mayor of Excelsior Springs with a 4-1 vote on April 14, …

Council appoints new members, declares proclamations – Excelsior Springs Standard
Laurie Gehrt was appointed to the Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority, replacing councilman… Premium Content is …

Business

#TuesdayTeamLunch for All at ReeceNichols Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the annual Excelsior Springs Prayer Breakfast was held at the beautiful Elms Hotel.

Chamber’s Westside Committee Successful in Forming CID – Excelsior Citizen
Members of the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s Westside Committee were celebrating on Tuesday when the results from the election to form a Community Improvement District (CID) were called in favor.

Wild Bunch Car Show Leaves Attendees Yearning for More – Excelsior Citizen
Wild Bunch Craft Mall in Excelsior Springs became a hub of automotive excitement as it played host to a thrilling “Fast and Furious” car show that drew in more than 80 participants.

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The Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) welcomed everyone into the downtown on Friday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the public turned out!

Trolley wine tours in Excelsior Springs take guests on a whirlwind visit – Columbia Missourian
The Excelsior Springs Trolley Wine Tours take visitors to four of the city’s local wineries where they’ll experience tastings, meals, …

Big River Ranch has 2000 acres of land and activities to explore this summer – Columbia Missourian
Trolley wine tours in Excelsior Springs take guests on a whirlwind visit. Each tour begins and ends in downtown Excelsior Springs at Willow Spring …

Schools

Excelsior Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony Honors Achievements – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony, held on May 11, 2023, was a momentous event that celebrated the achievements and contributions of the graduating seniors.

Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center to Hold First In-Person Graduation Ceremony Since Pandemic – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center is thrilled to announce its first in-person graduation ceremony since before the pandemic.

Lewis Elementary Crossing Guard Receives Touching Surprise – Excelsior Citizen
Lewis Elementary School’s beloved crossing guard, Jim Wesley, was met with a heartwarming surprise on Wednesday as appreciative parents and students presented him with a special gift basket in recognition of his unwavering dedication.

2023 Tiger Summer Camps – Excelsior Springs School District
Excelsior Springs School District. 300 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | Phone 816-630-9200 | Fax 816-630-9203.

Northwest announces spring 2023 semester honor rolls – Northwest Missouri State University
Excelsior Springs, Academic, Thomas M Creel. Excelsior Springs, President, Amie P Farabee. Excelsior Springs, President, Elizabeth K Farabee.

Excelsior Springs senior class partakes in ceremony – Excelsior Springs Standard
Mark Spohn is an intricate part of the Excelsior Springs community. Elected mayor of Excelsior Springs with a 4-1 vote on April 14, he took over the …

Public Safety

Tragic Fatality Occurs as Pedestrian Struck by Train in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
At approximately 11:59 am, a man tragically lost his life after being struck by a train near the railway crossing on South McCleary Road just south of the Walmart in Excelsior Springs.

Joint Operation in Excelsior Springs Leads to Multiple Arrests – Excelsior Citizen
If you noticed an increase in police activity in Excelsior Springs on Saturday it wasn’t by chance. In a meticulously planned and executed operation, the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) joined forces with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department to crack down on criminal activities within the community.

Car Accident in Excelsior Springs Sends One to Hospital – Excelsior Citizen
The Missouri Highway Patrol is providing the following details regarding a recent traffic incident that occurred on May 14, 2023, in Ray County.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff’s Reports – 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 May 12, 2023.

Police investigate third homicide since September in one Topeka block – The Topeka Capital-Journal
Eric D. Perkins, 33, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., was subsequently wounded and arrested after a police shootout in downtown Topeka in connection …

DWI Arrest by Troopers – KCHI Radio
An Excelsior Springs woman was arrested Tuesday at about 4:00 pm in Carroll County for alleged DWI. Twenty-three-year-old Sasha L Crowley was …

Preliminary Heating set in assault case – Excelsior Springs Standard
The case of an Excelsior Springs man facing felony charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action has been continued.

Rear-Ending Accident Leaves Two Excelsior Springs Residents with Injuries – Northwest MO Info
A pair of Excelsior Springs residents were left with injuries in a rear-ending accident Sunday morning in Ray County.

