October 2023

Preston Jones would probably attest to the power of positive thinking, based on something he did the night of Oct. 20 against Ruskin in varsity 11-man football.

The second annual community center fall festival will be held on Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m., coordinated by Youth and Family Coordinator Kyria Hood. Hood, who has been the youth and family coordinator for the past year and a half at the community center, said she is looking forward to seeing members of the community of all ages coming together to have an enjoyable time partaking in a plethora of activities, including trunk-ortreat, yard games and face painting.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 27, 2023 1931-2023 Neil Leonard Perry of Sedalia passed away on Jan.

Excelsior Springs High School’s Class of 1973 gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion over Homecoming weekend Oct. 6-8.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 27, 2023 MARYLIST LOUISE GEORGE Marylist Louise George, 92, a lifelong resident of Excelsior Springs, passed away Oct.

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DUSTIN DANNER Sports Reporter Recently, an Excelsior Springs-based club sports team gave itself a Halloween treat of sorts. The Knuckleheadz, a 16-and-under baseball team, won their division championship at the KC Sports Boo Bash, a tournament with a Halloween theme that took place Sept.

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Excelsior Springs high school students and staff gathered for an assembly last Friday. Educators were recognized for achievements and students for their attendance. VU Scholarships also reveled $253,430, 646 of funds available to students.

After the success of a recent car show, organizers are looking at making it an annual event. Each year, on deck sale weekend, Owen Lumber typically serves lunch to help bring in potential customers.