August 2026

Body Creating a community where older residents can remain connected, active and involved continues to guide aging efforts in Excelsior Springs.

Body For generations, trucking has been more than a business for the Waller family — it has been a legacy built on relationships, longevity and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story about Excelsior Springs’ neighboring efforts.

Body Tigers varsity football coach Jake Danneman would probably like to see his offense execute the way it opened Excelsior Springs’ Aug. 21 home preseason jamboree on every play.

Body Long before websites, social media and smartphones delivered news within seconds, residents of ExcelsiorSprings turned to the local newspaper to learn what was happening in their community.

Body From September 9-14, 2026, Excelsior Springs will welcome the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to Piburn Field in its historic downtown for a community tribute to Vietnam veterans, their families, and those whose names are etched on the Wall.

Body There was a time when I was a regular on the local garage sale circuit, nosing around for discarded treasures and irresistible bargains. Not so much at this season of life. My wife says we have too much stuff as it is.

Body More than a decade after ground was broken at Ideker’s quarry on Cameron Road, the operation has expanded in a new direction — underground. The local quarry began taking shape in early 2013, adding another chapter to a company history that stretches back more than 75 years.

Body Prosecutors have dropped two charges against an Excelsior Springs woman accused of sexual abuse, narrowing the more than four-year-old case to seven felonies and one misdemeanor just weeks before trial.

Body Downtown Excelsior Springs continued to show measurable growth in 2025, with more than 387,000 visits and $8.32 million in retail sales reported across the district.