May 2025

Scoma is back on the ball diamond

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MICAH DILLMAN Staff Reporter and SHAWN RONEY Sports Editor The Excelsior Springs varsity baseball team has Hunter Scoma back in the lineup as it prepares to make another deep postseason run. Scoma, who graduates this month, has been sidelined for much of the season because of an injury.

ES golfers open postseason

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Landon Biermann and his Excelsior Springs teammates were looking to keep their varsity boys golf season going Wednesday. The Tigers began their postseason that day by playing in the Class 3 District 4 Tournament at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond, hoping to qualify for state.

Collins punches ticket for state

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Austin Collins’ high school boys tennis career might end the same weekend he’s scheduled to graduate from Excelsior Springs. Collins qualified for Class 1 state competition in singles by placing second in the singles and doubles portion of the Class 1 District 7 Tournament, held May 2 at Excelsior Springs.

Fletcher wins three at I-70 championships

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is racking up the wins as her high school track and field career concludes. Fletcher, who graduates this month from Orrick, pulled off a hat trick at I-70 Conference competition May 3 in Higginsville, hosted by Sweet Springs.

Boys place second; girls take fourth

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Marques Shouse outran the competition at the Nick Sloop Invitational. Shouse, a first-year high schooler at Excelsior Springs, won the boys 100-meter dash at the April 28 track and field meet at Lawson, finishing in 12.03 seconds.

Lunch, learn events promote healthier living

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A Lunch and Learn series hosted by Excelsior Springs Hospital and Thrive Excelsior is drawing community members together over shared meals and meaningful health education. The free quarterly sessions, open to all residents, are held at the hospital’s community rooms and focus on a range of health and wellness topics – from stress management to navigating the healthcare system.

Ameren urges balloon safety to prevent power outages

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Spring is a popular time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate special occasions such as graduations and other milestones. To help keep celebrations safe, Ameren is urging customers to be cautious when using Mylar balloons.

Preventing youth overdose, one kit at a time

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MIRANDA JAMISON When it comes to preventing youth drug misuse and accidental poisonings, small steps at home can make a big difference. That’s the message behind a new initiative distributing thousands of Medication Safety Toolkits for Families across the Northland.