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Waterfest celebrates 35 years with largest festival ever
For more information and photos of Waterfest, check out the Tuesday, June 28 issue of The Standard or follow The Excelsior Springs Standard on Facebook!
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As work continues on the grounds, Superior Well fundraising hits snag
When Janet Blauvelt last reported progress on Superior Well No. 1 fundraising, the news was encouraging. The committee working to restore Excelsior Springs’s only surviving mineral water ticket office...
View ArticleSpots still available for Gregg Williams Tiger Classic
When the St. Louis Rams became the Los Angeles Rams earlier this year, it made Gregg Williams Foundation director Tray Harkins job a little more difficult with the annual Gregg Williams Tiger Classic...
View ArticleThree injured in car vs. pedestrian crash
Three people were injured in a car versus pedestrian crash near Mosby, Mo. late Thursday, June 23. Michael Wyatt, 55, of Mosby was hit after he ran out in front of a 2002 Pontiac just before 10:30 p.m....
View ArticleFamily Walk Night qualifies for passport stamp
Bring the family and get some exercise during Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation’s Family Walk Night. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, families are invited to meet at Gazebo #1 at Siloam...
View ArticleJohn Roy Kennedy
John Roy Kennedy, 78 of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at The Golden Living Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri. John was born on December 9, 1937 in Orrick, Missouri, to...
View ArticleVaughn Eugene Fisher
Vaughn Eugene Fisher passed on from this life on April 27, 2016 to join his wife JoAnn in heaven. He was born to Milo and Helen Fisher (Burgman) on March 14, 1941 in Clay Center, Kansas. He and his...
View ArticleChamber board selects Tosha Jackson as new Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Tosha Jackson as the new Executive Director for the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, effective immediately. The selection was made...
View ArticleTons of activities planned for July Parks and Rec Month
Parks, trails and playgrounds will be loaded with extra activity July when Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation (ESPR) celebrates Parks and Recreation Month. Children and their families are...
View ArticleBill signed to combat sex trafficking, protect victims
Gov. Jay Nixon joined Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander, and state Rep. Elijah Haahr (R-Springfield) in Kansas City to sign legislation to combat sex...
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Future guests to former home of legendary police chief Bill Payne will again...
Mark and Anna Sue Spohn were with good friends Daphne and Jim Bowman when the subject of bed and breakfast locations came up. It had been 20 years since the Spohns first discussed opening one of their...
View ArticleExcelsior’s annexed acreage termed best bet for development near county airport
A request for immediate action to fund a $48,000-plus county airport sewer study was tabled Monday after commissioners were told annexed land in Excelsior Springs is the best bet for commercial...
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Tiger cheer squad earns bid to NCA Nationals
The ladies of Excelsior Springs High School Tiger cheer have much to be proud of after racking up the awards during a four-day camp held in Emporia Kansas this past weekend. (Submitted photo) To...
View ArticleStandard/Town and Country office closed Monday, July 4
The office of The Excelsior Springs Standard and Town & Country Leader will be closed this Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The delivery schedule for both papers will be affected...
View ArticleOfficers in car stop lacked reason to detain designated driver, police say
Excelsior police say there was no legal justification in police further detaining 19-year-old Anthony Dunlap, the designated drive for a group of teenagers last Sunday, June 27. Dunlap was pulled over...
View ArticleResidents reminded that fireworks are banned by city ordinance
The sound of celebratory explosions will soon fill the air for the 230th celebration of Independence Day. However, if it is within the city limits of Excelsior Springs, those celebratory bangs,...
View ArticleLynda J Perryman
Lynda J Perryman, 72, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, died Friday, July 1, 2016. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arrangements are through Hidden Valley Funeral Home of...
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Tree of life planting marks 5 years for survivor of cancer
It’s been a long five years for the mother of 11-year-old twins, but she’ll take it over the alternative anytime. Kelly LeRoy, 53, of Excelsior Springs is a five-year survivor of breast cancer. She...
View ArticleApplicants interested in Hall of Waters project given extension
A Lawson attorney and Texas medical doctor/businessman are among several parties who have shown interest in submitting a proposal to buy or lease the Hall of Waters for restoration. City Councilwoman...
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Excelsior Springs man continues fantastic journey
See the Tuesday, July 5 issue of The Standard for an update on Bill Marcell’s epic adventure from Key West to Alaska on his bike. You can also follow his blog, found under the ‘blog’ tab at the top of...
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