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Auxiliary sponsors two ES Girls State candidates

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ST. CHARLES – The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring two Excelsior Springs High School juniors to serve as delegates for Missouri Girls State, which began June 11 and will conclude Saturday at Lindenwood University.

Wine Festival show cases Missouris best

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Wine lovers got to sample more than 85 wines offered by 20 of Missouri’s wineries, and beer lovers got to taste some beers from craft breweries, June 11 during the 16th Annual Wine Fest along Lover’s Lane.
CLETIS AND AMY WEBB serve wine from Giggling Grapes Winery. They are among 20 Missouri wineries attending.

Council approves Wyman power plant demo bid

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – An old power plant is about to disappear from a historic site. On June 6, the City Council approved a $24,400 bid by Dehn Demolition of Independence to level the plant, located in the 100 block of Dunbar sitting southwest of the Wyman building.
WYMAN SCHOOL’S power plant will be demolished beginning later this month. Roof damage and deteriorating conditions of the structure have prompted its removal. The structure is 109 years old. BRIAN RICE | Staff

A bigger Rainbow Splash Park?

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Rainbow Splash Park could expand in 2023, Parks and Recreation and Community Center Director Nate Williams told city leaders June 6 at the Hall of Waters. Williams mentioned that possibility shortly before the City Council approved a 12-month lease agreement with the First United Methodist Church for the city to handle upkeep on a parcel of property between the church and park.
RAINBOW SPLASH PARK opened in August 2021. BRIAN RICE | Staff

ESPD gets approval for new jail cameras

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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Police Department is getting new video cameras to monitor activity in its jail cells. On June 6 at the Hall of Waters, the City Council approved Chief Greg Dull’s request to have cameras installed in six adult cells and the cell for juveniles.