Sports

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Article submitted by ESHS Junior, Brody Hurla. The Excelsior Springs Tiger Bowling Team placed 8th out of 23 teams in the USBC High School Missouri State Competition, beating larger schools in the Kansas City, Missouri area such as Lee’s Summit, Ray-Pec, and Fort Osage.

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Welcoming Former MLB Player Shaun Marcum – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs native and former MLB baseball player, Shaun Marcum, is set to be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Worth County golfers finish ninth at districts – Maryville Daily Forum
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — The Worth County Tigers saw their golf season come to an end Monday afternoon in Excelsior Springs.

Hulsey Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament at Table Rock Lake – Bass Resource
Anthony Johnson of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $695 and 2nd place in the tournament.

Excelsior Springs Middle School Invitational – Results – Track & Field Meet – Athletic.net
Official Tue, Apr 12, 2022 Apr 12, 2022 Excelsior Springs HS. Show More Details… Contact Host. Official ResultsMeet InfoPostsTeamsTeam Scores …

Marshall athletes prepare for sectional meet – Marshall Democrat-News
Smithville senior Spencer Engle and Excelsior Springs senior Dalton Layton were second and third, each clearing 5-10 3/4. Kearney sophomore Tre Smith …

Turner tops USRA B-Mods at US 36 Raceway – USRA Racing
(2) 07 Daniel Harris, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 2. (4) 12C Stephen Clancy, Odessa, Mo. 3. (5) 54 Eddie Ingram, Linn Valley, Kan.

Featured

Excelsior Springs’ Waterfest: A Spectacular Celebration of Community and Heritage – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs, known for its rich mineral water heritage, is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual extravaganza: Waterfest!

Youth Archer Dantin McBee Continues to Shine – Excelsior Citizen
At just 13 years old, Dantin McBee, a talented archer and middle school student, continues his rise in the world of competitive archery.

Excelsior Springs Farmers Market Returns with Kickoff Event – Excelsior Citizen
The much-anticipated kickoff of this season’s Farmers Market will take place on Wednesday, July 7th in Downtown Excelsior Springs from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the corner of Mill and Broadway Ave.

Ballet North Presents Spring Festival of Dance at Excelsior Springs Performing Arts Center – Excelsior Citizen
Ballet enthusiasts and art aficionados are in for a treat as Ballet North prepares to showcase its highly anticipated Spring Festival of Dance.

Local Mom Organizes Fundraiser to Provide Service Dog for Son with Down Syndrome – Excelsior Citizen
Carrie (Ferriss) Pugh, a dedicated mother is spearheading a fundraising campaign to secure a service dog for her son, John Jr., who has Down Syndrome.

Watkins Mill Unveils Exciting Lineup of Summer Events – Excelsior Citizen
Watkins Mill State Park is gearing up for a summer full of exciting events and educational presentations.

Hotel magnate Eppley left philanthropic mark on Omaha – Lincoln Journal Star
… and Oaks resort at Excelsior Springs in Missouri near Kansas City. In the 1950s, he had the largest privately-held hotel chain in the nation.

Travel Archives – Kansas City Magazine
The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs debuts a major renovation · Read More ». Martin Cizmar September 20, 2022. Travel …

What is social trust and how can American rebuild it? – Opinion – Deseret News
2, 1948, President Harry S. Truman settled into the Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to receive the results from his bid for reelection.

Obituaries

The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.

Harvey Swearingen (1941-2023) Legacy Remembers
Albert Anderson (1935-2023) Legacy Remembers
Brenda George (1960-2023) Legacy Remembers
Warren “Woody” Woodson Aeschliman – Dooley Funeral Home – KTVO
Edna Ellen Creason – KMZU
Ruth Carlson (1930-2023) Legacy Remembers
Scottie Thompson (1953-2023) Legacy Remembers
Jennifer R. Blyth – Benton County Enterprise
Frances Raines (1931-2023) Legacy Remembers
Sharon E. Robinson (1941-2023) Echovita