Cracked walls, clouds of dust and deep vibrations have jolted rural homeowners south of Excelsior Springs into action, as Idecker’s plans to expand its decades-long mining operation threaten to creep even closer to their properties.With a 50-year project timeline and new land annexation under consideration, residents from the Cameron Road area are working urgently to stop the expansion before more damage is done.The controversy first surfaced during a recent Excelsior Springs City Council meeting, where concerned homeowners raised alarms about the impacts of blasting, property damage and road conditions. The issue has since grown into a grassroots campaign, fueled by a recent Cameron Road Association meeting that drew dozens of people, some already living next to the quarry, and others worried they soon will.Armed with maps, printed contact lists and stacks of petitions, residents coordinated efforts to stop what they describe as an unregulated and environment...