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You’re going the wrong way!
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Drivers on U.S. Highway 69 are reporting an unusual abundance of “wrong-way” drivers.
City hires Frie as new city planner
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Excelsior Springs has a new city planner. Melinda Mehaffy, economic development director, announced during an Aug.
ESSD welcomes new teachers to start school year
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Three new teachers have joined the Excelsior Springs High School for the 2022-23 school year. Katherine Jacobsen, Lennon Puls and Stephen Houck are the faculty members.
Elms draws roughly 200 for school fundraiser
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On Aug. 11, about 200 people gathered at The Elms Hotel and Spa to receive some pampering – and to help Excelsior Springs School District students.
Minor home repair program available to Excelsior residents
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Laura Mize of the Excelsior Springs Community Development Department presented a resolution on Aug. 15 to the City Council regarding a partnership among the city, Rebuilding Together KC Inc. and Northland Neighborhoods Inc.
BBQ Fly-In on the River contest returns to downtown Excelsior, drawing 54 teams
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Barbecue lovers got to watch competitive barbecue teams display their culinary skills Aug. 19 and 20 at the BBQ Fly-In on the River festival in Excelsior Springs.
Eagles Club goes ‘back to school’ with retro-themed prom fundraiser
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On Aug. 13, Eagles Club members and visitors got to experience time travel – at least from a fashion standpoint.
Council approves double fee permits
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Excelsior’s City Council unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 15 adding a double permit fee to property owners and contractors who begin work without first obtaining a permit.
City wants citizen feedback for road, trail projects
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Excelsior Springs residents will have a say in the city’s pending road infrastructure projects. Molly McGovern, city manager, made that point during an Aug.
