Around Excelsior This Week: News Briefs
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the things that happened this week in Excelsior Springs
Community
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Community Collaboration Revives Siloam Spring Park in Downtown Excelsior Springs
Siloam Spring Park, a neglected corner of downtown, has been given a new lease on life thanks to a joint effort between the city’s parks department, school district, and the McElwee family. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, community members celebrated the transformation of the space, now revitalized with playground equipment salvaged from the recently demolished Lewis Elementary School and a renewed sense of purpose for future generations.
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Excelsior Springs Eagles Club Donates $10,000 to Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House
The Excelsior Springs Eagles Club donated $10,000 to the Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House during a fundraising dinner, supporting military families with free lodging while their loved ones receive medical care.
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Excelsior Springs Police Department Hosts First-Ever Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Community Outreach Fund
The Excelsior Springs Police Department hosted its first-ever pancake breakfast on Saturday, raising $450 to support community outreach programs such as Shop With a Cop and Night Out Against Crime.
