February 2021

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Tommy Carroll said he had sold an area landmark, Dari B, at Missouri Highway 10 near the border of Clay and Ray counties. Carroll said he had sold the ice cream stand to Jon Saura, his brother-in-law’s brother.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Due to quarantines, the Excelsior Springs girls basketball team has hit a lull. From Jan.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – On Jan. 31, Joshua Oldham accomplished a goal serious bowlers pursue, sometimes in vain: He rolled a perfect game.

Body FAUCETT – Two Tigers are moving on to sectionals in girls wrestling. Juniors Jacey Brewer and Paige Barber each advanced by placing second and third, respectively, this past weekend at the District 8 Tournament at Mid-Buchanan High School.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A 22-game losing streak is over for the Tigers in varsity boys basketball. The skid ended Feb.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Hospital is ready to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, but when the vaccine will arrive and what role the hospital will play are unknown, CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders via Zoom.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Parson said he supports a statewide prescription drug monitoring program to help combat the opioid epidemic.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – On Jan. 22, the Excelsior Springs High School Student Council celebrated its court warming coronation.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City Finance Department Director Vonda Floyd has a clearer sense of what Orion will provide in managing the city’s golf course, she told city leaders during a late-January work session.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Community Center is reaching out to help elderly residents sign up on the Clay County Public Health Center website for COVID-19 vaccinations.