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Delmar Lemar Johnson
Delmar Lemar Johnson July 12, 1929 – December 16, 2017 Lemar Johnson, 88, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at his home. Lemar was born July 12, 1929, the first of two...
View ArticleJulie Ann Mosley
Julie Ann Mosley May 22, 1968 – December 15, 2017 Julie Ann Mosley, 49, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 15, 2017. Julie was born on May 22, 1968 in Kansas City, Mo., to her mother, Rose Mosley...
View ArticleCouncil approves Parks & Rec’s Plan for Dog Park
Excelsior’s dog park got the green light Monday, with the City Council approving Parks & Rec’s plans to develop recently acquired land south of Century Park. The 4-0 vote at the Dec. 18 City...
View ArticleDr. Donald R. Johnson D.O.
Dr. Donald R. Johnson D.O. June 25, 1932 – December 19, 2017 Dr. Donald Johnson D.O., 85, of Cameron, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19. Dr. Johnson was born June 25, 1932 in Des Moines, Ia. to David...
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Ruth Alice Golden
Ruth Golden Ruth Alice Golden July 23, 1920 – December 12, 2017 Ruth Alice (Grover) Golden, age 97, of Branson, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12. Ruth entered this world in Excelsior Springs, Mo., on...
View ArticleThe truth about the man in the red suit
His jolly face, with red cheeks, fluffy white beard and twinkling blue eyes is central to Christmas. But how much do you really know about the chubby old man who leaves presents for all the good boys...
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Barrera celebrates quinceañera with tradition and style
Emilie Barrera knew for a long time that she wanted to celebrate her 15th birthday in the traditional, Hispanic way. For her, that meant a quinceañera. Her mother, Kimberly Barrera, wanted to make sure...
View ArticleLocal school officials react to governor’s latest move in education
Gov. Greitens removes Education Commissioner In a controversial move earlier this month, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens appointed members to the State Board of Education in a successful effort to...
View ArticleJackie Raymond Frost
Jackie Raymond Frost Jackie Raymond Frost, 69, of Excelsior Springs, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Covington, Tenn. Arrangements provided by Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home in Covington, Tenn.
View ArticleRonna Lee Hawkins
Ronna Lee Hawkins April 8, 1956 – December 22, 2017 Ronna Lee Hawkins, age 61, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, Dec. 22 at Liberty Hospital. She was born April 8, 1956, the daughter of...
View ArticleStanley Birmingham
Stanley Birmingham April 24, 1940 – December 25, 2017 Stanley Birmingham, 77, of Excelsior Springs, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 with memorial...
View ArticleDavid O. Jones
David O. Jones July 9, 1943 – December 26, 2017 David Owen Jones, 74, of Lathrop, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Dave was born July 9, 1943, in Turney, MO, the eldest of two children of James...
View ArticleIlla Jeanne Woods
Illa Jeanne Woods June 24, 1932 – December 27, 2017 Jeanne Woods, 85, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born June 24, 1932 to Rex E. and...
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Excelsior Springs Police Department Weekly Report (Dec. 12-Dec. 18)
December 18, 2017 4:39 a.m., 1400 block of N. Jesse James Rd.–Officer responded on an alarm at the business. The business was checked, and it was secured. 5:41 a.m., 2200 block of Patsy Ln.–Officer...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs FIRE/EMS weekly report (Dec. 12 – Dec. 18, 2017)
December 18, 2017 Fire Report Tuesday, December 12, 2017 3:19 p.m., Isley Blvd. and Regent Ave.—Motor vehicle accident with injuries. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:22 p.m., 2000 block of Jesse James...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs mom makes push for inclusivity
January 1, 2018 – For some parents, taking their kids to the store is a hassle. For others, though, it’s a privilege and a physical impossibility. Garrett Lapee, 9, is unable to accompany his mom to...
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Featured artist Jennifer Hutton brings people to life on canvas
December 22, 2017 – Jennifer Hutton refers to herself as an artist who is still in the “practicing stage,” but a look at her paintings makes that hard to believe. Specializing in large, true-to-life...
View ArticleTax credits for low income housing eliminated
December 29, 2017 – A recent decision made by the Missouri Housing Development Commission, led by Gov. Eric Greitens, dealt a fatal blow to the low-income housing tax credit program in Missouri. The...
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Net Neutrality repeal, and what this means for you
December 29, 2017 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Dec. 14 to repeal rules set in place to regulate the broadband providers. The regulations the FCC repealed include prohibitions...
View ArticleASK EXCELSIOR: What do you love about our hometown?
December 29, 2017 – Recently, we asked our readers on Facebook what they love about our hometown, and received some great answers. From the hidden beauty, to the downtown scene, the twinkling lights,...
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