June 2021

Hospital weighs survey feedback on health issues

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart and her staff received community feedback from 2020 that they plan to use to help improve hospital services. During the City Council’s general meeting May 17, DeHart shared her report for fiscal year 2020, including survey data.

Fighting government corruption in Missouri requires teamwork

5 years ago By News Staff

To the editor: Two years ago, I launched a renewed effort to fight fraud and abuse in government by creating the Public Corruption and Fraud Division in my office.

4-H’ers reach food drive milestone

5 years ago By News Staff

In addition to the many and varied organizations that deserve credit for feeding people in need, including those in Excelsior Springs and Ray County, a shout out is deserved by 4-H clubs that have done the same thing.

Excelsior Springs student-athletes start summer workouts

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – For Excelsior Springs’ student-athletes, the 2021-2022 school year has begun. Or rather, the 2021-2022 sports seasons have.

BAYLEE O’DELL works on her agility as coach Tony Atkins watches. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

1960s gridiron legends part of ESHS HOF class

5 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Longtime NFL coach Gregg Williams remembers watching Excelsior Springs varsity football as a boy. Specifically, Williams remembers watching the Tigers from 1964 to 1967, when they went undefeated under coach Vic Bonuchi.

CHRIS DAILEY excelsior springs hs hof inductee

Looking back: Excelsior Springs baseball

5 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Varsity baseball season officially ended for the Tigers Monday. That night, coach Aaron Holst recognized his players during the baseball program’s annual banquet.

BASEBALL award-winners, from left, are Zeb McBee, Tiger Award; Jacob Bright, Tiger Award; Lucas Dillman, Player of the Year; Micah Danner, Rookie of the Year; Jalen Soria, Tiger Award; and Brayden Lewis, Rookie of the Year. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Peggy Suzanne Hope Babb

5 years ago By News Staff

Peggy Suzanne Hope Babb, age 80, of Excelsior Springs, MO, went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2021.

Jackie Allen Smith

5 years ago By News Staff

Jackie Allen Smith, 76, Prathersville, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Liberty Hospital. At Jackie’s request there will be no formal services. He was an organ donor of eyes, organs, and tissue upon his passing.

George West

5 years ago By News Staff

George West, 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away at North Kansas City Hospital, unexpectedly, from complications of prostate cancer.

Walter Eugene Ruth, Sr.

5 years ago By News Staff

Walter Eugene “Gene” Ruth, Sr., 83, of Lawson, Missouri, fell asleep peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born March 29, 1938, to Ervin and Mary Ruth in Kansas City, Missouri. Gene was married to Louise Oliver from March 29, 1960, to her death, March 28, 2003.