September 2022

ES runners take to trails at Grain Valley, Liberty

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

The Tigers started logging competitive miles last week in high school cross country. Excelsior Springs’ season kicked into gear with two meets – the Grain Valley Kickoff, featuring a 2-mile race, held Aug.

SENIOR JULES MORTON leads the way for the Excelsior Springs girls cross country team. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Tigers can’t catch speedy Jays in gridiron loss

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

RAYTOWN – The Tigers knew they would need to contain Raytown’s speed when the teams met Sept. 2 in varsity football at Ted Chitwood Stadium.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS senior running back Rakai Gantt runs through a hole during the Tigers’ 42-21 Sept. 2 road loss to Raytown. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

City seeks funds to renovate ‘Henrie Hill’ bridge

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

Excelsior Springs must move forward with renovating the bridge on Dunbar Avenue that overpasses Henrie Avenue, Chad Birdsong told city leaders during a Sept. 2 work session at the Hall of Waters.

Curriculum Night helps bond school, home learning

4 years ago By Tara Altis

The Excelsior Springs elementary schools hosted Curriculum Night on Thursday at all three elementary schools. The night offered three sessions for each grade level and was for all families of elementary students.

Farabee surprises ES residents with chalk art

4 years ago By Sophia Bales

Robbie Farabee likes giving surprises. Specifically, the 27-year-old likes surprising Excelsior Springs residents with his chalk art around town, including on Broadway and even around Lewis Elementary.

ROBBIE FARABEE enjoys sharing his artistic talent around Excelsior, such as these chalk art pieces in front of Lewis Elementary celebrating the first day of school. You can find Robbie’s work all around the downtown sidewalks.

Tigers take tournament title to open season

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

KANSAS CITY – Excelsior Springs already has a varsity boys soccer tournament title and the season is only roughly two weeks old. The Tigers won that title at the Winnetonka Tournament, held Aug.

ES girls netters drop first three duals

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

The Tigers are still seeking their first dual victory this varsity girls tennis season – or at least they were through Tuesday. Excelsior Springs was 0-3 entering duals Wednesday with visiting Oak Park of Kansas City and Thursday with Belton at Belton.

William Whitworth

4 years ago By News Staff

William Whitworth, 65, of Excelsior Springs passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31 at St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital. Memorial services will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022, at Bross & Spidle Funeral in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Mr. Whitworth was born Jan. 2, 1957, in Liberty, Missouri.

Wanda Joyce McKinley

4 years ago By News Staff

Wanda Joyce McKinley (nee Roberts) passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 68. Survivors include her mother Dolores J. Roberts; sister Rinda (Doug) Bye; longtime friend, Jerry Frey; as well as a niece; two nephews; and her four beloved cats.

Mary Elizabeth Kramer

4 years ago By News Staff

Mary Elizabeth Kramer was born to James A. and Dorothy A. Cox on Apr. 24, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, MO. She passed away at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on May 25, 2022. Arrangements are through Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson 816-580-3000.