August 21, 2022

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Best Week Ever

The BBQ & Fly In on the River wins Best Week Ever after a successful 22nd year of hosting hundreds of barbecue competitors. This Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event was happy to return to the downtown from the airport, where they've been the past few years. Many thanks for the amazing Fireworks Display on Friday night and to Re/Max for giving rides in the balloon off Piburn Field!

Photo by Kevin Morgan

Coming Soon

Michelle Glunt announced that Dollar General, next to Westlake, is getting a remodel on September 19th and in the meantime several items go on clearance. All hanging clothing and shoes are 70% off, along with other departments at 50% off

ESHS Football, Men's Soccer, Softball Teams all participated in Jamborees over the weekend with other area teams to get ready for the upcoming school season. Be on the watch for our Fall Activities Preview!

Word on the Street

Homecoming will be the week of September 26th. This year's theme is Homecoming 2022: A Netflix Original. The football game and parade will be September 30th. Dance will be October 1st.

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The Museum is seeking donations for their annual auction and raffle. Contact Deb Foster at 816-305-9117

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Online registration for Swim Lessons in September opens on August 23rd.

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The Community Center is hiring for Daytime Lifeguards

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There are a group of locals riding bikes every Tuesday evening at Other Trails in the downtown

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Watkins Mill One of Two State Beaches Where Swimming is Not Recommended

The Missouri Dept of Natural Resources has said there were high E. coli concentrations at two state beaches. Officials don't recommend swimming due to these levels.


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ES Chamber Holds

Monthly Luncheon

The Chamber had its monthly luncheon this past week, with many exciting announcements given. Thanks to the ES Hospital and Chamber for sponsoring.



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Jeremy Stone, Edward Jones

Financial Focus: Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?


As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bond-based mutual funds, you might also have some concerns. However, it’s important to understand why bonds should continue to be an important part of your portfolio.


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Police Blotter, Fire, EMS, & Sheriffs' Reports

Here are the emergency services logs for our police and fire departments.


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Citizen Spotlight

Gary Renne has lived in Excelsior Springs for 62 years and has been working to make it a better place since he was just a child.



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Pit Bull Ban Replaced with Dangerous Animals Ordinance

After holding a Listening Post in March, the ordinance’s language was revised to strike the language that bans Pit Bull breeds, but leaves the dangerous dog sections of the ordinance intact.



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Weekly News Headlines

Here's a collection of headlines that pertain to Excelsior Springs from the past couple weeks.



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City Manager's Report


Each week the City Manager offers a look weekly into the city business taking place. Learn about upcoming meetings, agenda items, and top discussions city leaders are having at the given moment.


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Opportunity Cafe's

Caption Contest

Congrats to Jadyn Noblet

for being this week's Caption Contest winner with the following caption:


"When you hit the Sonic pothole..."


This Caption Contest brought to you by Opportunity Cafe and Coffee!

Each week the winner gets a free cup of coffee!

Thank you to our sponsor!

Photo taken by Kevin Morgan of the sunset this weekend

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Have a great start to the school year, Tigers!