April 2026

Despite serving a student population where roughly 30% have individualized education plans, Excelsior Springs Early Childhood Center (ECC) is reporting strong growth across academic and developmental areas.

Excelsior Springs’ boys tennis dual Monday with visiting Odessa gave the Tigers a chance to bid farewell to one of their own. The competition was likely the final home dual for senior Mitchell Blankenship, who has been with the high school program for three seasons and is set to graduate May 15.

Summer school is returning to Excelsior Springs later this month as district leaders described plans for academic support, enrichment activities and expanded opportunities for students. The plan was presented during a recent Board of Education meeting by Excelsior Springs Middle School Principal Anneliese Gould and Elkhorn Elementary Principal Dr.

The Excelsior Standard, Apr. 24, 2026 Mildred Maxine Lawrence, 87, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully April 15, 2026, surrounded by family.

NEARLY EQUALLED Excelsior Springs nearly matched its longest winning streak this season in varsity baseball. A 9-6 loss Monday to Warrensburg at Excelsior Springs in a tussle of teams both nicknamed the Tigers ended the local baseballers’streak at six games.

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. I had an Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh moment a few days ago.

A Homestead Village murder case will move forward after a judge found probable cause despite a defense filing centered on self-defense claims. Glen Michael Stice, 55, is facing two felony charges, including first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Daniel Konrardy, both of Homestead Village.

Excelsior Springs has entered a new chapter in city leadership following the City Council’s selection of a new mayor. Council members elected Sonya Morgan to serve as mayor in a 4-1 vote over Mark Spohn, then unanimously selected Reggie St.

Weeks after approving a $630,141 assessment tied to the closure of its previous health insurance consortium, the Excelsior Springs School Board unanimously approved a new employee coverage plan and higher monthly district contributions for the next school year.

An Aspire Senior Living resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday, carrying memories of a time before paved roads and modern comforts. Mary Lou Jackson has lived through the Great Depression, dramatic technological change and generations of family milestones.