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Goode wishes to be a voice for local mothers
Jan. 25, 2019 – Editor’s Note: This article begins a series to profile each candidate running for Excelsior Springs City Council and the Excelsior Springs Board of Education. Excelsior Springs...
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Nanette Marie Ragan
Nanette Marie Ragan Feb. 25, 1947 – Jan. 13, 2019 Nanette Marie Ragan, most beloved and cherished Mother went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jan. 13, 2019 while surrounded by her daughters, family...
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Shue wants to use all information in making decisions
Feb. 1, 2019 – Editor’s note: this article continues a series to profile each candidate running for Excelsior Springs City Council and the Excelsior Springs Board of Education. Excelsior Springs...
View ArticleJeffery L. Carrell
Jeffery L. Carrell May 29, 1947 – Feb. 2, 2019 Jeffery L. Carrell, age 71, passed away at his home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. on February 2, 2019 after a lifelong battle resulting from injuries he...
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Harkins wants to build the schools for the kids
Feb. 8, 2019 – Editor’s note: this article continues a series to profile each candidate running for Excelsior Springs City Council and the Excelsior Springs Board of Education. Excelsior Springs...
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Bob Wheeler, 74, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Feb. 8, 2019. Visitation will be held 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home followed by graveside services...
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Emotions fly high in local airport debate
Feb. 8, 2019 – As the debate into the future of the Excelsior Springs’ Memorial Airport intensifies, airport supporters attended the Excelsior Springs City Council meeting to voice their concerns with...
View ArticleLetter to the editor
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Excelsior Springs Standard. Dear editor, Once again it has come to my daily...
View ArticleRaymond Belknap Jr.
Raymond Belknap Jr. May 30, 1924 – Feb. 2, 2019 Raymond Belknap Jr., 94, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2019, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. He was born May...
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Commissioners, Galloway at odds over Clay County audit
The Clay County Commissioners recently filed a lawsuit against the State Auditor’s office asking for a judge’s decision regarding requests for information that county officials said could put taxpayers...
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‘Sylvia’ plans to make a difference for area pets
Feb. 8, 2019 – Those involved with Slightly Off Broadway Theatre’s next production hope to do more than just entertain the community, they want to make a difference in the lives of some Excelsior...
View ArticleEldon Junior Howard
Eldon Junior Howard April 20, 1923 – Feb. 15, 2019 Eldon Junior Howard, 95, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. passed away on Feb. 15, 2019. Eldon was born on April 20, 1923, in Oklahoma to Eldon and Dora...
View ArticleRachel N McGaugh
Rachel N McGaugh, 25, of Kearney, passed away on 2/14/2019. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Hidden Valley Funeral Home Of Excelsior Springs with services...
View ArticleWilfred Grafe Harris Jr.
Wilfred Grafe Harris Jr., 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Feb. 19, 2019 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Living Word Church, 314...
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Harper wants to provide a fresh set of eyes on city council
Feb. 22, 2019 – Editor’s note: This article continues a series to profile each candidate running for Excelsior Springs City Council and the Excelsior Springs Board of Education. Excelsior Springs...
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Proposition A would fund two new schools
Feb. 22, 2019 – The Excelsior Springs School District hopes Proposition A will allow them to build new schools and make improvements throughout Excelsior. Jaret Tomlinson, deputy superintendent, said...
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Pilots want airport board re-established
Feb. 22, 2019 – Some Excelsior area pilots spoke to the Excelsior Springs City Council Tuesday evening, asking the city to make changes to what they described as the mismanagement of the Excelsior...
View ArticleClay County requests audit judgment
Feb. 22, 2019 – The Clay County Commission recently asked a judge to stop the State Auditor from taking any action to enforce what the county said they describe as unconstitutional. The press release...
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A lifetime bond forged by the love of bowling
Feb. 22, 2019 – The sport of bowling opened many new opportunities for one local middle schooler after he discovered a mentor with a vision. Josh Oldham began bowling approximately three years ago....
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Bulldog helps cancer patient find confidence among bullies
Feb. 22, 2019 – After area physicians diagnosed an 11-year-old with having a stage 4 Wilms kidney tumor, she knew she faced the fight of her life. Ellie Cunningham, now 14, said her family lived in the...
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