May 2024

A transient Excelsior Springs man has been arrested on a warrant for four felony charges. Bryan M.

The Hall of Waters was filled with Excelsior Springs citizens as rezoning of the potential Eden Village failed. At the latest city council meeting, Planning Consultant Doug Hermes presented a consideration for an ordinance to rezone 1112 Tracy Avenue from a C-3 service business district to an R-4 medium-density residential district.

For over a decade, a dedicated teacher at Cornerstone Elementary has passionately supported students in special education. In recognition of this unwavering commitment, Leslie Maddox been selected as Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mason Wartner is going from black and gold, the school colors of Excelsior Springs High School, to wine and canary yellow, the school colors of Park University. Wartner, who officially graduated high school May 10, has signed to play soccer at Park, an NAIA program.

For the second straight season, Excelsior Springs finished .500 or better in varsity girls soccer. The Tigers went 8-8 this season.

Jacob Schmidt nearly brought home a medal from the Class 4 state boys golf tournament. Schmidt, who graduated May 10 from Excelsior Springs High School, finished in a three-way tie for 17th out of a field of 90-plus golfers at the May 13-14 tournament at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.

Excelsior Springs has taken measures to promote community unity and foster appreciation for diversity. The Special Olympics Track and Field event was a remarkable display of community unity and commitment to inclusivity, brought to life through the collaborative efforts of the Excelsior Springs Community Center (ESCC) and Excelsior Springs High School’s (ESHS), Student Council (STUCO).

Editor’s Note: This is the final of a three-part series about the woodpeckers of Missouri. The series focuses on the eight different types of woodpecker species found in the state and how to control the nuisances they can create.

A warrant has been issued for a Henrietta woman who allegedly violated her pretrial release conditions. Misty L.

The leadership within organizations plays a crucial role and can lead to well-deserved recognition from associations. Recently, Liberty Hospital was bestowed with a significant honor by the American Hospital Association.