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Excelsior Springs has been named one of Missouri’s most neighborly cities, joining a select group of communities recognized for their dedication to kindness and community connection during this year’s Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
Excelsior Springs residents gathered at a public charrette on Thursday night to brainstorm ideas for transforming the long-abandoned hospital at Park and Superior Street, with suggestions ranging from new housing options to a nature conservatory overlooking the park. The meeting, organized in partnership with Kansas State University and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program, aimed to capture the community’s vision for the site, which has faced redevelopment challenges due to asbestos contamination and outdated infrastructure.
A new monthly writers’ group has emerged in Excelsior Springs, offering local writers a welcoming space to connect, share, and hone their craft. Led by award-winning children’s book author and poet Jill Clark, the group invites writers of all backgrounds and experience levels to come together for feedback, inspiration, and mutual support.
Excelsior Springs was once a mecca for visitors seeking the healing powers of its mineral-rich Lithia Wells. Now, as local advocates initiate plans to restore these historic springs, residents and history enthusiasts alike look forward to rediscovering the water that once claimed to cure a range of ailments.