February 27, 2022

Featured Events this week include Dari-B opening, Northland Prevention Conference, Fruit Brandy Tasting at Willow Spring Mercantile!

Best Week Ever
Congratulations to our ESHS Tigerettes for taking the 1st Place trophy in the Division 3, Prop routine at State Competition in St. Charles!

In a Facebook tribute to her team,
Coach Marie Mawby said, "From Covid, virtual school, and all the uncertainties that have been thrown into our realm, to 2 time State champs in our chosen categories! My tears are that of pride, and I smile because it all happened! Thank you Tigerettes, parents, administration, fans, and family for your love and support. There will never be a day that I do not cherish the title so lovingly given to me."
Coming Soon
There are a gob of events coming up but the one that is on all of our minds this week is Dari-B opening March 1st!

Here are some other dates to put on your calendar:
March 3 - Home Repair Assistance Open House at Community Center
April 2 - Picadilly
April 8-16 - Cooley Lake Art Show
April 9 - Good Sam Center's 5k
April 23 - Earth Day Clean-Up
April 30 - Community Health Fair
Word on the Street
On October 8th the City will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste co-op event with Lawson and Richmond. We were originally scheduled to have one in 2020 when the pandemic cancelled the event.
Chamber of Commerce Unleashes Music, Money, and Mayhem for Annual Fundraiser
The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a night of music, money, and mayhem at their annual fundraising event on
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022.

Cooley Lake: a Destination for Generations
In partnership with the ES Museum and Archives, Cooley Lake is remembered in this article. It also contains information on the Cooley Art Show, taking place
April 8-16 at the Museum!

Photo by Kevin Morgan
Fire, EMS, Police Blotter; Now with Sheriff's Report
Here are the emergency services logs for our police and fire departments.

Citizen Spotlight
Each week we will be selecting a citizen (or citizens) from Excelsior Springs to highlight the positive impact they are having on our community. This week meet
Lani O'Dell


Wrestlers Grapple with Greatness at State Tourney
Excelsior Springs sent an impressive, 7 wrestlers to the Missouri State tournament in Columbia, Missouri this past weekend. Senior Ayden Dolt became a two-time state champion by claiming victory in the 152 lb. weight class.

Ameren Offers Electrifying Incentive to Local Business Owners
The future is now! Ameren Missouri is offering hefty incentives for businesses that install charging ports.

Excelsior Springs City Council
The City Council met on Tuesday due to Monday being President's Day. A livestream recording of the meeting can be found on our website, YouTube channel, and Facebook Page the first and third Monday's.

Weekly News Headlines
Weekly News Headlines for the last two weeks pertaining to Excelsior Springs. New, categorized format.

Weekly Updates
from the City Manager
City Manager Molly McGovern offers a weekly report to give citizens a better idea of what is happening on a local level weekly.

Opportunity Cafe's
Caption Contest
Congrats to Adrianne White
for being this week's Caption Contest winner with the following caption for this picture:

"Omelet this one slide, but next time you're fried!"

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 by Kevin Morgan of Rocky Hollow's frozen lake in February of 2019
February 2 - Chelsea Rhenea Martin
February 12 - Sandra Kay Marcott
February 12 - Rosetta Adele Downard
February 17 - Joy Ann Robertson
February 18 - Charles Edwin Hillyard
February 20 - Ida Lucille McCart
February 22 - Margaret Sue Poe
Excelsior Newsletter Archives
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