It’s no secret that throughout the 1990s and even into the early 2000s downtown Excelsior Springs was not the safest or most welcoming spot in the area. Vacant storefronts lined Thompson Ave. and Broadway, with only a few shops hanging on. But about 10, maybe 15 years ago things began to shift. Scrappy entrepreneurs and…
Bill Hightower is a name you might recognize around town, for nearly 40 years Bill has operated one of the most successful real estate operations in the community. Born and raised right here in Excelsior Springs, Bill has seen the ups and downs of the community. He grew up living simply and became an investor…
Coach, Jam Lady, Mamma Hurt, Foxy Filly, and Mom are just a few of the names that beloved Excelsior Springs icon, Sherri Branson-Hurt is known by. Sherri, who has lived her entire life, in Excelsior Springs was a star athlete in her youth, and eventually became a coach and teacher in the Excelsior Springs School…
At just 12 years old Excelsior Springs Middle Schooler, Dantin McBee has already reached some pretty impressive goals in the sport of archery. Dantin said he had always had some interest in archery but his involvement in 4-H has really helped him excel in the sport. As he’s grown in the sport he’s had the…
