Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip and schedules fill up.
As the annual celebration of American workers’ social and economic achievements approaches, I can’t help but reminisce about the tradition I share with my family. This year, we are commemorating the 130th anniversary of Labor Day.
Excelsior Springs High School alumnus and pro football player is still a Las Vegas Raider. The Raiders stated Wednesday on their website that they had signed the cornerback to their practice squad.
With this weekend marking the start of competition for fall prep sports in Missouri, I have a challenge for the fans reading this: be respectful of the athletes, coaches and officials. For the athletes, this is their time to shine.
Excelsior Springs varsity football coach Jake Danneman had reasons to be impressed when watching his Tigers scrimmage against Cameron and East Buchanan during an Aug. 23 preseason jamboree at Cameron.
Cryptocurrency usage has seen a significant rise, bringing with it a surge in cryptocurrency scams and unlawful activities. The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office has raised alarm over drug dealers’ use of hardware wallets to mask their funds.
The city of Excelsior Springs is reaching out to the community to ask for support in securing the opportunity to host the prestigious 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference. Excelsior Springs Economic Development Director Melinda Mehaffy and Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce President Brian Rice attended a previous CEC conference and knew then the city wanted to apply to host the event in 2025.