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Excelsior Springs has dissolved its Vintage Plaza II tax increment financing (TIF) plan. As recommended by Melinda Mehaffy, city economic development director, the City Council approved the closure June 21 at the Hall of Waters.

It’s appearing Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether it’s time to legalize recreational marijuana. As the Missouri Independent and other sources have reported, Legal Missouri 2022 submitted roughly 400,000 signatures in May to the Secretary of State’s Office to get the issue placed on the ballot.

Excelsior Springs’ Class 4 state quarterfinal run in baseball produced two all-state honors: one for Lucas Dillman, one for Brendan Blackburn. The honors were among a plethora of awards the Tigers received.

Lucas Dillman repeated himself. An all-state selection in 2021, Dillman received the honor again in 2022.

Do you spend more time in your yard than in your house? Do you have a passion for landscaping and take pride in your home’s outward appearance? If so, then chances are, Thrive Excelsior will celebrate your work and give you a $25 gift card. It’s an online contest giving away monthly “Curb Appeal Awards” to local residents.

It appears the Excelsior Springs School District has secured some funding for the child health care clinic slated to open at the Early Childhood Center (ECC). Heather Gross, assistant superintendent, announced during the Board of Education’s June 27 meeting at the Support Services Center that the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Head Start program has offered a $198,000 donation toward the facility.

The Excelsior Springs Board of Education is seeking a candidate to fill a vacant seat. Dr.

Excelsior Springs is examining how it should dispose of lime from its water treatment plant. Per approval by the City Council June 21 at the Hall of Waters, the city has hired Lamp Rynearson to conduct a best professional judgment (BPJ) analysis regarding the issue.