August 2020

Charles Weingartner, 79, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Aug. 2, 2020.

Lois Mae Kirtwright, 74, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at home.

Anthony “Tony” Lee Ardese, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – School districts are getting ready to start the fall semester, which means athletics are ramping up for action, too. The Excelsior Springs School District is no different, as the school’s sports programs began practices Monday.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The summer sun was bright, but on the first day of August, not so hot – in the 80s rather than the 90s or over 100 degrees – as about 400 guests took their places on stainless steel bleachers overlooking seniors dressed in black or gold gowns.

ST. JOSEPH – When Missouri Western State University takes to the football field this fall, chances are, an Excelsior Springs High School alumnus will be among those leading the charge.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new first day of school for students won the Excelsior Springs Board of Education’s approval at Monday’s special meeting. The target date for reopening is Sept.

Marla Kaye Young, 75, Excelsior Springs, passed peacefully on Aug. 3, 2020.

George Willard Vincent, 88, a resident of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Redwood of Cameron. George was born the son of Orval G.

Normalee Tomblinson, 73, Excelsior Springs, died July 16, 2020. Cremation with services at a later date.