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Clay County Commissioners again refuse to act on Smithville Lake
February 9, 2017 – The wheels of government ground to a halt on Monday, Feb. 6 at a combined work and business session of the Clay County Commission. The meeting began with 28 items on the posted...
View ArticleVurva Nell Coleman
Vurva Nell Coleman, 81 of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Feb.12, 2017 at noon...
View ArticleJames “Roy” Purser
James “Roy” Purser, age 75, of St. Joe, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. He was born Nov. 4, 1941, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the son of Walter D. and Mary Beth (Stults) Purser....
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Morgan First Tigers District Champ since 2013
February 13, 2017 – Tigers senior Austin Morgan is in prime position headed into this week’s MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Morgan won the 145-pound bracket at the Class 2 District 4 Tournament...
View ArticleBirthday Card lawsuit in judge’s hands
February 13, 2017 – The lawsuit against Clay County Commissioners Luann Ridgeway and Gene Owen finally went in front of a judge on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Clay County Courthouse. The case, brought by...
View ArticleESPD gets approval for radio purchase
February 13, 2017 – A lack of communication with surrounding departments due to poor compatibility within radio systems is on the mend after Excelsior Springs Police Department got the green light from...
View ArticleCounty Cancels Smithville Lake Special Term
The Clay County Commission will not meet to discuss the fate of boaters at Smithville Lake after all after a special term of the Commission set for Wednesday, Feb. 15 was cancelled. Presiding...
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Tigers second half defense powers win
Tigers junior Peyton Soria drives the lane for a layup part of his game-high 24 points on Thursday. (Photo by Bryce Mereness) February 13, 2017 – The Tigers boys snapped a seven-game losing streak with...
View ArticleJack R. Denny
Jack R. Denny, 83, of Liberty, Missouri, died of cancer on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Jack was born July 17, 1933. He was the son of Rollie E. Denny and Nina E. Miller Denny, who preceded him in death....
View ArticleHoward Curtis
Howard Curtis, 81, passed away on Feb. 12, 2017. Howard was born June 13, 1935. Visitation was held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 with services held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, both at...
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Vernon Cordell King
Vernon Cordell King passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital. Vernon was born Oct. 20, 1923 in Vibbard, Missouri, to Anna (Clevenger) and...
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Hall named interim director of community center
February 16, 2017 – The City of Excelsior Springs acted quickly to fill the vacancy at their new community center, selecting a well-known face for the director’s chair. Jesse Hall, the recently...
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Gould named new principal of Westview Elementary
February 16, 2017 – For the 2017-18 school year, Westview Elementary will be under new leadership. Anneliese Gould will be replacing Rita Linhart next year after Linhart announced her retirement...
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City meets with Majestic Hills owner to discuss clean up
February 16, 2017 – Majestic Hills trailer park owner Bob Marsonette says he’s willing to comply with City of Excelsior Springs ordinances pertaining to his park, but the Codes Department believes...
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Evert rains in shots as Tigers JV prevails
February 16, 2017 – Tigers freshman Maddie Evert was feeling it on Monday, Feb. 13 at Excelsior Springs High School. The starting guard for the Tigers junior varsity team rained in shots seemingly at...
View ArticleNew housing construction fees waived for third year
Individuals and contractors considering construction of new housing this year will want to take advantage of an ordinance passed by the city council on Monday, Feb. 6. Director of Code Administration...
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Connie Kay Deere
Connie Kay Deere passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Viewing for Connie will be from 10:00 AM– 11:00 AM on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at...
View ArticleJerry O’Leary
Jerry O’Leary, 80, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Visitation was held from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 with service immediately following at First United...
View ArticleCharles E. Asberry
Charles “Ed” Asberry, 85, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10-11 a.m. with a memorial service following at Bross...
View ArticleMary Lou Covey
Mary Lou Covey, 88, of Excelsior Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12:30-1:30 at Hidden Valley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Graveside services will...
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