Lake Maurer, once a popular amusement park, has a rich history that spans more than a century. The park officially opened on Aug. 30, 1923, but its popularity as an amusement spot for boating, fishing, and skating dates back even earlier to native tribes and early settlers who frequented the area. Over the years, Lake…
Mid-Continent Public Library has announced the return of its biannual Food for Fines program, allowing customers to donate nonperishable food items to pay off overdue fines or replacement card charges. The initiative will run from Monday, May 1, through Sunday, May 7, giving library customers the opportunity to make amends for overdue books and help…
Tom Modin BSN RN, the Neuroscience Outreach Coordinator with Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, spoke at the Excelsior Springs Rotary Club on Thursday, April 20, 2023, about the importance of stroke awareness and safety. With May being Stroke Awareness Month, Modin emphasized the significance of recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and calling 911…
Excelsior Springs has a new reason to smile, thanks to the Community Foundation. This non-profit organization was founded with the sole purpose of supporting charitable projects in the community, and it has already made a significant impact. The foundation’s mission is to unite people who care, with causes that matter, and it is doing so…