Voters need a better system for candidate selections
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To the Editor: A significant number of Americans are concerned about our current system of electing those who represent us.
July 2022
Kotalik’s Etsy business Hustle and Heart grows into physical Excelsior wholesaler
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Excelsior Springs native and entrepreneur Serena Kotalik is continuing a family tradition. Watching her parent open their own business inspired Kotalik to one day work for herself.
Changes announced in school leadership
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School leaders will take new roles within the district, beginning with the 2022-23 school year. Dr.
ESSD enrollment up; state funding might dip
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Enrollment at the end of May was slightly higher for the Excelsior Springs School District than May 2021, Superintendent Travis Hux reported when the Board of Education convened June 27 at the Support Services Center.
ROTARY GROCERY GRAB WINNINGS DONATED TO LOCAL FAMILY
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CHRISTEN EVERETT was selected July 9 to run through the aisles of Price Chopper and grab as many groceries as possible.
City of ES dissolves Vintage TIF
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Excelsior Springs has dissolved its Vintage Plaza II tax increment financing (TIF) plan. As recommended by Melinda Mehaffy, city economic development director, the City Council approved the closure June 21 at the Hall of Waters.
Webinar explores proposed recreational marijuana amendment
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It’s appearing Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether it’s time to legalize recreational marijuana.
Irene Jeffries
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With deep sorrow we mourn the unexpected passing of Irene Jeffries, 73, on July 1, 2022. Irene was born January 29, 1949 to Lodis and Iris (Rock) Tuma. She lived and attended public schools in Belleville, Kansas.
The lost conversation of civil discourse
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Eight days of rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with my daughter promised to be an exceptional experience.
City officials agree to study lime disposal options
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Excelsior Springs is examining how it should dispose of lime from its water treatment plant. Per approval by the City Council June 21 at the Hall of Waters, the city has hired Lamp Rynearson to conduct a best professional judgment (BPJ) analysis regarding the issue.
