February 2022

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved Public Works Director Chad Birdsong’s request Monday to buy a 2022 vacuum truck to help keep city water and sewer lines clear. The council considered outright purchase or rent-to-own options.

RICHMOND – Three Excelsior Springs leaders asked and received Ray County Commission support for a Fishing River study to prevent floods that have struck the city several times since 1951, including June 25, 2021.

There is no reason to doubt that U.S. Rep. Sam Graves and the rest of the House will agree to already unanimously accepted Senate legislation, sponsored by Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, to award the U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II the Congressional Gold Medal.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Community Development Department will host a home repair assistance open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 3 at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new play is coming to Excelsior Springs. “For several years in February, the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild has brought a Murder Mystery Production to town.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Foundation Board thanked everyone that helped raise funds to get the Rainbow Splash Park off the ground. “We want to thank all of those that attended the past Piccadilly Galas, donated to the effort, helped behind the scenes and cheered on our cause.

KANSAS CITY – Excelsior Springs enjoyed the taste of an early lead Feb. 4 at Center.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – It is postseason time for the Tigers in boys wrestling. This weekend, the boys will host the Class 2 District 4 Tournament.