Excelsior Springs is buzzing with anticipation as Waterfest 2025 prepares to take over downtown this Friday and Saturday, June 27–28. Organized by the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s festival promises a weekend packed with live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, and one of the most diverse entertainment lineups in recent years. All…
As Independence Day approaches, the Excelsior Springs Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly. “Be courteous. Be cautious. And above all — stay safe,” reads their official Facebook announcement. City of Excelsior Springs Fireworks Regulations Per city ordinance, the legal window to discharge 1.4G fireworks in Excelsior Springs is: June 28 – July 2…
Artist Mark Walter’s latest project invites passersby to see the extraordinary in the everyday, with four new “mini murals” transforming historic buildings into portals of nostalgia, surrealism, and playful wonder.
Plans for a 20-megawatt solar farm on farmland just outside Excelsior Springs city limits generated strong opinions during a recent Clay County Planning and Zoning meeting, where supporters touted sustainability and economic benefits while opponents raised concerns about safety, oversight, and future land use.
