Word on the Street in Excelsior Springs

Word on the Street, fall streetscape of downtown Excelsior Springs on Broadway

There’s so much going on in Excelsior Springs right now! In an attempt to try and help you keep up, we’ve put together a list of things that we call the word on the street. Do you have something you need to get out to the masses? Let us know!

Excelsior Springs Neighborhoods Announces Curb Appeal Award Nominations

Thrive Excelsior is taking nominations for the December Curb Appeal Award. They’re looking for homes with lots of holiday-themed curb appeal. Nominations from any neighborhood in Excelsior Springs can be made online by clicking here. This month’s contest is sponsored by Family Wealthcare Center.

Free Women’s Self Defense Class at Excelsior Springs Community Center

The Excelsior Springs Community Center is offering free self defense class for women ages 16+ on Thursday, December 15th at 6:00pm. Registration is available for both members and non-members but registration is required.

Communities of Excellence Fall Conference

Thrive Excelsior has announced that the City of Excelsior Springs was one of 15 communities in the nation to be recognized for their commitment to improving community outcomes last month at the Communities of Excellence Fall Conference. Read more about this achievement.

Book Tour Coming to Excelsior Springs Community Center

You will have a chance to Meet the Author Kim Malaj on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 9am-1pm at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. Malaj has multiple works, including “Who is Maggie” that takes place in Excelsior Springs. More info.

ESHS Tiger Football Announces All-Conference Selections

ESHS Tiger Football announced their All-Conference Selections to be on the following teams in the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference Blue Division:

• Lance Bown, Defensive Lineman – 1st Team All-Conference
• Chance Moreland, Athlete – 1st Team All-Conference
• Rakai Gantt, Runningback – 1st Team All-Conference
• Ryan Gluhm, Offensive Lineman – 1st Team All-Conference
• Andrew Deornellis, Defensive Back – 2nd Team All-Conference
• Jacob Bright, Tight End – 2nd Team All-Conference
• Carson Polley, Offensive Lineman – 2nd Team All-Conference
• Blake Barber, Offensive Lineman – Honorable Mention All-Conference
• Carson Jackson, Runningback – Honorable Mention All-Conference
• Lane Crowley, Defensive Lineman – Honorable Mention All-Conference
• Andrew Deornellis, Punter – Honorable Mention All-Conference

Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce Holds Westside Holiday Window Decorating Contest

Excelsior Springs Scream in Top ABA Power Rankings

The Excelsior Springs Scream inched a little closer to Excelsior this week by playing at Kearney’s Middle School. They won their tournament against the Indiana Lyons, 110 to 80. Earlier in the week the team announced that they were ranked 9 in the top 10 of the ABA League!

Letters from Santa collection until December 14th

Additional Announcements:

• The Museum is on winter break throughout December and January
• 20 Senior Citizens living at Aspire Nursing Home (recently named Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab) were adopted when the administrator used the Excelsior Citizen group to find adoptees. Thanks to all for your generosity in taking care of our seniors this holiday season!
• Boulevard Florist is now closed and the building is for sale by owner. Reach out to Juree Short, if interested.
• January 7-8, 2023 will be the dates for Eagle Days at Smithville Lake
• The Good Samaritan Center is in need of yard work help, please contact Jen Chappel at 816-630-2718, if interested.