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Woods Memorial Christian Church, a name that has been part of Excelsior Springs history for 100-plus years, closed its doors earlier this year, but its legacy will continue. Church members Joyce McKown and her son Darren donated $125,000 to the Excelsior Springs Educational Foundation on Tuesday to help the children of the community for years to come.

PEO Chapter CJ met Aug. 10 at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church.

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Drivers on U.S. Highway 69 are reporting an unusual abundance of “wrong-way” drivers.

Excelsior Springs has a new city planner. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, announced during an Aug.

Three new teachers have joined the Excelsior Springs High School for the 2022-23 school year. Katherine Jacobsen, Lennon Puls and Stephen Houck are the faculty members.

On Aug. 11, about 200 people gathered at The Elms Hotel and Spa to receive some pampering – and to help Excelsior Springs School District students.

Laura Mize of the Excelsior Springs Community Development Department presented a resolution on Aug. 15 to the City Council regarding a partnership among the city, Rebuilding Together KC Inc. and Northland Neighborhoods Inc. to provide a minor home repair program for Excelsior Springs residents.

Barbecue lovers got to watch competitive barbecue teams display their culinary skills Aug. 19 and 20 at the BBQ Fly-In on the River festival in Excelsior Springs.

On Aug. 13, Eagles Club members and visitors got to experience time travel – at least from a fashion standpoint.