September 2023

September 18-24 is Diaper Need Awareness Week in Excelsior Springs following the national observance. Mayor Mark Spohn recently signed a proclamation to draw attention to the issue of those struggling to purchase diapers for their children.

On Nov. 7, voters will decide whether to impose a $1 monthly fee on any wireless device capable of calling 911 to help fund the regional system.

For the third straight week, turnovers hurt Excelsior Springs in varsity 11-man football. Following turnover-plagued losses to Belton and Raytown, the Tigers turned over the ball six times during their 35-7 Sept.

The Excelsior Springs varsity softball team hit the road last week. The Tigers faced North Kansas City Sept.

Evelyn Cowsert (left) serves the last of patrons before closing the doors to the Mill Inn restaurant. From near to far, people swarmed the Mill Inn family restaurant in Excelsior Springs to eat one more meal and bid farewell to owner Evelyn Cowsert, who has decided to retire.

Republican Kurtis Gregory, state representative for the 51st District, has announced his bid for the Missouri Senate’s 21st District seat, running against Doug Richey. The district is currently represented by Senator Denny Hoskins, who cannot seek reelection due to term limitations.

The Excelsior Springs Housing Authority discussed capacity limits for their properties and the amount of Section 8 vouchers they are utilizing during a recent board meeting. Housing Authority Executive Director Carrie Hiltner informed the board that the current occupancy capacities for housing authority apartment buildings is as follows: • Housing Authority main apartment complex — 96% occupancy • Philly apartment complex —91% occupancy • Saratoga apartment complex — 88% occupancy.

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Residents of Excelsior Springs are invited to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday Sept. 9 from 8 a.m.

The Good Samaritan Center’s (GSC) mission is dedicated to preventing homelessness and hunger by providing for basic needs and teaching life skills through their personalized case management programs.