February 2022

Marlyn Ray Atkinson

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Marlyn Ray Atkinson of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at 9:20 a.m. after an extended illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Marlyn Ray Atkinson

City Council agrees to spend $413,000 on vacuum truck

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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.

Graves should support gold medal effort

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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.
U.S. REP. Sam Graves flies this P-40 Warhawk during a Wings Over Whiteman air show. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Dinner theater Feb. 19

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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.
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Piccadilly Gala returns to Excelsior Springs

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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.
FROM LEFT are Keith Winge, Zac Wilkins, Candy Teegarden, Nate Williams, Christi Rice, Kim Sanson and Gary Sanson.