January 2024

Silver Senior Prom finalizing plans

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

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.

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Youth family coordinator hosts mental health training locally

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

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.

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BARBARA JEAN JORDAN

3 months ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 26, 2024 Sept.

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CLAUIS LOUROY ALEXANDER

3 months ago By News Staff

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

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ES boys get Senior Night win, then fall to St. Joseph Central

3 months ago By Dustin Danner

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

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Shue, Layton, Crawley claim titles at Brookfield

3 months ago By Dustin Danner

On Jan. 19, a trio of Tigers returned to Excelsior Springs from Brookfield as champions.

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In pictures: Memories of 2023, Pt. II

3 months ago By News Staff

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ES boys win early matches, but drop dual with Kearney

3 months ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs couldn’t sustain early victories in its lone varsity boys wrestling competition last week – a 52-22 Jan. 11 road dual loss to Kearney.

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New housing presents minor setbacks

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

DHTC’s development of the “Flats at Coach Crossing” housing development to be constructed between US 69 Highway and Tracy Avenue, has faced setbacks due to budget constraints. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, explained the flats are currently $1.6 million over budget due to grading issues and the cost of retaining walls.

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Thrive Housing Task Force reaches goals, continues mission

3 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Thrive Housing Task Force of Excelsior Springs — a community collaborative with a mission to improve quality of life and increase life expectancy through economic vitality, housing, and health and wellness — hit their yearly goals for 2023.

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