The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that all contractor-operated Job Corps centers, including the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center (ESJCC), will begin a phased pause in operations, with full closure expected by June 30, 2025. The decision aligns with President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal and confirms growing concern about the future of the…
In a stunning and nearly identical repeat of a February crash, a second vehicle launched into the Clay-Ray Veterans Memorial Hall Wednesday morning, crashing into the same section of the roof that had only recently been replaced. The incident occurred shortly before 7:22 am, drawing an immediate response from the Excelsior Springs Fire Department and…
ESJCC Cement Mason students help with setting rail line. Photo Courtney Cole Proposed Department of Labor budget would shutter longstanding youth training initiative; community leaders raise concerns about economic and social fallout. The White House’s recently released federal budget proposal includes a provision to eliminate the Job Corps program nationwide, a move that, if enacted,…
ES SAFE members pose for a group photo after compiling 200 Medication-Safe Home toolkits. Photo S. Jason Cole As summer kicks off in Excelsior Springs, community organizations are stepping up to support, celebrate, and connect residents in meaningful ways. From the Community Center’s fun-filled Summer Bash and the launch of the Farmers Market’s expanded hours,…
