May 2026

City leaders honor those who serve, strengthen the community

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Through a series of proclamations, Excelsior Springs city leaders turned the spotlight on community impact, recognizing the people and efforts that help define the city. The proclamations included recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week, Older Americans Month, National Preservation Month, Missouri Local Government Week and Building Safety Month.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT Teachers of the Year Lane Arnold (from left), Ashley Lohman, Alexie Thompson, Katie Bogart Brown, Chelsea Lane and Kelly Heath receive Missouri House of Representatives resolutions recognizing their work in education. Katie Boone was also recognized as a Teacher of the Year but was not in attendance. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Continuing the mission after Easter

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The Maker of all things left his glorious throne in heaven, formed himself into a human embryo carried by Mary and breathed the air of his cosmos into his infant lungs as a newborn baby. Angels, shepherds and magi worshiped him in amazement. That’s what we celebrate on Christmas Day.

CLAY/RAY SPORTS NOTEBOOK

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WINNING BIG Excelsior Springs is romping past its opponents on its latest varsity baseball winning streak. The baseballers had won four straight entering Wednesday’s road meeting with Smithville, outscoring their opponents 44-3 during that stretch.

Local church event emphasizes connection, community impact

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What started as a simple effort to bring people together has grown into a spring tradition drawing hundreds to a local church’s annual community event. Crescent Lake Christian Center recently hosted its fifth annual Family Fun Day, welcoming just over 400 people for a free afternoon of inflatables, games, food and community connection.