The Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority recently discussed city finances, as well as current and upcoming projects. Molly McGovern, city manager, presented the authority members with financial documents explaining she compared January through July of 2023 to last year’s financial information.

Around the nation small farms celebrated National Farmers Market Week in honor of the growth and impact of farmers markets and the role they have on America’s food supply. Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition recently celebrated the designation with guest speaker Mayor Mark Spohn.

The 23rd Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 a.m. to Aug. 19, at 5 p.m., requires the closure of several streets and parking lots that will prohibit vehicle traffic.

After a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, Lora Sue Barnett Hudson, born at 6:44 p.m. on Oct. 12, 1964, ran into the arms of Jesus at 9:30 p.m. on July 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by all her grandmothers and grandfathers. She also was preceded in death by her dad, Jerry W. Barnett.