Annexation may come down to paperwork and timing in a tug-of-war between Excelsior Springs and Mosby, as city officials and residents grapple with who has legal authority to determine the fate of a proposed quarry expansion.
The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market launched its new evening edition this past Wednesday, June 3, drawing families and shoppers downtown for a festive kickoff at its new location in the American Legion parking lot. Opening night featured a variety of family-friendly activities, including a bounce house and baby goats from Hamilton Homestead, along with Storytime…
Shirley Coleen Driskell, 66, of Excelsior Springs, died on December 2, 2024, a loss that deeply impacted her community and underscored the importance of mental health support, particularly for older adults.
Long before railroads and highways crossed the plains, a trail of silver, wool, and stories connected Missouri to Mexico. At Watkins Woolen Mill State Park, historian Dr. Genovevo T. Chavez Ortiz traced those paths, sharing how Hispanic traders laid the groundwork for one of America’s most important commercial routes.