Road closures set for Fly-In
The 23rd Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 a.m. to Aug. 19, at 5 p.m., requires the closure of several streets and parking lots that will prohibit vehicle traffic.
August 2023
Balloons create a sensation at farmers’ market
Around the nation small farms celebrated National Farmers Market Week in honor of the growth and impact of farmers markets and the role they have on America’s food supply.
ES Trust Authority discuss future projects
The Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority recently discussed city finances, as well as current and upcoming projects.
Young local athlete competes nationally
Cian Miller, a tri-sport athlete and Lewis Elementary school third grader, recently participated in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, with KC Fire Track Club out of Liberty.
Friendships drive student athlete
Reese Roberts looks to treasure the relationships she has built in athletics and academics during her final year at Excelsior Springs High School. “I have a lot of friends that are younger than me and I am really going to miss them when I graduate,” she said.
Judge denies bond increase for Haslett
Timothy M. Haslett Jr.
Noah Marker represents Tiger pride
Noah Marker, once a young student in Excelsior Springs, grew to be a driven, well-rounded young man, achieving greatness and showing everyone what it means to have tiger pride.
Royals Stadium possibly moving to Clay County
The Kansas City Royals’ new stadium is searching for a new location centered around the East Village in the downtown loop or North Kansas City.
City releases Quik Trip traffic study
Excelsior Springs officials released a traffic study conducted for Quik Trip (QT) in October 2022. “We require traffic studies when a project can impact the surrounding area,” said Melinda Mehaffy, Excelsior Springs Economic Development Director.
Rainy road trip evokes memories of film classic
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. When staffer and Excelsior Springs High School alumna Miranda Jamison (a.k.a., “MJ”) and I made a July 29 trek to St.
