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City employees receive thanks for hard work

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Excelsior Springs city leaders gathered to thank hardworking employees employed for five years or more at a recent luncheon event. “We’re glad to have this opportunity to show appreciation for the work that you do every day,” Molly McGovern, city manager, said.

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Two dead after fatal vehicle accident

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Two Excelsior Springs residents lost their lives last week after a fatal motor vehicle accident near Route M, 0.2 miles north of Route U. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Investigators Trooper I.L Kimball and MSHP Sergeant H.A.

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Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

7 months ago By Miranda Jamison

The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.

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City zoning board approved variance for QuikTrip

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments recently passed a new variance allowing QuikTrip to have a new sign for their up-and-coming Excelsior Springs location. Doug Hermes, the city planning consultant, addressed the board and presented the application explained under city ordnance chapter 403 which states signs placed “must not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.” QuickTrip requested to install their sign with a square footage area of approximately 118.45 square feet.

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Local chalk artist receives proclamation at city council

7 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Declaring Sept. 20 “Robbie Farabee Sidewalk Chalk Day” was one of several items of business handled recently during an Excelsior Springs City Council meeting.

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ESFA third-graders, sixth-graders claim home victories

7 months ago By Dustin Danner

There was no lack of youth league football on Sept. 16 at Tiger Stadium.

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ES gets first varsity girls tennis dual victory

7 months ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs’ losing streak in varsity girls tennis duals continued last week. And then, it suddenly ended.

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ES volleyballers get on winning path

7 months ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs has gotten on a hot streak in varsity volleyball. After an 0-4 start, the Tigers had won nine of their last 12 matches entering Thursday’s meeting with visiting Grandview.

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