July 2023

Over the weekend, the ES Cyclones did something many sports teams don’t get to do – finish the season with a win. The Cyclones finished by winning the title game for the 16-and-under A Division Sunday night at the Heartland World Series.

Last week, nearly 80 Excelsior Springs youngsters learned some of the skills they’ll need to be football players. On July 12 and 13, football coaches and players with the Excelsior Springs High School program worked with aspiring players in grades K-6 at Vic Bonuchi Field at Tiger Stadium.

A discussion will be held in Excelsior Springs to discuss the city’s need for Eden Village, a non-profit organization aiming to end homelessness. The discussion will take place Thursday, July 27, at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Excelsior Springs.

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has announced that K9 Argos has finally received a bullet and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interests in K9’s Inc. K9 Argos joined the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in September 2022 and is currently partnered with Deputy Zack Petty.

After allegedly fleeing from multiple law enforcement agencies, 31-year-old Braymer resident Taylor Danile Shoe was granted a bond reduction earlier this week. Shoe appeared in custody before Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Louis

The demolition of Lewis Elementary School built in 1951 is underway. Construction of the new school is expected to be completed in time for the 2025 school year.

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. It’s unfortunate that Excelsior Springs and Richmond don’t play each other in varsity 11-man football anymore.

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