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The Excelsior Springs School Board approved major changes for the district during its Feb. 11 meeting, including a shift to the Midland Empire Conference for athletics and funding approval for updated firefighter training gear at the Career Center. The board also discussed filling a vacant seat following Troy Snelling’s resignation.
In Excelsior Springs, when the fire alarm sounds, it’s not just men answering the call. At the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD), women make up 33% of the staff—far above the national average of 9%. These women aren’t just breaking barriers; they’re proving that firefighting is a career for everyone willing to serve.
On what would have been Gage Howard’s 24th birthday, his mother, Jenny Howard, spent the day not in sorrow, but in service.
UPDATE: With the upcoming weather and cold temperatures, the planning team and city staff have decided to postpone the two-day planning charrette and public open house. We will continue to make updates as they become available. (2/17/25 – 1:40pm) The City of Excelsior Springs is inviting residents to help shape its future through a Comprehensive…