August 2022

Ronald Scott

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Ronald Scott, 97, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on Aug. 12, 2022. He was born near Orrick, MO on his family farm, and enjoyed being on his farm his entire life. Upon graduating from high school, Ronald joined the Navy and served in the Aleutian Islands. He worked as an electrician at the TWA overhaul base for over 35 years.  

Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Scott.  

Velma Darlene Wallace

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March 4, 1942 – July 31, 2022 

The Lord called Velma Darlene Wallace home at the end of July, after celebrating the Fourth with her extended family. She was born in Soldier, IA, lived in Independence, MO for most of her life, then moved to Excelsior Springs after the flood of 1993.  

She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A Prock, of the home; two brothers, Duane Anderson and Eddie Malcolm of Independence; and four sisters, Eula Parsons of Blue Springs, Marilyn Hoffarth, Sharon McBroom, and Jeanette Hay of Independence.   

Barbara J. Armstrong

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After a long struggle with cancer, Barbara J. Armstrong of Excelsior Springs passed peacefully from this life on the evening of July 25. She was proceeded in death by her husband and soulmate Harold Armstrong, also of Excelsior Springs.   

Janet Kaye Campbell

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Janet Kaye Campbell, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2022, she joins her husband of 46 years, Donnie who passed away July 26, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, with memorial service following at Lawson Baptist Church, 18603 US-69 Hwy, Lawson, MO.  A private family inurnment will be held at Lawson Cemetery, Lawson, MO.  

Proposed surtax decrease meets with pushback

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Melinda Mehaffy, Excelsior Springs’ economic development director, is among the civic and educational leaders in Clay County who are concerned about the county’s decision to have residents vote on a proposal to decrease the county’s commercial property surtax.
MELINDA MEHAFFY economic development director

PIT BULL BAN IS REPEALED

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Excelsior Springs’ regulations regarding dogs that threaten to attack or attack humans have changed – and a decades-long, breed-specific ban has ended. On Monday at the Hall of Waters, the City Council approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 210 of the city code, which covers dangerous dogs.

Winner, front-runners picked for commission seats

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One Clay County commissioner was chosen and the fields for three Clay County Commission seats narrowed with Tuesday’s primary elections. Voters considered candidates for two at-large positions – one in the Western District, one in the Eastern District.

Teammates give back on Tiger Service Day

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On July 13, 54 Excelsior Springs High School football players got together to give back to the community and observe an annual tradition – Tiger Service Day. “It’s a day to get out in the community and give back, get our players kind of used to the thought of helping others selflessly,” varsity coach Mark Faubion said.
ESHS FOOTBALL teammates gather July 13 for a day of community service, helping 18 families and businesses during the annual Tiger Service Day.