Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series, with the first having appeared in the Jan. 5 edition. Aug. 8 Noah Marker died unexpectedly on July 17, 2023. His spirit lives on embodying Excelsior Springs’ pride. NOAH MARKER wears his letterman jacket in front of the Excelsior Springs Tiger Stadium. Judge denies bond increase for Timothy M. Haslett. After appearing in custody at Clay County Courthouse for a bond hearing and was dismissed after a witness was found in Saline County. WYNNIE BASIL clings to her balloons as she learns how to make her own balloon costume at the farmers’ market. Aug. 18 Aug. 25 Sept. 9 ES makes the top nine best small towns list on Worldatlas. com. Councilperson Reggie St. John agreed, explaining his favorite thing about the community was the location. “I used to commute 40-plus miles to Kansas City for a job; I came here because I didn’t want to live in the city. Sept. 15 Excelsior Springs Middle School Student brings unloaded firearms to…