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Courtwarming King, Queen to be revealed this Friday
SUBMITTED PHOTO The 2019 Excelsior Springs High School will crown their 2019 Courtwarming King and Queen Friday, Jan. 18 during the ESHS Boys’ Basketball game against Pleasant Hill. Pictured: back row...
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United Fiber project will make fiber Internet available to all Excelsior...
Jan. 19, 2019 – United Fiber plans to break ground soon on a construction project that will provide fiber internet service to all Excelsior Springs residents. David Girvan, chief operating officer for...
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Wilson leads Tigers in tough bout with Eagles
Jan. 19, 2019 – The Excelsior Springs Tiger Boys’ Basketball team hosted the Bishop LeBlond Eagles on Dec. 18 where they fell 52-37. Senior Zane Wilson carries the ball, earning top score of 16 points...
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Alternatives to Monterey demolition presented to school board
Jn. 18, 2019 – As the Excelsior Springs School District continue their plans to demolish The Monterey Motel, some Excelsior Springs residents ask they consider other options. April Graham of...
View ArticleForrest Eugene Munkirs
Forrest Eugene Munkirs Nov. 22, 1932 – Jan. 19, 2019 Forrest E. Munkirs, 86, Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Jan.19, 2019. Visitation will be held 10-11 am, Tuesday, Jan. 22 with service...
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Construction nears completion, new ALDI opens Jan. 24
Jan. 18, 2019 – After 31 years serving the community, ALDI will open a new Excelsior Springs location, offering a smarter, faster and easier grocery shopping experience. The new store will be located...
View ArticleLetha Faye Head
Letha Faye Head Feb. 20, 1920 – Jan. 16, 2019 Letha Faye Head, 98, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, (formerly of Bentonville, Arkansas) went to be with the Lord on Jan. 16, 2019. Letha was born on...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Jan. 8-Jan.14)
TUESDAY, JAN. 8 12:17 a.m., 200 block of E. Broadway Ave., Emma Wohletz, WF, 20, was arrested on an Excelsior Springs Warrant for fail to appear with a bond of $500 cash. She was incarcerated pending...
View ArticleSubmit questions for the voters’ guide
Jan. 25, 2019 – The Excelsior Spring Standard will publish a voters’ guide to help the community know where those running for Excelsior Springs City Council and the Excelsior Springs Board of Education...
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MLK: Pouring water on the fires
Jn. 25, 2019 – As many celebrated the life of Martin Luther King on Monday, those in the community striving to extend his legacy continue the work he began. Garrett Waters, the region 5 president of...
View ArticleRaymond Eugene Sharp
Raymond Eugene Sharp Feb. 11, 1932 – Jan. 20, 2019 Raymond Eugene Sharp, 86, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at home in Excelsior Springs. Raymond was born Feb. 11,...
View ArticleP&R to rehab airport hangar
Jan. 25, 2019 – The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Board met Tuesday, Jan. 22 to discuss renovations to the airport’s north hangar. Director Nate Williams said city staff currently looks into...
View ArticleSharon Lou Woodside
Sharon Lou Woodside Sharon Woodside, twin sister of Karon Woodside, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born and formerly lived in Marceline, Missouri,...
View ArticleFloyd “Wayne” Lollar
Floyd “Wayne” Lollar Sept. 22, 1926 – Jan. 27, 2019 Wayne Lollar, age 92, a resident of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a former resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, went to be with his heavenly Father on...
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Clay County Commission issues lawsuit against Galloway
Standard Staff currently works to obtain additional information on this subject. Updates will be provided as they become available. Feb. 1, 2019 – In a press release issued yesterday, the Clay County...
View ArticleElks Lodge’s bowling tournament to help local vet
Feb. 1, 2019 – The Excelsior Springs Elks Lodge 1001 will hold a bowling tournament tomorrow to help benefit a local veteran. Charlie Boyce, leading knight, said proceeds from tomorrow’s event will...
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Giving credit where credit is due
Feb. 1, 2019 – With all the success stories the Good Samaritan Center clients have shown throughout the years, one thing remains constant, the client receives the credit, not the center. The success...
View ArticleCharles (Danny) Calvert
Charles Calvert Sept. 2, 1935 – Jan. 31, 2019 Charles (Danny) Calvert, 83 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2019 surrounded by family. Danny was born in Marissa, Illinois on...
View ArticleLowell C. Elliott
Lowell C. Elliott June 18, 1935 – Feb. 2, 2019 Lowell C. (Buck) Elliott, 83, of Lawson, Missouri passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at his home. Buck was born June 18. 1935 in Lawson,...
View ArticleMyron Lee Smith
Myron Lee Smith Surrounded by family, Myron Lee Smith, 83, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away on Feb. 3, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Bross and Spidle...
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