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Excelsior Springs looks to Crystal Lakes to address downtown flooding

3 years ago By Shawn Roney

Crystal Lakes might offer a solution to downtown Excelsior Springs’ flooding problem. Molly McGovern, Excelsior Springs city manager, stated in a Sept.

Paraprofessional touched by school district honor

3 years ago By Tara Altis And Shawn Roney

An act by the Excelsior Springs School District almost moved Pam Smith to tears, according to Mark Bullimore, district director of communications. That act was being named Classified Employee of the Month.

PAM SMITH, PARAPROFESSIONAL at Elkhorn Elementary School, is recognized by the Excelsior Springs School District as the Classified Employee of the Month. Mark Bullimore, director of communications for the district; and Annette Shelton, principal of Elkhorn Elementary School, present the award to Smith. “Elkhorn is so proud of her,” Shelton says. Submitted

Comstock promoted to Lewis principal for ’23-’24 school year

3 years ago By Tara Altis

Jill Comstock has been named the new Lewis Elementary School principal for the 2023-24 school year. The announcement was made during the school board meeting on Oct.

MAKING HISTORY

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

The Excelsior Springs girls tennis team made history last week. With a 5-0 dual win over Lexington Oct.

MEET THE Class 1 District 14 girls tennis champions: From left, front row, Anna Selby, Lauren Mueller, Laura Nunnenkamp; back row, Megan Riegel, Shelby Stodden, Malaya Tedesco, Excelsior Springs coach Richie Marsh. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

It’s all about the customers at Y Liquor

3 years ago By Tara Altis

Because 50 years in business is considered something to celebrate, Y Liquor owners Bob and Billy Hart wanted a special celebration that appreciated the customers who have been the mainstay of the business.