August 2022

Body Many longtime Excelsior Springs residents might remember 201 S. Thompson Ave.

Body The city is leasing out some of its property for farming. On Aug.

Body A stimulus funds hearing is planned for September, and perhaps another one for October, state Rep. Doug Richey told city leaders Aug.

Body A few months ago, Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart realized there was a problem the hospital needed to help address. “We really have some challenges in Excelsior Springs when it comes to our children and their behavioral health,” DeHart said.

Body Area residents had the opportunity to try their hand at driving a school bus on Aug. 6 in the Excelsior Springs High School parking lot.

Body The Excelsior Springs Board of Education has filled a vacancy. Nominated by Troy Snelling, the board unanimously approved Jill Evert Monday night at the Support Services Center to finish Steve Houck’s term as director.

Body When Cliff and Debbie Van Till founded the Van Till Family Farm Winery in 2009 in Rayville, they hoped they would build a multigenerational business. And with the creation of a new business in downtown Excelsior Springs, the Van Tills have taken a step toward realizing that goal.

Body There’s an ongoing investigation headed by the FBI regarding a “suspicious package” left on Nike Base Road in Lawson. Lawson Fire and Rescue and the Ray County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched Monday to the scene.