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This year was a difficult one for our community, with an unprecedented amount of violent crime that reached national media coverage several times. Despite these terrible incidents, Excelsior Springs really has a lot to cheer about. There are wonderful things happening in our local organizations. They deserve your attention, time, and money, for their efforts…
A life-long Excelsiorite, Tray Harkins is known as one of the most trusted individuals in the community. A 1987 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School he’s lived in Excelsior Springs for 54 years. A straight shooter with a sharp wit, Tray is a valued member of a number of organizations throughout the community. He has…
The historic Hall of Waters in downtown Excelsior Springs, MO is one of the most unique architectural wonders of the midwest. Constructed in 1936 for $1 Million the WPA project still wows visitors with its Mayan-inspired Art Deco themes. But decades of deferred maintenance have left the inspiring structure in need of a multitude of…
In October, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft proposed several new rules for Missouri’s public libraries that would “establish a certification requirement for libraries receiving state funds and institute measures to protect minors from non-age-appropriate materials.” If adopted, Rule 15 CSR 30-200.015 Library Certification Requirement for the Protection of Minors would allow the State of…