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City zoning board approved variance for QuikTrip

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments recently passed a new variance allowing QuikTrip to have a new sign for their up-and-coming Excelsior Springs location. Doug Hermes, the city planning consultant, addressed the board and presented the application explained under city ordnance chapter 403 which states signs placed “must not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.” QuickTrip requested to install their sign with a square footage area of approximately 118.45 square feet.

Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison
The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.
THE LAWSON community holds their candles, lit in remembrance of the student who lost their life and prays for the recovery of the student who was injured. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Two dead after fatal vehicle accident

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison
Two Excelsior Springs residents lost their lives last week after a fatal motor vehicle accident near Route M, 0.2 miles north of Route U. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Investigators Trooper I.L Kimball and MSHP Sergeant H.A.
WOOD HEIGHTS, Excelsior Springs and Lawson Fire Departments work together to extinguish flames on the burning vehicles after a fatal head-on collision. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Historic Preservation Commission debates wood siding

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) recently gathered to approve various requests for exterior alterations to buildings in the downtown region of Excelsior Springs after debating what type of wood siding is appropriate per the HPC’s guidelines.
436 EAST Broadway is under construction awaiting siding.

Lake Doniphan is alive in ES

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Lake Doniphan, first opened to the public in 1944, is still a favorite Excelsior Springs spot for camping and retreat style events. The lodge and grounds offer outdoor games, swimming, fishing, archery, boating, and campfires and lodging.
LAKE DONIPHAN displays its camping and retreat lodges that crest around the lakeside in an aerial view. RANDALL PRATT | Submitted

City closes deal for Villas at Golf Hill

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Excelsior Springs officials are seeing visions become reality as they announced the sale of property that will be “Villas at Golf Hill” subdivision. Paradise Development LLC purchased lots 1-22 for the development.

ES school board establishes new programs

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Although Excelsior Springs’ student performance is improving in most cases, middle schoolers are still lacking in English Language Arts (ELA), according to state testing data released to the Excelsior Springs School Board this past week.
Dr. Jaret Tomlinson

City employees receive thanks for hard work

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt
Excelsior Springs city leaders gathered to thank hardworking employees employed for five years or more at a recent luncheon event. “We’re glad to have this opportunity to show appreciation for the work that you do every day,” Molly McGovern, city manager, said.
JASON ORTBALS (left) smiles as he stands with city leaders Stephen Spear, Mark Spohn and Reggie St. John. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff
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