Fireworks celebration hosted by The Elms
Excelsior residents have something to look forward to this Fourth of July, a community-wide fireworks display hosted by The Elms Hotel & Spa.
June 2020
Shirley Gene Battagler
Shirley Gene Battagler, 87 of rural Orrick, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Liberty Hospital. Shirley was born on the family farm near Orrick, on October 1, 1932, to Frank and Nettie (Hessenflow) Battagler. He had lived his entire life around Orrick and near where his life began.
Mary Lou Zegers
Mary Lou Zegers of Lawson, Missouri, died June 14, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Mary was born in West Point, Nebraska.
Mary enjoyed hiking, camping with her friends and going to the movies. Mary was a loyal honest and loving friend and devoted wife.
Ernestine H. Powell
Ernestine H. Powell, 100, of Excelsior Springs, MO formerly of Belton, MO, died June 24, 2020 at Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab. Ernestine was born January 3, 1920 to Charles and Bertha (Fritz) Hockaday in Peculiar, MO.
NBA gears up for July to resume season
With much of the country starting to reopen from the coronavirus pandemic, professional sports leagues are making their plans to return.
One league that will return soon is the NBA. Recently, players and NBA owners reached an agreement to continue the 2019-20 season.
ES Parks and Rec releases July activities schedule
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Parks and Recreation Director Nate Williams has released a slate of July activities for Excelsior Springs residents to enjoy as part of National Parks & Recreation Month.
Excelsior promised $500K to aid business
WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 grant to Excelsior Springs to improve roadway and sewer infrastructure to accommodate business development.
Excelsior Springs OKs ambulance purchase, disagrees on pay option
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council voted 4-1 to buy a new ambulance, replacing an older model at the request of retiring Fire Chief Paul Tribble.
City offers delinquent bill payment plans
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council voted to give residents more latitude in paying delinquent utility bills.
Virus, not COVID-19, means no rabbit show at Missouri State Fair
SEDALIA – At the direction of the Missouri Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office, the Missouri State Fair will not host rabbit shows at the State Fair this August due to Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2.
