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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Friday, July 31 At 2:16 p.m., Logan Riley, 28, was arrested for driving while suspended; outside warrant service.

Clay County’s investment in new lifesaving technology was put to the test within days of deployment, when a deputy used one of the county’s new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help save a Kearney man’s life.

Excelsior Springs is looking for one piece of art to tell the community’s story on a national stage as America marks its 250th anniversary. The city is participating in the Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project, a national initiative through the National Endowment for the Arts and U.S.

Strong participation and steady attendance helped Excelsior Springs School District’s summer learning program exceed expectations this year.

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An Excelsior Springs man accused of sexually abusing two children has pleaded guilty and will spend nearly two decades in prison. Gary Dean Tackett Jr.

For generations, trucking has been more than a business for the Waller family — it has been a legacy built on relationships, longevity and a commitment to doing things the right way.

More than a decade after ground was broken at Ideker’s quarry on Cameron Road, the operation has expanded in a new direction — underground. The local quarry began taking shape in early 2013, adding another chapter to a company history that stretches back more than 75 years.

From September 9-14, 2026, Excelsior Springs will welcome the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to Piburn Field in its historic downtown for a community tribute to Vietnam veterans, their families, and those whose names are etched on the Wall.

Downtown Excelsior Springs continued to show measurable growth in 2025, with more than 387,000 visits and $8.32 million in retail sales reported across the district.