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.