Can Donald Trump be trusted?
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As the Congressional inquiry into the Jan. 6 insurrection paused for a summer recess, U.S.
August 2022
Scoma making himself known on diamond, mat
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Hunter Scoma is making a name for himself as a two-sport athlete at Excelsior Springs High School. But of those two sports, wrestling and baseball, baseball is clearly Scoma’s first love.
Schwab honored again for wrestling officiating
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When Rick Schwab stepped aside from coaching Excelsior Springs High School wrestling and moved into his current administrative position with the school district, he didn’t completely leave wrestling.
Webb’s success brings needed thrills to preseason
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For the first time in eons, I find myself thrilled to watch or listen to NFL preseason games. And for the first time in maybe ever, I find myself wanting to watch or listen to Raiders preseason games.
Irons ‘proud’ to join ESHS Athletic HOF
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Former coach Terri Irons is prepared to make her Excelsior Springs Athletic Hall of Fame induction speech. Sort of.
David D. Lodwick
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David D. Lodwick, 92, passed away at home surrounded by family on Aug. 5, 2022.
David was born Mar. 15, 1930, in Excelsior Springs to John S. Lodwick and Ethel Forsyth Lodwick. He attended Excelsior Springs public schools and graduated in 1948, during which time he earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts. He attended Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant, IA and graduated with a degree in Business and Economics in 1952.
Douglas Struby
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Douglas Struby passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2022. Doug was born in Moberly, MO on Feb. 17, 1952, to Harry and Irene Struby.
He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1970 and Baker University in 1975, where he played basketball.
Doug was a kind soul who always enjoyed meeting new people, was loyal to his friends, and was a HUGE animal lover. His true pride and joy were his family…especially his grandkids, nieces, and nephews.
Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques
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Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques, 85, of Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and formerly of Westbrook of Kearney, passed away Aug. 9, 2022.
Donna was born Apr. 11, 1937, in Crawford County, MO, the third of five children of Samuel Christopher and Martha Ellen (Ferris) Bayless. Donna retired as a Quality Appraisal Specialist for the Federal Government. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, the Order of the Eastern Star, and NARFE.
Francis Lee Williams“Bugs”
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Francis Lee Williams (“Bugs”), 90, Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.
ESPD promotes four
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Cassie Cramer and Samantha Nash-St. John made history July 27.
That night, the two women were promoted from corporal to sergeant with the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) – the first time for any woman to reach that rank with the department.
“It wasn’t until 1982 that we had our first female police officer,” Chief Greg Dull said. “Tonight is another (notable) point in our department’s history; we will have not just one but two femalesergeants for the first time in our 180-year history of the department.”
