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Tigers sweep home track and field meet

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Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) track coach Jonah Albertson and his Tigers ran away from the competition at the Highway 92 Meet. The Excelsior Springs boys cruised to a team title at the April 17 competition at Tiger Stadium with 262 points – 159 points ahead of runner-up Lathrop.

Unveiling the history of Price-Slaughter Cemetery

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REGAN ROE Tucked away near Corum Road southwest of Excelsior Springs, the Price-Slaughter Cemetery stands as a testament to the area’s rich history and the legacies of the prominent families interred within its stone walls. Established in the mid-19th century, the cemetery serves as the final resting place for the Price and Slaughter families, two well-known names in Clay County’s past.

ES native among top honorees at UCM awards

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An Excelsior Springs alumnus was named one of the top seniors at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) this year, earning a spot on the 2025 Who’s Who list and advancing as a finalist for the university’s highest student honor, the Charno Award.
UCM SENIOR Rylee Simmons (left) shows her award with UCM President Roger Best at the 2025 Who’s Who at UCM reception and awards ceremony. Submitted

Students grow through curiosity, summer learning

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A casual classroom chat about shoes has sparked a wave of hands-on discovery at Excelsior Springs Early Childhood Center, where curiosity is driving students to explore, question and create – an approach the district hopes to expand through its upcoming summer school program.

Silver Prom brings joy, connection across generations

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With over 100 guests dancing, laughing and sharing memories, this year’s Silver Prom brought a night of joy and togetherness to the local senior community. The annual event once again proved the power of kindness, nostalgia and intergenerational connection.
THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS High School Student Council celebrates another successful Silver Prom. Submitted