From choosing the right perennials to watering before sunrise, Laurie Stuckey laid out a step-by-step guide for weathering Missouri’s summer climate. Her advice, shared at a community workshop, blends environmental science with hands-on gardening experience.
From quilting bees and card parties to cornerstone ceremonies and English stone donations, the story of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is one of local devotion and transatlantic ties. Nearly a century later, the church remains a center of worship and tradition, echoing the prayers and perseverance of those who first imagined it.
Plans for a 20-megawatt solar farm on farmland just outside Excelsior Springs city limits generated strong opinions during a recent Clay County Planning and Zoning meeting, where supporters touted sustainability and economic benefits while opponents raised concerns about safety, oversight, and future land use.
As part of a summer-long gardening education initiative, the Excelsior Springs Senior Center hosted a hands-on composting workshop, guiding participants through eco-friendly methods to improve soil health and reduce landfill waste.
