March 2025

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Excelsior Springs track coach Jonah Albertson has one goal he wants his 100 athletes to achieve this season: to continuously improve. “While we celebrate medals, we also celebrate personal records and offer opportunities to each athlete, and we have had a strong start to the season,” Albertson said.

Three candidates have qualified for the Excelsior Springs Board of Education, competing for two available seats in the April 8 election. The candidates are Anna Sue Spohn, incumbent Kalyn Goode and incumbent and current board president Tray Harkins.

A student from the Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) has earned the prestigious title of Breaking Traditions Secondary State Winner.

In the upcoming April 8 election, Excelsior Springs’ incumbent Mayor Mark Spohn is running unopposed for his city council seat. Spohn remains fully dedicated to his role as a leader in the community.

A Liberty man has been arrested and charged with two felonies following an alleged shooting situation which occurred in Ray County last week. BradA.

MICAH DILLMAN Staff Reporter and SHAWN RONEY Sports Editor Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers have the chance to do something unprecedented in program history – win a fourth straight district title.

After more than three decades of dedication to the Excelsior Springs School District a longtime teacher and coach has announced his retirement at the end of the school year, marking the conclusion of a career that has influenced countless students and athletes.

Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) announces the difficult decision to discontinue its Home Health and Hospice Services, effective April 30.

Three agreements have been approved for street maintenance projects to advance infrastructure improvements which will affect several neighborhoods. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved three agreements with McAnany Construction, Vance Brothers and All Pro Asphalt.