A local Masonic lodge is working through early planning stages for a new building near the intersection of Crown Hill Road and U.S. 69 Highway, citing long-term plans for continued community contribution and engagement.
Ambiance Salon’s next chapter is being guided by someone who has been there from the beginning. Christy Romazon, a stylist who joined the salon when it opened 16 years ago, officially became its owner on Jan. 1., and shared some details on her vision for the business.
Local shop owners on Thompson Avenue are testing a new way to draw visitors downtown. Thursday Tea on Thompson, which launched Jan. 22, brings together several businesses for a weekly, walkable event centered on seasonal drinks, small treats and browsing.
For residents waiting to see sidewalks, roundabouts, and safer crossings on Excelsior Springs’ west side, the silence can feel unsettling. More than a year after the city secured a $21.5 million federal RAISE grant, construction has yet to begin, prompting a familiar question. What, exactly, is taking so long?