Weekly there are a series of random questions from members of the community.
Below are some received this week and the answers.
What are the best cable and Internet services for folks in the Excelsior area?
There were a total of 87 comments given to the question. For full post,
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Here's how many times each company was recommended:
Also, citizen Steve Coursen shared that if you receive SNAP benefits, you can get AT&T DSL Internet for just $10 a month and it is super easy to apply.
Click here for more information.
In search of a furniture upholstery repair in the area.
This question has been left unanswered for over a week. If you know of one,
please let me know
!
I was curious if there was a pet shop in town. I'm looking for crickets for my pet geckos.
Multiple citizens reported that PetCo or PetSmart carry them. It was also mentioned that Orschelen's used to sell them.
Ziggy's
General Store was questioned but came back and said that they don't carry crickets but they do have red wigglers, Canadian nightcrawlers, and golden shiners for live bait.
Multiple people this week have been asking about babysitters and in home daycares.
Recommended were Sharon Teegarden and Brandy Spencer, who currently don't have any openings, Mindy Stewart, Kalin Dennis, Valerie Crawford Gray, Aliesha Gipson, Nicole Roberts,
Jordin Holt, and Brooke Holmes.
What happened to the Montgomery Event Venue fountain and when will it be fixed?
It was shared that the fountain was hit accidentally by a party bus and it will be getting fixed soon!
What is the history on the old, stone funeral home? How long has the Regent Bridge been there?
These are questions for the Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives!
What new businesses are coming to Excelsior?
Dubious Claims Brewery is working on putting in Woodchux, an ax throwing business for entertainment.
There will soon be a wine bar in the old, stone funeral home. Possibly ballroom dancing lessons in the downtown, two high-end furniture stores in the downtown. Muggs Diner has just opened.
Considering Consumer Cellular - needing feedback?
One person reported that they have Consumer Cellular and love it. Another recommended Cricket.
Is Excelsior Springs getting a medical marijuana dispensary?
This has yet to be determined and should be released by the end of the month.
Excelsior was not chosen as a cultivation site.
Is there a pool hall in town?
The Atlas Saloon, Broadway Bar & Grill, and Clay-Ray Vets Club all have pool tables, but aren't necessarily pool halls. The Elks Lodge has pool tables, but you have to be a member to play. It was stated that the closest "pool hall" would be The Brass Rail, off 152 in North KC.
In search of a local Avon lady?
Names mentioned were Sylvia Boston, Marie Mawby, Betty Lockwood, Shelley McLendon, and one person said that they sell Avon products at DICKS Drive Thru, too!.
