August 2020

Galloway answers campaign questions about handling COVID-19, rural issues

5 years ago By News Staff

Body RICHMOND – Questions about the campaign for governor and how she plans to appeal to rural voters drew responses to this newspaper from the Democratic candidate, Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway.

Democratic candidate for governor, Nicole Galloway

Ganzer leads mix of maturity, youth onto soccer pitch

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers possess a mix of maturity and inexperience as they prepare to take the field this varsity boys soccer season.

JUNIOR DEFENDER Ethan Edwards pursues the ball during last week’s scrimmage. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Karon Louise Woodside

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Karon Louise Woodside, 70, Excelsior Springs, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at her brother Bud Woodside’s home in Kansas City.

Quest-driven ES runners press on after losing Rebello to graduation

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The varsity cross country teams at Excelsior Springs are on a quest. Specifically, they are on a quest to continue their successes, which have included producing a state champion.

Paul L. Glunt

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Paul L. Glunt, 80, passed away on Aug.

Chappel eyes return to state, Tigers eye MRVC title

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers are looking to build upon the thrill they felt last season from getting Hope Chappel to the Class 1 state tournament.

SENIOR HOPE CHAPPEL shows off the follow-through that she hopes will make her a state qualifier again. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Rawie’s expectations ‘pretty high’ for softballers

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Coach Megan Rawie can enjoy a few luxuries as she begins her second season as Excelsior Springs varsity softball coach.

JUNIOR AVORY MOORE practices sliding into second base. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Driver loses ‘demolition derby’ to police

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

Body CRYSTAL LAKES – After allegedly stealing a vehicle and playing “demolition derby” with two Excelsior Springs Police Department vehicles, being knocked off the highway and overturning, and then trying to escape on foot, twice, Bobbie Marie Bauman, 37, Excelsior Springs, is in the...

Tiger netters look to improve

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Coach Richie Marsh looks for improvement from his Tigers as he enters his 10th season of leading Excelsior Springs girls tennis, as does longtime volunteer assistant coach Steve Dillinger.

Parson’s no-mask position baffling

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Gov. Mike Parson gave a baffling explanation for refusing to require everyone to wear face masks in public places.