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SHAWN RONEYSports editor Former coachTerri Ironsis prepared to make her Excelsior Springs Athletic Hall of Fame induction speech. Sort of.

For the first time in eons, I find myself thrilled to watch or listen to NFL preseason games. And for the first time in maybe ever, I find myself wanting to watch or listen to Raiders preseason games.

On July 13, 54 Excelsior Springs High School football players got together to give back to the community and observe an annual tradition – Tiger Service Day. “It’s a day to get out in the community and give back, get our players kind of used to the thought of helping others selflessly,” varsity coachMark Faubionsaid.

Cassie Cramer and Samantha Nash-St. John made history July 27.

That night, the two women were promoted from corporal to sergeant with the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) – the first time for any woman to reach that rank with the department.

“It wasn’t until 1982 that we had our first female police officer,” Chief Greg Dull said. “Tonight is another (notable) point in our department’s history; we will have not just one but two femalesergeants for the first time in our 180-year history of the department.”

Like many prep athletes, Excelsior Springs High School student Abby Rash plays club sports not only to hone her skills, but also because of the opportunities to travel. In Rash’s case, the traveling opportunities result from playing for area-based soccer program Amigos FC.

Silas O’Dell had to fight the elements when he won an archery competition July 16 at the Ray County Fair in Richmond, despite being partially sheltered from them. O’Dell, who attends Excelsior Springs High School and is president of the Millville 4-H Club, and his fellow archers competed in a ramada-style building.

One woman’s dream to help special needs children culminated in the dedication of an adaptive swing Monday evening at Cornerstone Elementary School. The wheelchair-accessible swing platform brings the fun and health benefits of swinging to children who normally miss out because of their special needs.

Effective Friday, Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michael Fitzpatrick is leaving his position. Fitzpatrick is leaving Excelsior Springs to take a position in Columbus, Kansas, to aid individuals with developmental disabilities.