An estimated 250 people, including business owners and government leaders, gathered for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held recently to pray for and honor Excelsior Springs. Select performances from Job Corps Color Guard was followed by Tim Harlan leading the Excelsior Springs High School Choir, setting the stage for guest speakers to come forward and share their thoughts and prayers with the community. “What we intend for today is to pray for our city,” said Mayor Mark Spohn. He explained Excelsior Springs has $37 million dollars in approved grants to continue to revitalize and improve the city. “Those grants can and will be a game changer for this community,” he said. Those funds are currently being utilized for on-going projects, Spohn mentioned these projects will take time, but “just like growing grapes for wine, these things take time,” he said. Spohn culminated with prayer, acknowledging what is required to continue moving forward with city development and enhancement. …