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Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Friday, July 31 At 2:16 p.m., Logan Riley, 28, was arrested for driving while suspended; outside warrant service.

Body Clay County’s investment in new lifesaving technology was put to the test within days of deployment, when a deputy used one of the county’s new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help save a Kearney man’s life.

Body Excelsior Springs is looking for one piece of art to tell the community’s story on a national stage as America marks its 250th anniversary.

Body Strong participation and steady attendance helped Excelsior Springs School District’s summer learning program exceed expectations this year.

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Body An Excelsior Springs man accused of sexually abusing two children has pleaded guilty and will spend nearly two decades in prison. Gary Dean Tackett Jr.

Body For generations, trucking has been more than a business for the Waller family — it has been a legacy built on relationships, longevity and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Body More than a decade after ground was broken at Ideker’s quarry on Cameron Road, the operation has expanded in a new direction — underground. The local quarry began taking shape in early 2013, adding another chapter to a company history that stretches back more than 75 years.

Body From September 9-14, 2026, Excelsior Springs will welcome the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to Piburn Field in its historic downtown for a community tribute to Vietnam veterans, their families, and those whose names are etched on the Wall.

Body Downtown Excelsior Springs continued to show measurable growth in 2025, with more than 387,000 visits and $8.32 million in retail sales reported across the district.