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The Excelsior Springs Civil Air Patrol (CAP), founded in 2016, recently held an open house for those interested in recruitment. “CAPs mission is supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation, ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power through aerospace education,” said Deputy Commander of Cadets Shelia Caven.

Gary W Gillispie II, who was being held on felony drug trafficking charges, has been released on his own recognizance (ROR) following a recent bond reduction hearing. Circuit Seven Judge Louis Angles approved the request made by public defender Kevin Garrison on Gillispie’s behalf.

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Excelsior Springs recently traveled back to the Jazz Age of the 1920s. Gatsby Days — a downtown celebration sharing culture, history, art and poetry — offered opportunities for the whole family to be involved in the art and history of the downtown historic region of Excelsior Springs. Vintage cars lined the parking loop in front of the Hall of Waters to showcase riding in style from the early 1900s through 1938.

Downtown Excelsior Springs Partnership Inc. (DEP) continues fundraising for the current Litha Landing Project to be constructed at 243 East Broadway.

Eden Village’s success.” ~ Kelly Anderson Eden Village of Excelsior Springs is a community of like-minded members uniting to end homelessness. President of Eden Village Excelsior Springs, Kelly Anderson said, “We believe that our community should take care of our own neighbors experiencing homelessness, rather than leaving them to relocate to a metropolitan city to access housing services.” The Gathering Tree, a non-profit which partners in operation of Eden Village, boasts that 13 cities in 11 states are now licensed with the organization.

April 21 was “a great day for Tiger track and field,” according to Excelsior Springs coach Jonah Albertson. What made the day great for Albertson was that 13 personal records were set while the Tigers competed in the Mineral Water Classic at Tiger Stadium.

The Excelsior Spring City Council has announced collection of the newly-passed 3-percent retail sales tax on non-medical recreational marijuana will begin Oct. 1.