Charge follows gunfire in city
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Allegedly firing and then pointing a weapon in Excelsior Springs resulted in Kaleb G. McIntosh, 19, Excelsior Springs, facing a felony charge.
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Investigation continues into allegations of abuse by teacher
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District continues to review allegations that a teacher may have abused a student, the district’s deputy superintendent, Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, said Monday.
Prayer ’n’ eggs attracts dozens to Elms Hotel
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – An estimated 200 people attended the Excelsior Springs Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Hosted by Mayor Sharon Powell, at the Elms Hotel and Spa on April 19, the event brought together a variety of business and area government leaders along with community members.
Investigation into allegations of abuse by teacher continues
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District continues to review allegations that involve how a teacher may have abused a student, the district’s deputy superintendent, Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, said Monday.
The teacher allegedly sprayed a 10-year-old with apple cider vinegar and restrained the student, based on published reports.
“I’m aware that allegation was made, but we’re currently investigating to see if there’s anything to that or not,” Tomlinson said.
The district received notice of the allegations April 11.
Charge follows gunfire in Excelsior Springs
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Allegedly firing and then pointing a weapon in Excelsior Springs resulted in Kaleb G. McIntosh, 19, Excelsior Springs, facing a felony charge.
“Everything turned out well. Nobody was injured,” Capt. Robert Warner reported April 15 to the City Council.
Reasons for the incident near an apartment complex in the Westview area are sketchy.
Correction
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Jacob Schmidt was incorrectly identified on second reference in our April 8 issue in listing the three Excelsior Springs medalists at the Winnetonka Tournament. Ethan Edwards placed sixth, Schmidt was seventh and Eli Smith placed 15th in the tournament.
Cooley Lake Art Show draws 12 artists; 20 paintings, photos
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Opening night for the Cooley Lake Art Show drew 12 artists, who displayed 20 works of art – photographs and paintings – on April 8 at the Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives.
City seeks federal grant for street work
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved an agreement April 4 to seek a federal grant to make road improvements. The city sought a grant in 2021 but did not receive money.
Meadowlark land parcel rezoned for business use
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council rezoned land on Meadowlark Lane from an apartment district to a business district April 4 at the Hall of Waters, as requested by the Earl J. McElwee Trust.
City gives nod to company for additional road projects
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city is again calling on Lamp Rynearson to oversee road maintenance and repairs. On April 4, the City Council approved Public Works Director Chad Birdsong’s request to hire the multiservice company for $47,400 for engineering work on this year’s milling, overlay and repair projects.
