July 2022

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department is adding a vehicle to its fleet: a golf cart. On July 18 at the Hall of Waters, the City Council approved Chief Greg Dull’s request to buy a 2017 E-Z-Go cart for $11,538.

Body On Tuesday, Mayor Sharon Powell watched Excelsior Springs take another step toward achieving a dream it has pursued, by her estimate, for the 46 years she has lived here.

Body One woman’s dream to help special needs children culminated in the dedication of an adaptive swing Monday evening at Cornerstone Elementary School.

Body If Missourians approve recreational marijuana, it’ll affect dispensaries like the Kansas City Cannabis Co. – and workers in the cannabis industry like Corey Martin.

Body Effective Friday, Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michael Fitzpatrick is leaving his position. Fitzpatrick is leaving Excelsior Springs to take a position in Columbus, Kansas, to aid individuals with developmental disabilities.

Body Missouri voters will face something unfamiliar when it comes time to nominate their party’s presidential candidates in 2024. Gone are the days of arriving at a polling place during a primary election and casting a vote in private.

Body Like many prep athletes, Excelsior Springs High School student Abby Rash plays club sports not only to hone her skills, but also because of the opportunities to travel. In Rash’s case, the traveling opportunities result from playing for area-based soccer program Amigos FC.

Body Silas O’Dell had to fight the elements when he won an archery competition July 16 at the Ray County Fair in Richmond, despite being partially sheltered from them.

Body A Clay County grand jury recently decided no charges will be filed against an Excelsior Springs teacher accused of abuse.

Body On July 18 at the Hall of Waters, city leaders got a look at how much foot traffic recent events had drawn to downtown Excelsior Springs.