November 2023

Excelsior Springs coach Cody Beck and his Tigers have high expectations for this varsity boys wrestling season. Beck returns all but one grappler from last season’s lineup.

Excelsior Springs has, since its inception, been a place of healing. Excelsior Springs Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kristen Dehart explained that Excelsior Springs takes its very name from the healing waters that attracted people to the area.

As the cold air settles into the region and winter is underway, Ameren Missouri has released safety tips to keep people safe if they suspect a natural gas leak. “Many homeowners and renters are turning on their natural gas furnaces as the temperatures continue to drop,” said Pam Harrison, director of gas operations at Ameren Missouri.

The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environment (SAFE) coalition has come a long way. SAFE, a community coalition that works toward preventing youth substance abuse, began when Tri-County, now Beacon Mental Health, began community coalitions 30 years ago.

The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 Douglas MacArthur Brock, 81, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully on Nov.

Excelsior Springs girls wrestling coach Scott Schwab probably won’t have to worry about having open weight classes this season. Schwab and his staff are working with 22 athletes – the largest turnout in girls program history.

When working diligently at your job, have you felt yourself fall more into the character, or personality, that fits it better? If you’re a soldier, have you become braver? If you’re a government official, have you become more open to ideas? If you’re a salesman, have you become more persuasive?

Discussions continue about the new Milwaukee Park design constructed off Milwaukee Street. As Parks and Recreation staff continue to work diligently, pouring 20 yards of concrete for the walking trail that will curve through a butterfly haven upon completion, Nate Williams, the director, explained discussions are still being had regarding the park equipment design.

The Excelsior Standard, Dec. 1, 2023 David Jackson David Arwin Jackson, 93, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Nov.

An article published Nov. 24 cited the new license plate recognition camera system (LPR) being utilized by the Excelsior Springs Police Department. The report stated that the new LPRs would cost a total of $554,000. The new LPRs will only cost the police department $54,000. The additional funding for the new readers will also stem from a Violent Crime Prevention Grant totaling $24,000, with the entirety of the grant being provided for the use of the new LPRs within the city.