May 2024

MARGARET ANN GRAYSON

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The Excelsior Standard, May 24, 2024 Margaret Grayson Margaret Ann Grayson, 85, of Kansas City, formerly of Wood Heights, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City. Born Feb.
MARGARET ANN GRAYSON

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, May 8 At 1:08 a.m., Andrea Frantin, 48, was arrested for outside warrant service.

ES sends five to state track meet

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Excelsior Springs is sending five members of its varsity track and field program to Class 4 state competition this weekend. Joseph James, Kolin Kincaid, Kolt Willis, Katie Houck and Kinley Rogers will represent the Tigers at the Friday-Saturday meet at Jefferson City.
KATIE HOUCK, shown at sectional competition May 18 in Independence, is among five Class 4 state qualifiers for Excelsior Springs in track and field. TIM HARLAN | Contributed Photo

Implementing maternity parking

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Handicapped parking spots are a familiar feature, but discussions about the introduction of a nationwide reserved spot for a different purpose have sparked debates. The concept of maternity parking is to provide a designated space for pregnant women, strategically located near building entrances.
Implementing maternity parking

Farmers Market bringing exciting changes

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The time is approaching for the Excelsior Springs community to gear up and support a crucial component of the local economy. The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market (ESFM) season is just around the corner, starting in June and ending in October.
KRISTEN DEHART’S name was drawn in a raffle, allowing her to choose a prize, during last year’s National Farmers’ Market week. File photo

Seniors reach end at ESHS

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The journey of growing up is a transformative experience marked by achieving significant milestones and making a positive impact on the community. This meaningful sentiment took center stage at the recent commencement ceremony for the class of 2024 at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS).
A 2024 Excelsior Springs High School graduate points to her family after walking across the stage to receive her diploma. See pages 6 and 7 for story and additional photos. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff