January 2022

Split triangular, dual victory part of boys wrestling week

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The boys in black and gold crammed a triangular, a dual and a two-day tournament that produced two champions into last week’s wrestling schedule. The triangular was Jan.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS sophomore Micah Danner secures a cradle and win last week at the Platte County Invitational. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

HARDWOOD THRILLS AND SPILLS

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – In varsity girls basketball, the Tigers went from a comeback victory to double-digit losses within a few days last week. The comeback victory, a 52-49 thriller, took place Jan.

BAYLEE O’DELL, No. 5; Bailey Carder, No. 12; and Ashlon McIntosh look to capitalize on a numbers advantage while running a fast break last week during the Tigers’ 52-49 nail-biting victory over visiting Pleasant Hill. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Tournament title powers girl grapplers through packed week

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The girls in black and gold got off to a winning start last week on the wrestling mats. On Jan.

Boards add members

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR – The city has new Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Board members. City Clerk Shannon Stroud swore in Jason Van Till to preservation and Julia Goldstein to zoning Jan.

New vehicles for police dept.

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The police department is updating the fleet. On Jan.

Shots fall, but second win eludes Excelsior Springs boys

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The boys in black and gold are scoring more points lately in varsity basketball. They are not, however, finding their second victory this season.

Alice Belle Brazda

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Alice Belle Brazda, 96, entered Heaven’s gates on Jan. 23, 2022, at Ray County Hospital. A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Rayville Christian Union Church, burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.