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Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Community Page, where the stories that make our community thrive are brought to the forefront. At the heart of our community lies a tapestry of stories that make Excelsior Springs truly special. Our team of dedicated journalists and community contributors work tirelessly to capture the essence of Excelsior Springs, giving voice to the unsung heroes and everyday moments that shape our community. Whether it’s a heartwarming feature about a local volunteer, a spotlight on a community initiative, or a chronicle of a memorable event, the Community Page is where these stories come alive.
Excelsior Springs Fire Department joins Meals & a Visit Program to boost home safety for meal recipients
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Excelsior Springs’ Meals & a Visit Program (MVP), a home-delivered meal service housed at the Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community ...
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Slightly Off Broadway opens 2026 season with “Steel Magnolias”
Excelsior Springs, Mo. — Slightly Off Broadway Theatre will opened its 2026 season on Jan. 30 with “Steel Magnolias,” a story centered on six women ...
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Meet the 18-Year-Old Rescuing Excelsior Springs’ Animals
At 18, Aniston Kennedy is expanding animal rescue in Excelsior Springs, organizing TNR efforts and rallying neighbors to spay, neuter and rehome dozens of local ...
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Plans take shape for new Masonic lodge building in Excelsior Springs near U.S. 69
A local Masonic lodge is working through early planning stages for a new building near the intersection of Crown Hill Road and U.S. 69 Highway, ...
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Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park
A bronze plaque that once summarized decades of history at Rocky Hollow Park is now missing, leaving county officials searching for answers and residents without ...
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Meals and a Visit program launches in Excelsior Springs to serve homebound seniors
A new program is delivering weekday meals and a friendly check-in to homebound seniors in Excelsior Springs, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help ...
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Volunteers pack 576 weekend food kits for Excelsior Springs students
In under an hour, local volunteers packed 576 weekend food kits at Excelsior Springs Middle School to support elementary students facing food insecurity.
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Roosevelt press box demolition underway after hazard ruling
A decades-old press box at Roosevelt High School is coming down this week after parts of the structure collapsed near a neighboring yard. The city ...
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Every Neighbor Counts: Good Samaritan Center seeks donations for annual Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 28
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — The Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs is asking the community to help stock essential supplies ahead of its annual Every ...
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City Manager Molly McGovern announces retirement, resignation effective March 3
McGovern, who has served Excelsior Springs for a combined 27 years across two tenures, announced she will step down as city manager on March 3. ...
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Excelsior Citizen’s 2025 Year in Review
Throughout the year, our community has witnessed a wide range of events and stories that have left an lasting mark on our collective journey. While ...
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Excelsior Springs Named Finalist in Statewide Small Town Showcase
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Excelsior Springs has been named a finalist in the Small Town Showcase: Show Me 250, a statewide digital storytelling initiative by ...
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Who’s Running in 2026? School Board Uncontested, City Council Draws Four Candidates
The filing deadline has passed, and the 2026 local election picture is clear: no school board race this spring, but a crowded field and competitive ...
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A Young Resident’s Holiday Project Delivers Cheer, One Card and Candy Cane at a Time
With the holiday season underway, 11-year-old Excelsior Springs resident Isabella Gonzalez is spending December delivering handwritten cards and candy canes to residents of the Ruey ...
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Local families come together for a community meal effort ahead of Christmas
As the holiday season arrives, acts of quiet generosity continue to surface across Excelsior Springs. One of those efforts took shape this week inside a ...
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Missouri lawmakers move to restrict hemp-derived THC products
From gummies to vapes, popular hemp-derived THC products may soon be regulated like marijuana in Missouri.
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“31 Days of Neighboring” invites Excelsior Springs to fight winter isolation
Winter can be isolating, but small gestures matter. A December challenge encourages residents to reach out to those nearby.
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Excelsior Springs City Council Approves Regulations for Overnight Warming Centers
As winter temperatures drop, organizations in Excelsior Springs now have a clear, legal process for opening overnight warming centers after the City Council approved new ...
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