The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center staff does a great job of making the holidays special for the students that stay on Center over the holidays, knowing that those students don’t have a family or home to go back to. This year, several staff members from the operations department were determined to bring the students…
No one will argue that the downtown of Excelsior Springs has gone through drastic improvements, generating more tourism and economy to the community as a whole over the past ten years. This was possible through the partnership of the downtown businesses themselves, by creating a Community Improvement District, also known as a “CID.” CIDs are…
Over the past year there has been a group of citizens testing out a new opportunity for Excelsior Springs citizens and those working here. The Thrive Excelsior Citizens Leadership Academy is designed to help participants understand local systems of government, health and wellness, education, housing and the economy, as well as strengthen their individual leadership…
The following local citizens were recognized for their unique stories and talents to be featured in our weekly newsletter each week. We appreciate those who have let us tell their story and look forward to telling many more! Brandon Block Pastor of Zion Church (formerly ES First) Rodney King King works hard to be a…