Bonnie Del (Bates) Schreiman
Bonnie Del (Bates) Schreiman, 75, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. Bonnie was born on July 30, 1941 in Orrick, Missouri,...
View ArticleFrances Ann Bulloc
Frances Ann Bulloc, 61, of Wood Heights, Missouri, was surrounded by her family when she passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Frances was born in Woburn, Massachusetts, on Aug. 2, 1955. In her youth,...
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Swimming with dolphins
January 5, 2017 – It started out like a typical morning on vacation for Kim and Gary Sanson. They’re both early risers and it being their last day in Cancun, Mexico, they were especially eager to...
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‘You are going to New York’
January 7, 2017 – Anne Rash has always dreamed of a trip to New York City, but serious medical issues have kept her from taking too many vacations. In fact, most of her travels have been to different...
View ArticleCounty OKs 2017 budget on split vote
January 5, 2017 -Clay County Commission passed a 2017 budget Monday, despite one member’s objection that the financial roadmap might benefit from further discussion. The budget was approved by a 2-1...
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Sturm brothers in a new setting
January 5, 2017 – Working together isn’t usually the strength of teenage siblings. But Jordan Strum, 19, and his brother Joseph, 17, are partnered as a creative team for Sturm Bros. Custom Design...
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Tigers score furious comeback win against Harrisonville
January 5, 2017 – After six minutes of wrestling, Excelsior Springs was down big at home Jan. 3 in a dual with Harrisonville. Two pins, two forfeits and a technical fall gave the Wildcats a 29-0 lead...
View ArticleCrash sends two to the hospital
A single vehicle crash on 69 Highway near Mosby sent two Excelsior Springs residents to the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Lawrence Quiroz, 78, of Excelsior was driving northbound when his Ford F-150...
View ArticleCurtis W. Campbell
Curtis W. Campbell, 80, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2017. He was born in Nevada, Missouri, on Feb. 17, 1936, a son of Margaret and Lester Campbell. Curtis is...
View ArticleAlene S. Clevenger
Alene S. Clevenger, 84, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Jan. 4, 2017. Alene was born July 18, 1932 in Missouri City, Missouri to Albert A. and Cleo G. Ware. Visitation was held from 1-2...
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Governor wraps term with visit to local manufacturing facility
January 9, 2017 – On Monday, Jan. 9, Gov. Jay Nixon left the office of governor of the state of Missouri, but not before traveling around the state to celebrate his eight years as the state’s chief...
View ArticleHall’s future is top of McGovern’s list
January 9, 2017 – City Manager Molly McGovern not only inherited an almost year-old list of city council goals, she is left to resolve two issues related to a city landmark. Two redevelopment proposals...
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Day claims 106 bracket at Tiger Classic
January 9, 2017 – Tigers freshman Ethan Day was pretty excited following his championship match at the Tiger Classic on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Excelsior Springs High School. Day scored a rare overtime...
View ArticleFour charges stem from struggle where ESPD officer’s gun discharged
An Excelsior Springs man faces four misdemeanor charges after an incident where an Excelsior Springs Police Department officer’s gun went off last week. Staff Sgt. Larry Tarrant said the officer...
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Undercover cop gets new look, orders after 10 years of service
January 12, 2017 – Residents might not have seen Sgt. Pete Oulman around Excelsior Springs much over the last 10 years. If they did, then they certainly wouldn’t recognize him today. Oulman, who has...
View ArticleWilliams tackles the Browns next season
Gregg Williams will soon be stepping up his defensive coaching game as the Excelsior alumni moves his NFL career from LA to Cleveland next season. Entering his 27th year in the NFL, Williams is tasked...
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Swickard’s legacy lives on with recent $100,000 contribution
January 12, 2017 – Leonard “Red” Swickard might have died in 1999, but his presence is still felt at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course. Swickard lived a modest life in Excelsior Springs until his...
View ArticleP&R Director addresses proposed dog park concerns
January 12, 2017 – Noise and location are two of the most important concerns with a proposed dog park in Excelsior Springs. As this months-long discussion continued during the Capital Improvements...
View ArticleDaniel Dean Saura
Daniel Dean Saura, 81, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 11, 2017. He was born Nov. 7, 1935 to Daniel Valdez and Ruth (Guetzkow) Saura in Kansas City, Missouri....
View ArticleJudy Pierce
Judy Pierce, 75, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Jan. 12, 2017. Judy was born Dec. 22, 1941 to Edgar and Norma (Todd) Pierce, who preceded her in death. Judy is survived by her sister...
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