Citizen Spotlight

With approximately 315 antique fans in his home currently, Vaughan collects, restores, and improves vintage and historic fans from all over the country.

The Excelsior Citizen, a hyperlocal online news and community resource, is happy to have three talented teenagers from Excelsior Springs High School on its growing team. Brody Hurla, Kane Marker, and Mackenzie Cole bring a unique blend of skills and enthusiasm to the newsroom, strengthening the Citizen’s commitment to covering Excelsior Springs.

Discover Sam ‘Beaver’ Brown’s inspiring journey from Excelsior Springs to a distinguished coaching career in our feature article. Explore how his childhood, filled with sports and community spirit, shaped his success and learn about his enduring impact on the lives of young athletes.

“Growing up in Excelsior Springs, Kim Mawby loved school, and at a very young age, she developed an interest in healthcare. This interest continued into high school where she obtained her CNA certification and began her career as a Hospice Nurse. It was during her job as a Hospice Nurse, amid the Covid pandemic, that…