June 2025

Body MIRANDA JAMISON Excelsior Springs is doubling down on community connection, encouraging residents to step outside, meet their neighbors and take pride in where they live through a growing lineup of citysupported initiatives.

Body As a dangerous heat wave approaches Missouri, Ameren is urging customers to act now with simple, practical steps that can help reduce energy costs and keep homes safe and comfortable.

Body I’ve got soccer on the brain again, thanks in part to a recent assignment. As you might recall, I covered a soccer camp in late May at Tiger Stadium.

Body Elton Mansell The Excelsior Standard, June 20, 2025 Elton Mansell, 73, of Pleasant Valley passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 16, 2025. Elton was born July 20, 1951, to Elmo and Rosemary (Stanton) Mansell, and graduated from Orrick High School in 1969.

Body Wyatt Speakman The Excelsior Standard, June 20, 2025 Wyatt Christopher Speakman, age 15, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died June 14, 2025 in an automobile accident near Mahaska, KS. Visitation with family present will be Friday, June 20, from 4-8 p.m.

Body Allen Hunt The Excelsior Standard, June 20, 2025 Allen Lynn Hunt, 73, passed away June 15th, 2025, at North Care Hospice House. He was born August 1, 1951, in Excelsior Springs to Lynn and Rosalie Hunt.

Body Joseph Holmes The Excelsior Standard, June 20, 2025 Joseph “Joe” W. Holmes 79, Blue Rapids, KS, died June 10, 2025, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation, Blue Rapids, KS A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Body I used to think the definition of a small town was simple: it was all about population. Growing up in Excelsior Springs, it felt obvious.

Body At a time when rural hospitals are shutting down nationwide, Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) is pushing forward with expanded behavioral health care, increased meal access, new partnerships and a culture rooted in resilience.

Body Despite a projected $2.4 million budget deficit for the upcoming school year, the Excelsior Springs School District expects to continue operating without major changes to staffing or programs.