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A bigger Rainbow Splash Park?

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Rainbow Splash Park could expand in 2023, Parks and Recreation and Community Center Director Nate Williams told city leaders June 6 at the Hall of Waters.
RAINBOW SPLASH PARK opened in August 2021. BRIAN RICE | Staff

Replacing Lewis still in school district’s long-term plan

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Incite Design Studio is standing firm on its recommendation to replace Lewis Elementary School. Based in the Kansas City metro area, Incite is the architectural firm working with the Excelsior Springs School District on its long-range facility planning.
INCITE DESIGN STUDIO illustrates one possible solution to constructing a new Lewis Elementary School by building the new facility behind the old, then demolishing the old structure once the new facility is in operation.

Bales joins Excelsior Standard writing staff

Body The Excelsior Springs Standard welcomes Sophia Bales, a 2022 Missouri Valley College graduate, to its staff as a newsroom reporter. “I was very excited - over the moon (about accepting this position)… When I was younger, I always knew that I wanted to write,” said Bales.
SOPHIA BALES staff writer

Banister named Waterfest grand marshal

Body Waterfest 2022 is just three weeks away, and one Excelsior native is especially excited. Kisha (Henry) Banister will be recognized as Waterfest’s grand marshal during the parade at 9:30 a.m.
KISHA BANISTER, former news anchor, will lead the Waterfest Parade June 25.

Hospital in ‘thrive mode,’ DeHart reports

Body PART II OF II EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs Hospital is in “thrive mode,” particularly financially, CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders when sharing the hospital’s 2021 report during the City’s Council’s May 16 meeting at the Hall of Waters.
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