

Here’s a collection of this week’s news headlines published this week pertaining to Excelsior Springs:
‘Demolition by neglect’ unofficial cause of collapse – Excelsior Springs Standard
First came what Economic Development Director Melinda Mehaffy called “demolition by neglect” of The Royal Hotel resulting from previous owners. “On May 21, bricks began falling out of the first floor,” Mehaffy stated.
Pyrotechnics light 4th of July sky in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs celebrated America’s 245th birthday with blasts of gunpowder and flashes of light. After dark Sunday, the annual fireworks display began from the upper reaches of Siloam Mountain Park.
Police leaders retire – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs Police Department staff and community celebrated the retirement of Chief Clint Reno and Lt. Paul White.
COVID-19 not wiped out, more die in Clay, Ray – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, reminds Missourians the battle against COVID-19 continues. In Ray County over the past four weeks, the death toll has risen from 26 to 28 people, the county health department reported.
MARC population stats show graying of Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Springs Standard
Clay County and Excelsior Springs’ populations are skewing toward aging, Cathy Boyer-Shesol told city leaders June 21. Boyer-Shesol is project manager for the Mid-America Regional Council’s KC Communities for All Ages initiative.
In Pictures, Independence Day – Excelsior Springs Standard
Golden Girls Competitive Dance Squad Hosting Golf Fundraiser on July 24 – mycouriertribune.com
The KHS Golden Girls Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held on Saturday, July 24, at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course, which is located at 1201 E. Golf Hill Drive…
Jay Nixon plans to headline Clay County Democrat event, fueling Senate speculation – Missouri Independent
… planning to headline the Clay County Democrats annual fundraising event next month in Excelsior Springs. The choice of venue is no coincidence.
Eagles raise $61k for state veteran program – The Maryville Forum
47 Kansas City Auxiliary and the winner of the cornhole raffle was a member of the Excelsior Springs Auxiliary No. 3917. “We had sold numerous …
KMBC 9 Chronicle: The Skywalk Tapes – Remembering the victims from the night the skywalks fell – KMBC Kansas City
Lois Lorene Jenkins Duncan, 62. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Jeff Durham, 25. Paola, Kansas. Louis Farris, 42. St. Joseph, Missouri. Carol Fiene, 48…
Letters: Readers discuss Royals’ religious night, KC homeless and Parson’s COVID plan – Kansas City Star
Mike Parson: My husband and I were going to visit Excelsior Springs but have canceled because the rise of the delta variant in the state, even though …
Do more good than harm, senate concerns – Platte County Landmark
Nixon is headlining the Dems primary fundraising event in Excelsior Springs. This, coupled with other hints has triggered many to believe that Nixon …
Veterans, teachers, a fifth-grader: The 114 who died in Kansas City Hyatt disaster – Kansas City Star
The Hyatt’s final victim, he died Dec. 1, 1981. Lois Lorene Jenkins Duncan, 62, of rural Excelsior Springs was a championship ballroom dancer who …
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- Thrive Excelsior Opens Applications for Daytime Citizens Leadership Academy