August 2022

Ronald Scott

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Ronald Scott, 97, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on Aug. 12, 2022. He was born near Orrick, MO on his family farm, and enjoyed being on his farm his entire life. Upon graduating from high school, Ronald joined the Navy and served in the Aleutian Islands.

Velma Darlene Wallace

4 years ago By News Staff

Body March 4, 1942 – July 31, 2022 The Lord called Velma Darlene Wallace home at the end of July, after celebrating the Fourth with her extended family.

Barbara J. Armstrong

4 years ago By News Staff

Body After a long struggle with cancer, Barbara J. Armstrong of Excelsior Springs passed peacefully from this life on the evening of July 25. She was proceeded in death by her husband and soulmate Harold Armstrong, also of Excelsior Springs.

Janet Kaye Campbell

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Janet Kaye Campbell, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2022, she joins her husband of 46 years, Donnie who passed away July 26, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, with memorial service following at Lawson Baptist Church, 18603 US-69 Hwy, Lawson, MO.

Proposed surtax decrease meets with pushback

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body Melinda Mehaffy, Excelsior Springs’ economic development director, is among the civic and educational leaders in Clay County who are concerned about the county’s decision to have residents vote on a proposal to decrease the county’s commercial property surtax.

MELINDA MEHAFFY economic development director

PIT BULL BAN IS REPEALED

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body Excelsior Springs’ regulations regarding dogs that threaten to attack or attack humans have changed – and a decades-long, breed-specific ban has ended.

ESPD promotes four

4 years ago By Tara Altis

Body Cassie Cramer and Samantha Nash-St. John made history July 27.

KYLE CRAVEN kneels as his son Matthew pins a sergeant’s badge on him. Capt. Robert Warner and Chief Greg Dull, in the background, lead the July 27 promotion ceremony, advancing four officers from the rank of corporal to sergeant. TARA ALTIS | Staff

MoDOT plans permanent fix for ‘Sonic pothole’

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to fix the recurring pothole on Missouri Highway 10 by the Sonic Drive-In sometime in August, according to Chad Birdsong, Excelsior Springs public works director.

Winner, front-runners picked for commission seats

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Body One Clay County commissioner was chosen and the fields for three Clay County Commission seats narrowed with Tuesday’s primary elections. Voters considered candidates for two at-large positions – one in the Western District, one in the Eastern District.

Teammates give back on Tiger Service Day

4 years ago By Tara Altis

Body On July 13, 54 Excelsior Springs High School football players got together to give back to the community and observe an annual tradition – Tiger Service Day.

ESHS FOOTBALL teammates gather July 13 for a day of community service, helping 18 families and businesses during the annual Tiger Service Day.