Local News Headlines – Week of June 22nd

by Courtney Cole // June 28, 2020 // No Comments

Local News Headlines for the Week of June 22nd: EDA Economic Development Administration: US Department of Commerce Invests $500,000 to Improve Critical Infrastructure in Excelsior Springs, Missouri Opportunity Zone – MarketScreener Man faces murder charge after Price Chopper shooting –... Continue reading →

8 Things That Happened This Week That Make Me Proud of Excelsior Springs

by Courtney Cole // June 28, 2020 // 1 Comment

I don’t know if I mentioned it or not, but Excelsior Springs is definitely the best place to live. Citizens are continually surprising me with their good deed acts and willingness to help one another when it’s needed. Here are... Continue reading →

9 Upcoming Events in Excelsior Springs – Kids + Adults

by Courtney Cole // June 28, 2020 // 1 Comment

Despite the restrictions from the virus, there are many opportunities for Excelsior Springs citizens to participate in summer programs and local events. Here are 9 events coming up soon for you to get involved in: Trivia Night – July 28th USA... Continue reading →

Fireworks: Where to Buy Them, See Them, and Local Laws Regarding Them

by Courtney Cole // June 28, 2020 // No Comments

We’ve only a week to go before celebrating our nation’s Independence Day and that means fireworks are in full order! Lucky for us, there are several places that you can go and purchase fireworks, that will go back to support... Continue reading →

Juneteenth in Excelsior Springs

by Courtney Cole // June 21, 2020 // 1 Comment

On Friday, June 19th, our nation recognized Juneteenth, which is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19th, 1865, that Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops... Continue reading →

Excelsior Auction is Newest Business in Town

by Courtney Cole // June 21, 2020 // 1 Comment

In May, Excelsior Springs’ newest business, the Excelsior Auction Company, launched a website and held its first live auction downtown at the Montgomery Event Venue. Unlike most auctions, the Excelsior Auction Company primarily specializes in coins and will offer other... Continue reading →

Local Headlines – Week of June 15th

by Courtney Cole // June 21, 2020 // 2 Comments

Local News Headlines – Week of June 15th FCC approves 11th set of COVID-19 telehealth program applications – Fox10 News Excelsior Springs Hospital and Clinics, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, was awarded $995,000 for remote monitoring and diagnostic equipment that … FCC Makes 62... Continue reading →

Food Trucks in ES Draw Hundreds

by Courtney Cole // June 14, 2020 // 3 Comments

This week there were two food trucks that opened up shop here in Excelsior Springs with enthusiastic results! There were several citizens voicing their support for bringing in food trucks on a more regular basis. While we always want to... Continue reading →

The Johnson’s Garden

by Courtney Cole // June 14, 2020 // 1 Comment

My dear friend Gayle Johnson invited me over to let me “pic” her flowers! She and her husband Greg have built a beautiful oasis in their backyard! I’m jealous because she even has a “She Shed!” If you would be... Continue reading →

Local News Headlines – Week of July 8th

by Courtney Cole // June 14, 2020 // No Comments

Local News Headlines – Week of June 8th Change of the Guard – ES Standard The Excelsior Springs City Council looks different after Friday’s special meeting swore in a new council member and selected a new mayor. Excelsior Springs Police... Continue reading →

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Month: June 2020