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. 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. We would love your feedback!
Top 3 Stories from Last Week:
House Fire on Cheyenne Drive Leaves Family in Need After Total Loss
Authentic Italian Deli, Donnici’s Sack Lunches and Catering, Opens in Excelsior Springs
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This week the Community Center’s Poverty Simulation event went viral when citizens began questioning whether it should be occurring and what effect it would really have on people participating. Some used sarcasm to make their points, degrading the event as being hypocritical. This led to the Community Center editing their response, explaining the purpose and intent of the program.
The Community Action Agency will be the group conducting the simulation, an educational experience that is used throughout the metropolitan area to bring awareness to those living in poverty. The Excelsior Citizen published information regarding this event on December 9, 2024. Register here.
As the Winter Storm blew in, City Saver Thrift took it upon themselves to host an “overnight hot chocolate” in their event space, inviting anyone who may need to take shelter to join them. The response was overwhelming, with people donating bedding, food, and enthusiastically giving it their support. The post reached over 27,100 people, with 366 shares.
Kevin Morgan responded, “It is part of the Fishing River drainage complex. It rains and it drains. But it is also definitely being fed by Springs. The springs don’t generate enough water to maintain a level that is always flowing to the eye. And you can prove that it is spring fed to yourself. After it freezes over there will be spots along the stream’s edge where the unfrozen spring flows in. Melted spots along the way. You can see several from the Elms bridge looking south.”
Andy Shipman followed saying, “This is Williams Creek, it also runs through my 20 acres. This year, for the first time, we were completely dry all summer and fall.
We had beaver dam issues really bad last year and two years ago. I’m wondering if they didn’t build something more successful further upstream.”
When extreme storms bring out emergency workers to clear roads or restore power, Casey’s General Store is really good about offering food and drinks to them for free.
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The majority of people were right when it came to guessing how many inches of snow the area received! There were reports from 11”-14”! The winter season isn’t over yet, with Nick Bender from Channel 9 KMBC reporting that an arctic blast of air is on the way, with more bouts of snow and ice in the next two weeks!
The Excelsior Springs Parks Foundation held their pre-sale party on Friday for this year’s Piccadilly, with the theme “Down and Derby.” They sold out all 220 tickets from the event in less than 1 hour! They do still have 4 tickets still available ($60 each). Send a message to their Facebook Page.
Announcements:
The Excelsior Springs Police Department issued the following on January 10, 2025:
On January 7, 2025, Walter’s was involved in an altercation resulting in an Aggravated Assault with a Knife. He is now wanted for questioning.
If you know where Walter’s is located or have any information that could assist investigators, please call 9-1-1.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit a TIP through our website at https://cityofesmo.com/espd/tips-comments/
Thank you for your assistance and please stay safe.
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