September 2025

Lucas Walker is on a quest. The Orrick senior wants to break the school record for most tackles in a game, according Bearcats varsity 8-man football coach Matt O’Dell.

Excelsior Springs varsity volleyball coach Cindy Price and her Tigers broke even to start this week. After falling 3-2 Monday to Lawson, the girls swept Winnetonka Tuesday 3-0 to cap a three-match homestand that had begun Sept.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart series detailing the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Respirator Approval Program and its impact on Missouri workers and manufacturers. Part two will examine ways policymakers, industry leaders and advocates are responding to funding challenges and what is at stake if the program is weakened.

Excelsior Springs schools released building reports for September, highlighting attendance, curriculum initiatives, professional development and upcoming events across each campus. The updates provided snapshots of ongoing work at the Early Childhood Center, Cornerstone Elementary, Lewis Elementary, Elkhorn Elementary, middle school, high school and Career Center.

Crystal Lakes leaders believe a new partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will transform the city’s lakes into more accessible, sustainable and enjoyable public resources. Mayor Jeremy Dorrel noted the idea first surfaced when a resident raised the question of outside help during a city meeting.

A Lawson family is asking for help to relocate after the beating of a 12-year-old girl left them feeling unsafe in their community. Max Harris launched a GoFundMe campaign titled Help Us Move to Safety and Start Over following the attack on his daughter, Hayley.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series profiling Crystal Lakes Mayor Jeremy Dorrel. Part one focuses on Dorrel’s path to office, his background and leadership in creating The Overlook event center.

The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 19, 2025 Shirley Ann Scott, 86, passed away Sept.

The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 19, 2025 1949-2025 Patricia Schwarzel Patricia Ann (Lawson) Schwarzel, a beautiful and cherished soul full of love, passed away Saturday, Sept.

Excelsior Springs made strides on offense during its 48-10 Sept. 12 road loss to North Kansas City, according to Tigers coach Jake Danneman.