August 2023

Job Corps helps students succeed in workforce

Body Dedicated to helping students build meaningful, lifelong skills and obtain fulfilling jobs, Job Corps in Excelsior Springs strives for student success. A vocational training program for 16- to 24-yearolds, Job Corps began in 1964 under President Lyndon B.
Lori Sams

Law restricts drivers from phone use

Body A new bill passed earlier this month forbids Missouri drivers of any age from holding or using any “electronic communication devices.” Called “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law” Missouri Revised Statute 304.820 described devices as anything from a phone to laptops.
Law restricts drivers from phone

THOMAS EDWARD HUTSON

Body Thomas Edward Hutson, 65, of Granbury, Texas, died on July 21, 2023, at home from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Tom was born on Dec. 16, 1957, in Chicago to Mary Frances Hutson (Ward) and Johnie Joe Hutson.
Thomas Hutson

JAMES THOMAS STOCKWELL

Body James Thomas Stockwell, 92, of Excelsior Springs peacefully passed away on Aug. 22, 2023, at home while surrounded by his family.
James Stockwell

Fly-In on the River

Body Barbeque enthusiasts came to witness the 23rd annual Barbeque Fly-In on the River Festival in Excelsior Springs. Over 50 teams participated in the event, endorsed by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) and hosted by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership group (DEP).
DAMN FINE BEEF AND SWINE win the turkey smoke competition and are awarded the $2,000 grand prize. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff