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A more than $1 million sewer rehabilitation project aimed at improving Excelsior Springs’ aging underground infrastructure is moving forward after city council members approved a construction agreement.

Despite growing financial pressures facing rural healthcare providers nationwide, Excelsior Springs Hospital leaders say the organization continues to stabilize operations while expanding access to behavioral health and primary care services.

STILL HOOPING IT UP Booker O’Neill is continuing his basketball career. O’Neill, who’s set to graduate high school Friday from Excelsior Springs, has signed to play for the men’s team at Baker University in Baldwin, Kan.

Landon Cramer knows why he’s helping to represent Excelsior Springs at state in boys golf: He managed his emotions at district competition. Cramer is slated to play in the Class 3 state tournament, scheduled for May 18-19 at the Sedalia Country Club.

The Excelsior Springs School District approved a nearly balanced $44.2 million budget after district officials spent months reducing projected deficit spending through cuts, attrition and refinancing tied to existing lease-purchase debt.

Hundreds of children and teens in Excelsior Springs are receiving mental health support through a psychiatric services program local hospital leaders say barely existed four years ago. Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristin DeHart shared the program’s growth during a recent Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) meeting, a community coalition focused on substance abuse prevention, mental health awareness and youth wellness initiatives in the Excelsior Springs area.

From youth sports and swim lessons to senior programming and special events, Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center programs saw major growth in 2025 as participation increased across nearly every area of operation.

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