Excelsior Springs Citizens in Masks

by Courtney Cole // May 31, 2020 // No Comments

Recently I asked Excelsior Springs citizens to share pictures of themselves in masks and there were a LOT that participated! Check out our new look, that displays a message of caring for others health: Other Articles You Might Enjoy: 5... Continue reading →

5 Reasons Why I’m Voting for Prop T

by Courtney Cole // May 31, 2020 // 1 Comment

Education has played a large role in my life. As a lifelong student, a former public school teacher, and director for our educational foundation, I am asking everyone to take the time to vote Tuesday for Proposition T. Growing up... Continue reading →

Local News Headlines – Week of May 25th

by Courtney Cole // May 31, 2020 // 1 Comment

District Makes Case for Proposition T – ES Standard The Excelsior Springs School District of Clay and Ray counties has made a good case for voters to approve Proposition T, a tax issue that would not … ESFD responds to alarm at high... Continue reading →

Ellen Halvorson, Centurian in Excelsior Springs

by Courtney Cole // May 24, 2020 // No Comments

On Tuesday, May 19th, Excelsior Springs citizen Ellen Halvorson turned 100 years old! Currently a resident at Valley Manor, her birthday celebrations had to be put on hold due to the precautionary measures nursing homes are taking out of risk of... Continue reading →

Latest News Headlines – May 18-24

by Courtney Cole // May 24, 2020 // 3 Comments

This week’s news headlines and links: Police: Male shot in head at Excelsior Springs gas station – KCTV 5 The Excelsior Springs Police Department was called to a gas station convenience store in the 1900 block of W. Jesse James Road... Continue reading →

9 Local Good News Stories

by Courtney Cole // May 16, 2020 // 1 Comment

Are you ready for some good news? Here in Excelsior Springs, we’ve got plenty of it! In fact, this week alone there were 9 good news stories shared for us to enjoy! I’ve compiled them below for you to see,... Continue reading →

Excelsior Springs Schools COVID-19 Update

by Courtney Cole // May 16, 2020 // 1 Comment

As the COVID-19 precautions continue, the school districts have been forced to come up with policies and implement immediate changes to learning, for the safety of students and teachers. Below is a series of updates regarding our local schools and what to... Continue reading →

Local News Headlines for the Week – May 10

by Courtney Cole // May 10, 2020 // 1 Comment

Local Headlines for Excelsior Springs in the week of May 10, 2020 include: Berthoudites soothed their rheumatism at Excelsior Springs – Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Helping Helpers Help – ES Standard Organizers Cancel 2020 Gregg Williams Tiger Classic Tournament – ES Standard Service... Continue reading →

Updates from the SAFE Committee

by Courtney Cole // May 10, 2020 // No Comments

This past week the Excelsior Springs SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environments) committee met virtually via Zoom and many updates were given regarding upcoming activities the committee members will undertake. The SAFE Committee is dedicated to building a healthy future for... Continue reading →

ESHS Graduates Celebrate Despite Pandemic

by Courtney Cole // May 10, 2020 // 3 Comments

The Excelsior Springs Tigers are not immune to the effects of the virus, with a delayed date for traditional graduation ceremonies pushed to August 1st. With Friday having been the day originally set for graduation, ESHS Grads took to the... Continue reading →

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