The doors of Wyman School have been closed for decades, but inside, the building still tells its story, and its detailed history stretches back to the 19th century. On Jan. 21st, following recent remediation work, city leaders have walked through its halls again, reopening a conversation tof, “What Comes Next?”
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Some of Excelsior Springs’ most closely held holiday traditions, like the Lane of Lights, has a history of community support and volunteer committees to keep the Christmas spirit alive. Organizers explained their ongoing vision for a Hallmark-style town, and speak more about the past and present planning that started and maintains these citywide traditions.
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/ October 29, 2025 / 4 minutes of readingBuilt in 1916 with help from the Carnegie Foundation, Excelsior Springs’ historic library still stands as a symbol of the community’s enduring commitment to education and civic life.
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Saddle up for a showdown with history! Author Mark Lee Gardner rides into Watkins Mill on Oct. 11 to talk Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, and the real stories that shaped the West.
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