June 2025

Excelsior Springs residents will vote this fall whether to expand the city’s boundaries to include more than 50 parcels and key stretches of roadway in unincorporated Clay County. Councilmembers approved an ordinance on June 5, officially placing the annexation question on the Nov.

During yet another tense meeting, Mosby city officials chose to delay the vote on a proposed annexation of property for mining operations. The recent meeting of the Mosby Board of Aldermen was filled with public testimony regarding sinkholes, road damage and blasting concerns.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, May 14 At 10:55 p.m., Loretta Stevenson, 51, was arrested for traffic lanes; driving while intoxicated – alcohol.

The Excelsior Standard, June 6, 2025 Sabrina Gibbs Sabrina Dawn Gibbs (née Hoagland), 61, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27, at home. Born Nov.

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. SHAWN RONEY Lately, I’ve found myself inspired by two sources: Aaron Holst and Bugs Bunny.

Jake Danneman likes where Excelsior Springs’ varsity football program is headed as he transitions into his second year as head coach. One reason for Danneman’s optimism is the latest camp he directed.

Excelsior Springs graduates Amani Robinson and Zeb McBee know who they’ll face this football season at William Jewell College. William Jewell, a Liberty-based NCAA Division II program, has posted its 2025 schedule on its website.

Kinley Rogers went 3-for-3 at Class 4 state high school track and field competition. Rogers, who recently finished her junior year at Excelsior Springs, placed in the top six in three events at the May 30-31 meet in Jefferson City.