May 2023

Learning about local heritage can aid in a better understanding of the world today. Historian Michael Dickey will speak about American Indian tribes that lived in Missouri from 1803-1837 at 2 p.m.

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An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.m.

Jacob Schmidt and Landon Biermann would probably agree that conditions were hardly ideal when they represented Excelsior Springs at the Class 3 state boys golf tournament. Like their fellow golfers, the two Tigers had to fight through rainy downpours and wind at the twoday tournament, held recently at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield.

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After 22 years of service, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) is saying goodbye to long-time instructor John Potter as he retires from his current position. “I have been blessed to have many opportunities and to be involved with many things in the fire service, which I can use to help students learn,” he said.

Gavin Wilmes and Dalton Layton will finish their respective high school track and field careers at a state meet. Wilmes and Layton, both of whom graduated recently from Excelsior Springs, will compete this weekend at Class 4 state competition at Jefferson City High School.

Progress is being made toward completing the outdoor pool project at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. The updates include: decking pours, electrical work, asphalt work and stripping. Excavation will continue in preparation for final grading and the curb extension on Wornall Road. Plants and trees have been delivered for outside landscaping.