June 2023

By the time you read this, Excelsior Springs will have placed third or fourth at state in baseball. At press time, the Tigers were preparing to play Fulton for third place in the Class 4 state tournament Thursday at Sky Bacon Stadium in Ozark.

Many dads dream of their kids following in their footsteps. For five dads with sons on the Excelsior Springs varsity baseball team, that dream has come true.

The Excelsior Standard, June 2, 2023 David Alexander David Louis Alexander, 78, of Kenmore, Wash., passed away on May 25, 2023, into the loving arms of his savior, Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family. David was born on April 12, 1945, to Paul Louis Alexander and Francis Lucille Wood in Excelsior Springs.

The Excelsior Standard, June 2, 2023 Glenda Minnick Glenda Lenore Minnick, 88, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, on what would have been her 65th wedding anniversary at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Glenda was born on Dec.

The Excelsior Standard, June 2, 2023 Cordie Kingery Cordie Mae Kingery passed away around 4 a.m. on May 25, 2023, at North Care Hospice House at the age of 91.

This past week marked Memorial Day across the nation. It marks a day to remember military personnel who died while in service.

Recently, Michael Dickey spoke to locals about various American Indians who resided in and around Missouri during the time of the Louisiana Purchase. He described individual tribes and the roles they played in Missouri history while showcasing slides that embodied American Indian culture.

College students from Excelsior Springs have been recognized by making a ranking achievement from various colleges. Dean’s List State Technical College of Missouri — Dalton Goodwine, Wyatt Jarvis, Daiton Love and Joshua Scott.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. THURSDAY, MAY 4 AAt 10:08 a.m., Mary Bracken, 42, was arrested for shoplifting.