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Birdsong working to improve the city for 30 years

4 weeks ago By Miranda Jamison

After conquering multiple positions and working his way up the ladder with the City of Excelsior Springs, the Public Works Director is celebrating his 30-year work anniversary. Chad Birdsong began his career with the city in 1990, working part time in the Parks and Recreation Department.

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Hudlemeyer chooses Missouri Valley for athletics, academics

4 weeks ago By Dustin Danner

Jaylenn Hudlemeyer is mapping out her post-graduation plans. The Excelsior Springs senior has committed to wrestling for Missouri Valley College.

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ESSD board discusses upcoming school year

4 weeks ago By Miranda Jamison

With a new school year approaching, the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) Board presented details on upcoming enrollment and changes or updates happening within the district at a recent board meeting.

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ES girls finish14th, boys 16th at Liberty

4 weeks ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs tested itself against several larger schools last week in varsity track and field. On March 22, the Excelsior Springs boys and girls teams competed at the Ron Ives Invitational.

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Callery pear buyback program

4 weeks ago By Miranda Jamison

With spring approaching, conservation departments are urging citizens to replace an invasive species due to ecological concerns. In partnership, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Deep Roots and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a Callery pear “buyback” program in locations around the state from 3-6 p.m.

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Glaspy squelches ’Tonka threat in tourney finale

4 weeks ago By Shawn Roney

When Excelsior Springs closing pitcher Klayton Glaspy had to finish his save opportunity against Winnetonka in the Excelsior Springs Tournament, he kept his cool. Glaspy and his fellow Tigers were leading 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning.

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Ashworth takes fifth at national tourney

4 weeks ago By Dustin Danner

The wrestling accolades continue to grow for Excelsior Springs alum Damon Ashworth. The University of Central Missouri redshirt sophomore recently completed an All-American season with a fifthplace finish in the 184-pound division at NCAA Division II national competition.

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ES boys golfers take second

4 weeks ago By Dustin Danner

Excelsior Springs fell slightly short of a varsity boys golf tournament title last week, in part, because of its short game, Tigers coach David Stalder suggested. Led by senior Jacob Schmidt, who shot a 74 (+4) for his 18-hole, par-70 round, Excelsior Springs placed second March 20 at Hodge Park Golf Course in the Winnetonka Tournament with a combined score of 242 – three strokes behind tournament champion Kearney.

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