September 2024

New sign honors John Shepherd’s legacy

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After the Excelsior Springs City Council’s tribute to the esteemed retired high school coach John Shepherd in January, Leavenworth Street has been proudly renamed Honorary Coach John Shepherd Way and the sign has now been officially installed to honor his legacy.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY stand with John Shepherd (center) in front of a sign dedicated to him near the new Lewis Elementary. Shephard dedicated his career to teaching for over 39 years in Excelsior Springs and also coached basketball and football. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Offense powers ES to title

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Excelsior Springs varsity softball coach Megan Gilbert and her Tigers already have a championship under their belts this season – still less than a week old. By scoring 41 runs and pounding out 40 hits, Excelsior Springs went 4-0 and claimed the Cameron Tournament championship Aug 31.
THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS varsity softball team savors its Cameron Tournament title. Pictured (from left), front row, Haylee Ray, Alyssa Dean, Sydney Jones, Courtney James; second row, assistant coach Jessica Evert, Bristol Sharp, Kayden Rogers, Addi Lingle, Willa Schreier, Jenna Thomas; back row, coach Megan Gilbertson, Keira Romazon, Bella Loeffert, Kinley Rogers, Josie Casler, Reese Ryan, assistant coach Jessica Teel, assistant coach Promise Taylor. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Stout takes 27th at Liberty cross country meet

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For their first competition this season, Excelsior Springs’ cross country runners had a choice: They could run a 3.1-mile race or a 2-mile race. The Tigers were given that option at the Tom Nixon Invitational, held Aug.

Mathews, Andreason place 41st at scramble tourney

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Excelsior Springs coach David Stalder liked the attitude he saw from Addi Mathews and Madeline Andreasen in the high school girls golf program’s first competition this season. Participating in the Raymore-Peculiar Scramble Tournament Aug.

Tigers tally 385 yards in opener

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Excelsior Springs varsity football coach Jake Danneman will probably stress the importance of ball security to his Tigers after their 41-23 Aug. 30 season- and home-opening loss to Belton.

Bills address wide variety of issues

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Several significant House and Senate bills came into effect last week, bringing about a range of changes. These legislative actions addressed a variety of issues, including property rights, funding for planned parenthood, new support for Missouri veterans, expansion of property tax credits, support for entrepreneurs, recalculations of state aid for school districts and the removal of restrictions for 340B drugs.

ES man faces felony charge

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An Excelsior Springs man has been arrested on a felony charge of delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county jail, private jail or corrections center. According to Ray County Jail, Roger D.
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ESSD urges participation in survey

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Excelsior Springs School District is gearing up for an upcoming patron opinion survey, which will involve phone calls to district households. This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the community’s perceptions of the district’s strengths, challenges and other key issues.