January 2024

The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 26, 2024 Sept.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS High School announced this years mat warming queen and king as Jadyn Biermann (left) and Micah Danner..

The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 26, 2024 Clauis Alexander Oct.

Parents, educations, caregivers and children are being warned of the dangers associated with online activity, as it can lead to solicitation and enticement of minors to participate in sexual acts, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The Excelsior Springs Hospital Board has received a $1.433 million grant to continue funding its psychiatric services for families and children, an increase of $1.093 million over 2022. The announcement was made at a recent meeting of the hospital board.

Excelsior Springs opted to observe Senior Night for its boys basketball players a little early. The Tigers honored their seniors Jan.

The Silver Senior Prom Committee, in partnership with the Excelsior Springs High School Student Council, reveals details about their upcoming spring dance for those 55 and older, set for May 4. The prom, an idea cultivated by the Aging Well Task Force, will be hosted by the Excelsior Springs High School Student Council (STUCO) while utilizing connections throughout the community.

Nominations are open for the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors positions until Friday, Feb 2. Four candidates have been nominated thus far: Melissa Bartlett, Courtney Cole, Kristen De-Hart, and Bill Westerheide.

The Excelsior Springs community center hosted its first Youth Mental Health First Aid training course for adults to help break down communication barriers surrounding a mental health crisis. Kyria Hood, Youth and Family Coordinator and certified youth mental health first aid instructor, hosted the first-ever class, bringing her expertise.

On March 2nd, Clay County will hold its Presidential Caucus to help select the next Republican nominee for the President and Vice President of the United States. The caucus replaces a Presidential Preference Primary and will be the only way Republicans in Missouri can express their presidential choice this election year.