August 2024

GENA BURNHAM

2 years ago By News Staff
The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 9, 2024 Gena Burnham of Excelsior Springs passed away July 20, 2024.

ANA MARIA RIVERA

2 years ago By News Staff
The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 9, 2024 Ana Rivera Ana Maria Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully July 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.
ANA MARIA RIVERA

IN PICTURES: TIGERS GROWL ON GRIDIRON

2 years ago By News Staff
Jake Danneman, Excelsior Springs’ new head varsity football coach, and his Tigers have wrapped their offseason training. The Tigers, who are scheduled to begin preseason practices Aug.
HAYDEN O’DELL (left) keeps his eyes upfield as he fights off a block by Richmond’s Bryer Farnan.

Picollo, Royals make trade moves to prep for postseason run

2 years ago By Dustin Danner
J.J. Picollo has been busy the past few weeks trying to prepare the Kansas City Royals for a postseason run. Picollo, the team’s executive vice president and general manager, started making moves July 14 with the acquisition of relief pitcher Hunter Harvey from Washington.

Excelsior Estates audit reveals misconduct

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison
The Missouri State Auditor’s Office (MSAO) has released a report revealing misconduct following an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates. The audit was initiated in response to a whistleblower complaint and revealed $37,000 in improper payments.
THE MISSOURI STATE Auditor’s Office (MSAO) recently released an audit of the city of Excelsior Estates after a report was filed through their whistleblower hotline. The audit revealed $37,000 in improper payments and more than $200,000 in questionable payments to a business associated with Gary Fesenmeyer Sr., former Excelsior Estates mayor, according to MSAO. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

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