Excelsior Springs Applebee’s Assures Community: No Plans to Close
Following the recent announcement that eight Kansas City-area Applebee’s locations will be closing, Excelsior Springs residents grew concerned
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Following the recent announcement that eight Kansas City-area Applebee’s locations will be closing, Excelsior Springs residents grew concerned
Excelsior Springs has been named one of Missouri’s most neighborly cities, joining a select group of communities recognized for their dedication to kindness and community connection during this year’s Missouri Good Neighbor Week.
Excelsior Springs residents gathered at a public charrette on Thursday night to brainstorm ideas for transforming the long-abandoned hospital at Park and Superior Street, with suggestions ranging from new housing options to a nature conservatory overlooking the park. The meeting, organized in partnership with Kansas State University and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program, aimed to capture the community’s vision for the site, which has faced redevelopment challenges due to asbestos contamination and outdated infrastructure.
A new monthly writers’ group has emerged in Excelsior Springs, offering local writers a welcoming space to connect, share, and hone their craft. Led by award-winning children’s book author and poet Jill Clark, the group invites writers of all backgrounds and experience levels to come together for feedback, inspiration, and mutual support.