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Excelsior Springs’ May proclamations

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May highlights many topics and the Excelsior Springs community now has four more to celebrate within the city. Mayor Mark Spohn issued four proclamations aimed at bringing about positive insight into the Excelsior Springs community during the latest meeting of the council.
COUNCILMAN JOHN MCGOVERN (left) is presented with the Older Americans Month proclamation for 2024 from Mayor Mark Spohn.

Adoptable pet at animal control center

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“SOXY” IS A 4 year old female Australian Shepherd. Soxy is a sweetheart! She’s guarded when meeting new people, but once she warms up to you, you have a loyal companion! She’s all that an Australian Shepherd should be! She’s smart. She’s house trained. She’s energetic. She’s protective. She LOVES car rides! Soxy likes to play ball and fetch sticks. She likes the crinkle of a water bottle, and can remove the caps! This sweet girl would make the best companion pet! Call ESACC at 816-630-0816 for more information about Soxy.
Adoptable pet at animal control center

Heart makes an appearance in Excelsior Springs

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The vibrant and welcoming community of Excelsior Springs now has the chance to experience a beautiful piece of art that celebrates diversity in all its forms. The Parade of Hearts, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community unity, has unveiled a stunning heart-shaped artwork by a local artist in a prominent downtown location.
THE KANSAS CITY Parade of Hearts is making an appearance in Excelsior Springs. Gwynevere Buie’s artwork, ‘Splash!’, is a tribute to the Kansas City Blazers swim team and can be found in the downtown area. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

ESHS students blessed with best for 23 years

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For over two decades, Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has been fortunate to have an outstanding math teacher who is not only dedicated to his students but also deeply committed to the community. Excelsior Springs native Jonah Albertson has been imparting his knowledge and passion for math to the students of ESHS for the past 23 years.
FOR 23 YEARS, Excelsior Springs High School has been blessed with math teacher Jonah Albertson, who puts students first and works hard to ensure they all understand the material. Separately, Albertson was voted ‘Best Teacher” in The Standard’s 2024 Community Excellence Awards. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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