Four ES food outlets receive ‘Food Safety Excellence Awards’
Based on food-establishment inspections conducted by the Clay County Public Health Center in 2015, several Excelsior Springs operations were recognized for outstanding efforts in food safety. Dari-B,...
View ArticleBeing disciplined at home harder than, say, in the army
I need to find more balance in my life, but it’s not working. I’m not as powerful as the magnet that draws me to my computer, even when there’s nothing I need to do. Or the Shoe Magnet that...
View ArticleWanda Jean Isom
Wanda Jean Isom, 93, of Excelsior Springs, passed away May 4, 2016 at Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. Mrs. Isom was born Dec. 2, 1922 in Excelsior Springs. She had lived in Excelsior Springs her...
View ArticleCharles “Corky” Leon Wood
Charles “Corky” Leon Wood, 80, of Harrisonville, fell asleep in death in his home on Monday, May 2, 2016. Charles is survived by the love of his life, Joyce, of 57 years; their children Vickie (Ted)...
View ArticleTake advantage of ‘Food for Fines’ for two more days
There are still a couple of days to erase any overdue library fines at Mid Continent Public Library. If you’ve got an overdue book and owe past due fines, you have until Sunday, May 8 to bring boxed or...
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Reward for good cause is sweet, decorated treat
The pre-k students of Head Start daycare spent a funfilled afternoon with Donna Snelling, owner of Daylight Donuts, decorating and devouring donuts for a job well done. Snelling’s donut shop was a...
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Willow Spring toasts growth of state wine
When Daphne and Jim Bowman opened Willow Spring Mercantile in 2005, Missouri wines weren’t part of the game plan. The idea was a store specializing in antiques and custom furniture. Today, almost an...
View ArticleBickering replaced by tech issues, lawsuit
The bickering that’s marred recent Clay County Commission meetings was gone Monday, but technical issues related to the meeting being conducted by conference call quickly filled the void. Presiding...
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Tigers nip Cameron, earn district No. 2 seed
The Tigers final dual of the regular season served as an important match to determine seeding for next week’s Class 1 District 15 team tournament. The Tigers’ depth provided the difference for a 5-4...
View ArticleTake mom shopping at Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale
A last minute gift for Mother’s Day or a special trip with mom could be in store for anyone who loves inexpensive plant shopping. This Saturday, May 7from 8 a.m. to noon the Excelsior Springs Garden...
View ArticleTigers Golf season comes to a close
Individual results showed vast improvement at the Class 3 District 8 tournament held Monday, May, 2 at Shiloh Springs Golf Course in Platte City, Mo., but the overall team result did not for the Tigers...
View ArticleRonald Carol Gritten
Ronald Carol Gritten, 62, of Mosby, Mo., passed away May 6, 2016. Ronald will be cremated and the family will hold a private service at a later date. Arrangements are through Bross and Spidle Funeral...
View ArticleExcelsior residents involved in accident that shut northbound I-35
Three Excelsior Springs residents were among five people who suffered minor injuries in a crash that occurred on Thursday, May 5 on northbound Interstate 35. The accident happened at about 4:30 p.m. at...
View ArticleMelinda “Mindy” S. Martin
Melinda “Mindy” S. Martin passed away unexpectedly at her home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born on November 20, 1964 to William and Bonnie Roe. She was preceded in...
View ArticleBeverly Ann Foster
Beverley Ann Foster, 75, passed away May 8, 2016. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 pm., at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs, Mo. Graveside services were held at...
View ArticleMelvin H. McCoy
Melvin McCoy, 94, of Liberty, Mo., died Thursday, May 5, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born June 12, 1921 to Garland and Anna Mae McCoy in Clay County near Missouri City. His mother died when he...
View ArticleTake a chance on winning $5,000 with Reverse Raffle
What would you do with $5,000? The possibility is real, but you’ve got to pay to play and in this case $100 buys dinner for two, an evening of entertainment and an opportunity to win big bucks. The...
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Hall of Waters RFP attracting interest
A request for proposals targeting the rehabilitation of the Hall of Waters – either through lease or sale – is drawing interest. Released on the City of Excelsior Springs’ website April 8, the RFP for...
View ArticleFirst of Chamber’s monthly Trolley Wine Tours sells out; tours to continue...
Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce has already sold out all 22 seats for its first Trolley Wine Tour, which on Saturday will take passengers to tastings at three area wineries and a local wine shop....
View ArticleElks Lodge membership drive ‘wELKome Party’ this Saturday
If you’ve ever considered becoming a member of the Excelsior Springs Elks Lodge, this weekend is your opportunity. The lodge is opening its doors to the community for the first ever “wELKome Party” on...
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