April 2025

The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved several resolutions related to infrastructure and equipment. “This has been a long process and we’re pleased to bring forward options that meet city specifications and fall within our budget,” said Public Works Director Chad Birdsong.

An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction amid his ongoing legal proceedings involving one felony and one misdemeanor charge. Brian E.

Excelsior Springs residents are invited to help shape the future of the city by attending a public open house on April 16 to discuss the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The event will occur from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1650 Rainbow Boulevard. Attendees can arrive any time during the two-hour window, as there will be no formal presentation.

After first joining the city of Excelsior Springs as a court administrator 14 years ago, Taran Svoboda is still finding new ways to serve the community she calls home. Svoboda, now the assistant director of administration for Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center, began her journey in 2011 after spending nine years with the Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

With the local election approaching, a palpable energy is in the air. Yard signs line the streets, conversations at coffee shops often turn to politics and social media timelines are filled with passionate posts. This is democracy in action and regardless of our differing viewpoints on the issues, it’s something worth celebrating.

The Excelsior Standard, April 4, 2025 Betty Sanson At 6:15 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025, Betty Jane Sanson, 84, departed this world to join her beloved husband, Jerry Ray Sanson.

The Excelsior Standard, April 4, 2025 M. Gerlene McPeak July 25, 1936-March 30, 2025 M.

Kolin Kincaid has helped make Excelsior Springs a district and Class 2 state power in high school boys soccer in recent seasons. Soon, Kincaid hopes to help Missouri Valley College remain a national men’s soccer power.

The University of Missouri Extension (MUE) is encouraging women with an interest in agriculture to attend the 23rd Women Landowners Ag Conference, which will be held on April 25 at La Bella Vineyards and Winery in Wellington.

Today marks Missouri Arbor Day and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages everyone to recognize the importance of Missouri’s trees and forests. The organization invites citizens to celebrate Arbor Day throughout April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care.