June 2023

Body Community Center outdoor pool now open The Excelsior Springs Community Center recently hosted the grand opening of the outdoor aquatic facility. Staff of the center, along with city government, project contractors and their families came together for the celebration.

Body As Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Brian Rice will attest, perseverance pays off – particularly when it comes to securing a grand marshal for the Waterfest Parade.

Body Excelsior Springs business owner Melynda Casey, 47, of Polo, Mo., is facing a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child.

Body Waterfest, Excelsior Springs’ biggest festival, marks its 40th anniversary with a variety of events, food and fun. The much anticipated event begins today and continues through Saturday.

Body July Fourth, the celebration of the passage of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of American independence, is just around the corner. The holiday is typically celebrated with festivities ranging from family gatherings and barbecues to parades and fireworks.

Body Training for and running a marathon is a complex, rigorous task. It takes many hours of dedication to prepare your body for 26.2 miles.

Body Some Excelsior Springs softball players are honing their skills together during their high school offseason with a local club team. The team, the Cyclones, primarily plays in the Kansas City metro area.

Body Today’s world can be cruel to everyone in a plethora of ways. Sometimes it’s hard to see the pressure others are under without getting to know someone.

Body Summer is a time for obtaining gardening success, and Missouri University (MU) extension, in partnership with Watkins Mill State Historic Site, offers a program that can help.