Ultimate Guide to Excelsior Springs Trunk or Treats
If there’s one thing that true about the community it’s that they love their youth!
If there’s one thing that true about the community it’s that they love their youth!
The Excelsior Citizen has been selected as one of 205 newsrooms across the United States to receive funding from the Press Forward Foundation, an initiative dedicated to revitalizing local journalism. As part of this first-ever cohort, the Excelsior Citizen is being recognized for its commitment to closing coverage gaps and serving the Excelsior Springs community with reliable, independent news. This national recognition underscores the publication’s growing influence and the vital role it plays in keeping local residents informed.
A massive fire at Hart’s Auto Repair in Excelsior Springs on Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of the shop’s owner and left another person injured, sending a towering column of black smoke over the city and prompting an extensive emergency response.
After an extraordinary 68-year career in healthcare, Dr. Robert Shemwell, a beloved podiatrist and longtime member of the hospital board, is stepping into retirement at age 92. Known for his compassionate care, service to notable figures like President Harry S. Truman, and unwavering dedication to the Excelsior Springs community, Dr. Shemwell leaves behind a legacy of kindness, leadership, and generosity that has profoundly shaped both local healthcare and countless lives.