Twenty-one years ago Excelsior Springs was a vastly different place. Empty storefronts and abandoned buildings dominated the downtown area. After decades of decline, a few brave souls who shared a vision for the future emerged to lead a renewed effort to revitalize the historic properties that once served a thriving tourist community. Amongst those leading…
Police blotter, Fire & EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and Clay and Ray County Sheriffs’ reports for 03/09/22. Excelsior Springs Police Blotter Excelsior Springs’ Fire and EMS Report Clay County Sheriff’s Report No report submitted. Ray County Sheriff’s Report No report submitted. Donate Now Show your support for the Excelsior Citizen mission of hyper-local…
Highlights from the March 7, 2022, Excelsior Springs City Council meeting: Mayor Sharon Powell began the meeting by officially proclaiming March 2022 as Dari-B Month in Excelsior Springs. In attendance to accept the proclamation were Susan Mcaullife, Tom Carol, John Saura See the Full Proclamation here: Christi Rice (not in attendance) was reappointed to the…
Josh Campbell says he’s been making things since he was just a kid hanging around his grandpa’s workshop, and that’s what eventually led him to open his own storefront, Campbell Wood Designs, in downtown Excelsior Springs. When his wife Nikole asked him to build her a little table a few years ago out of some…
