Latest Posts

Revised dog ordinance headed to council chambers

Body
Excelsior Springs might have a revised dangerous dog ordinance come August. Paul Campo, city attorney, shared bullet points of the draft for a revised ordinance via Zoom on July 15, when city leaders convened at the Hall of Waters for a work session.
Dogs categorized as dangerous would need to be muzzled when outdoors, according to a proposed ordinance.

Blackburn receives all-state recognition

Body
Brendan Blackburn’s midseason surge drew attention from the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association. Impressed with Blackburn’s play, the association made him a Class 4 all-state selection.

IN PICTURES: CHIP SHOTS AND CHIPPING IN

Body
Once again, the Gregg Williams Foundation raised tens of thousands of dollars to help Excelsior Springs youth. As has been the case for the past few decades, the foundation did so with its annual auction and golf tournament.
LONGTIME COACH Gregg Williams keeps his head down as he tees off to help get the tournament for his foundation started.

ESSD enrollment up; state funding might dip

Body
Enrollment at the end of May was slightly higher for the Excelsior Springs School District than May 2021, Superintendent Travis Hux reported when the Board of Education convened June 27 at the Support Services Center.

ROTARY GROCERY GRAB WINNINGS DONATED TO LOCAL FAMILY

Body
CHRISTEN EVERETT was selected July 9 to run through the aisles of Price Chopper and grab as many groceries as possible. Everett, the Excelsior Springs High School principal, was chosen at random out of six other contestants to participate in the Excelsior Springs Rotary Club’s annual Grocery Grab fundraiser. During her 5-minute run through the store, Everett racked up $795.76 in meat, snacks and cleaning supplies. She then donated all of her winnings to an Excelsior Springs family.
CHRISTEN EVERETT was selected July 9 to run through the aisles of Price Chopper and grab as many groceries as possible.