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The Thrive Excelsior program’s task-force committees provided updates on their ongoing initiatives during a meeting held on February 20, 2025. The program, dedicated to community development and engagement, continues to make strides in housing, economic vitality, engagement, and health and wellness. Housing Task Force (Laura Mize) The Housing Task Force reported progress in addressing homelessness…
Progress continues on the Dry Fork Greenway Project, an infrastructure upgrade in Excelsior Springs aimed at reducing persistent flooding and improving stormwater drainage in one of the city’s most flood-prone areas.
After years of struggling with an aging and inadequate storm sewer system, the City of Wood Heights is finally getting a long-awaited fix—thanks to over $1 million in grant funding. With support from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the city will overhaul its entire stormwater infrastructure, addressing a major concern for residents while laying the groundwork for future street improvements.
With community investments and safety initiatives on the agenda, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved significant funding for pool system repairs, a state-backed traffic enforcement grant, and a zoning board appointment. A long-standing street name discrepancy was also corrected to align property records with historical maps.
