Hitch Hive Honey, a family-run apiary, hosted its first-ever Beekeeping Fundamentals Workshop on Saturday, April 12, offering 16 attendees a daylong dive into the science, skills, and responsibilities of beekeeping.
At a time when surgery was often seen as the only solution, one Missouri doctor built a clinic that claimed to cure thousands—no scalpels required. With mineral waters, hydrotherapy, and a newspaper all his own, Dr. Aretas McCleary left behind a legacy that helped shape Excelsior Springs as a destination for both health and history.
Marcia Hardy wore her prom dress from 1965. Lisa Walter danced with her teenage grandson. And Tim Coulter played a song that brought tears to a stranger’s eyes. At the Silver Prom, the music wasn’t just background noise, it was a bridge between generations.
Willow, a 5-year-old tabby cat, is the longest current resident at the Excelsior Springs Animal Control Center—and she’s officially ready for adoption.