October 2023

Big city newspapers all over the country have locked their doors and thrown away the key due to the digital age taking over locally-based print companies. As this news reaches every small town in America, it can strike fear in local journalists or those aspiring to take on the job in lieu of no money to be made.

My sister sends a text, telling me she is making lasagna, and asks if I will bring a cake. “Sounds great!” I readily agree.

Excelsior Springs’ quest for a second straight team district championship in girls tennis fell short. For the second straight season, the Tigers reached the championship dual of the Class 1 District 14 Tournament.

The regular season is over for the Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA). And the postseason is about to begin.

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The body of a missing Kansas City man was located in rural Clay County the morning of Saturday, Oct. 7. The Kansas City Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) stated in a press release: “A property owner north of Mosby, Mo., discovered a vehicle on his property and alerted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a body, later identified as 61-year-old Roger Hunt, a short distance from the vehicle. Hunt was reported missing earlier this week to KCKPD by family who told police he returned to his home in Kansas City, Mo. on Monday around 7 a.m. after getting off work in Kansas City, Kan., but then left again sometime before 1 p.m. He had not been heard from since. The death remains under investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s office, but at this time, foul play does not appear to have been a factor in his death.”

Longtime Excelsior Springs resident and veteran Barry Dale recently had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through the Honor Flight Network of Kansas City free of charge. The Honor Flight Network, a nonprofit organization, works with independent hubs to provide American veterans an opportunity to be appreciated for serving their country by visiting the nation’s capital and touring national memorials commemorating their service.

The Excelsior Springs Boarding House District recently discussed area residents’ concerns - with a particular focus on neighborhood crime. Excelsior Springs Police Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy, patrol division commander, explained most of the crime being committed in the Boarding House District - primarily multitenant lower-income housing - consists of theft, petty assault, drug use and vacant building break-ins.

The Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Board of Trustees is still fighting for an estimated $2.5 million from the Employee Retention Tax Credit in limbo since they first applied in September 2022. Trustees met Monday to discuss where their embattled claim currently stands, and possible next steps.

Excelsior Springs controlled the possession when the Tigers hosted St. Joseph Central Oct.