Events

Lifestyle

ES Trolley

Body
Trolleys may be a thing of the past, but not in Excelsior Springs. Trolleys were an effective way to travel for decades and directly related to where development occurred in the growing city.
COURTESY OF ES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Submitted

Active seniors can lower injury risk

Body
Physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. Though physical activity benefits people of all ages, it can be especially helpful for seniors by making it easier for them to overcome some of the obstacles associated with aging.
Active seniors can lower injury risk

The Heart-Mind Connection

Body
The American Heart Association (AHA) has been doing considerable research to determine the significance between heart and mental health. They have found substantial evidence to prove that each plays an important role in how the other functions.
The Heart-Mind Connection

Excelsior Animal Control has pets to adopt

Body
is a mature adult gray and white male. He’s been living a solo outdoor lifestyle, but he really wants his own special person to hang out with and talk to! (And he’s a GREAT conversationalist!) Alan’s $95 adoption fee includes neuter, vaccinations and combo test.
Excelsior Animal Control has pets to adopt

Black movers, shakers of early Excelsior history

Body
Most everyone knows that February is Black History Month – a story that began more than 100 years ago – in 1915 – 50 years after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in this country. For years it was known as Black History Week – effectively the second week of February, which coincides with the actual birthdate of Abraham Lincoln (Feb.
Black movers, shakers of early Excelsior history

Everyone’s a winner

Body
The Hardin-Central School District challenged the Orrick School District to a donation drive challenge. Although Hardin-Central School District Superintendent Trey Cavanah said there were no winners due to the number of items donated, nearly $800 was raised and 800 items were donated, he said.

Medicine safety can save kids’ lives now and in the future

Body
In light of the opioid epidemic and with fentanyl already in our communities, it’s more important than ever to teach our younger kids about medication safety. By being proactive now, we can reduce the number of accidental poisonings directly and lay a foundation to protect our kids well into their future.
Subscribe to Lifestyle