November 2023

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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?

Body Although winter isn’t set to begin until Dec. 21, the air is already filled with the crisp change of colder weather.

Body Carrie Classon’s, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir,” is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine stores. Learn more at CarrieClasson.

Body The City of Excelsior Springs shared its ongoing planning resources to bring the community together to map out its future at this month’s Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon.