November 2023

Body Excelsior Springs coach Cody Beck and his Tigers have high expectations for this varsity boys wrestling season. Beck returns all but one grappler from last season’s lineup.

Body Excelsior Springs has, since its inception, been a place of healing. Excelsior Springs Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kristen Dehart explained that Excelsior Springs takes its very name from the healing waters that attracted people to the area.

Body As the cold air settles into the region and winter is underway, Ameren Missouri has released safety tips to keep people safe if they suspect a natural gas leak.

Body The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition has come a long way. SAFE, a community coalition that works toward preventing youth substance abuse, began when Tri-County, now Beacon Mental Health, began community coalitions 30 years ago.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 Douglas MacArthur Brock, 81, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully on Nov.

Body Excelsior Springs girls wrestling coach Scott Schwab probably won’t have to worry about having open weight classes this season. Schwab and his staff are working with 22 athletes – the largest turnout in girls program history.

Body When working diligently at your job, have you felt yourself fall more into the character, or personality, that fits it better? If you’re a soldier, have you become braver? If you’re a government official, have you become more open to ideas?

Body Discussions continue about the new Milwaukee Park design constructed off Milwaukee Street.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 David Jackson David Arwin Jackson, 93, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Nov.

Body An article published Nov. 24 cited the new license plate recognition camera system (LPR) being utilized by the Excelsior Springs Police Department. The report stated that the new LPRs would cost a total of $554,000. The new LPRs will only cost the police department $54,000.