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Young local athlete competes nationally

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Cian Miller, a tri-sport athlete and Lewis Elementary school third grader, recently participated in the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, with KC Fire Track Club out of Liberty. KC Fire Track Club, a nonprofit youth track and field association for athletes aged eight to 18 years old, is affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and USA Track and Field organizations allowing competitors to qualify in events to compete at a national level, including the Junior Olympics.

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ES Trust Authority discuss future projects

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority recently discussed city finances, as well as current and upcoming projects. Molly McGovern, city manager, presented the authority members with financial documents explaining she compared January through July of 2023 to last year’s financial information.

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Balloons create a sensation at farmers’ market

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Around the nation small farms celebrated National Farmers Market Week in honor of the growth and impact of farmers markets and the role they have on America’s food supply. Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition recently celebrated the designation with guest speaker Mayor Mark Spohn.

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Road closures set for Fly-In

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The 23rd Annual BBQ & Fly-In on the River, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 a.m. to Aug. 19, at 5 p.m., requires the closure of several streets and parking lots that will prohibit vehicle traffic.

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School board makes curriculum change

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Recently the Excelsior Springs School Board met and agreed to make updates for students regarding the district’s curriculum. Assistant Superintendent, Dr.

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Judge denies bond increase for Haslett

8 months ago By Miranda Jamison

Timothy M. Haslett Jr.

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Noah Marker represents Tiger pride

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Noah Marker, once a young student in Excelsior Springs, grew to be a driven, well-rounded young man, achieving greatness and showing everyone what it means to have tiger pride. The son of Christy and Marty Marker, Noah passed away unexpectedly on July 17 at the age of 23, but his memory will remain within the community.

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Royals Stadium possibly moving to Clay County

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Kansas City Royals’ new stadium is searching for a new location centered around the East Village in the downtown loop or North Kansas City. The North Kansas City location includes six blocks bound by Armor Road off north 15th Avenue on the south side and between Howell and Swift streets on the east and west side.

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City releases Quik Trip traffic study

8 months ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Excelsior Springs officials released a traffic study conducted for Quik Trip (QT) in October 2022. “We require traffic studies when a project can impact the surrounding area,” said Melinda Mehaffy, Excelsior Springs Economic Development Director.

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Excelsior Springs School District welcomes new administrators

8 months ago By News Staff

CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY: Jessica Broadbent, Cornerstone Elementary School’s new principal, has been a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal. She has been with the Excelsior Springs School District for 13 years and said the city has a supportive community with amazing kids. “Our community rallies around us and supports everything we do,” Broadbent said. “I’m excited to move into this new role and highlight all the great things we don’t always see from the outside.”

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