January 2021

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Junior Ayden Dolt took care of business on Jan. 9, when Excelsior Springs hosted its annual Tiger Classic wrestling tournament.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers started the 2021 half of their varsity girls basketball season by splitting two Missouri River Valley Conference West Division games last week. Excelsior Springs opened the new year with a 64-42 Jan.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district seeks more money to build Elkhorn Elementary School’s safe room. Superintendent Dan Hoehn received the Board of Education’s approval to request $110,552 in federal and state funding, to go with the $748,000 the district has already been awarded.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City leaders expect residents and visitors to mask up more during activities in town. On Dec.

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Board of Education received what accountant Brad Steele called “a good sign” Dec. 14.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Superintendent Dan Hoehn had bad and good news for the Excelsior Springs Board of Education in December via Zoom. The bad news: District revenue has “gotten whacked a couple times” by the state.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Good Samaritan Center has another $10,694.99 to assist families who need help making payments on their rent, mortgages or utilities. The money comes from Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security funding allocated by the city.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city is considering turning to the law firm Polsinelli PC for guidance as city leaders explore options for utilizing the Hall of Waters building. City Manager Molly McGovern presented the City Council with a resolution during its Dec.

On Jan. 4, 2021, Sharon Wayne Davis passed away at age 88.