March 15, 2020
Upcoming Events
in Excelsior Springs
Best Week Ever
Taran Svoboda was surprised this week by the SAFE Committee for being a Community Champion for her asset of being a Caring Neighbor!

Word on the Street
Shabby Chic downtown will temporarily move to 215 E Broadway, just east of the Hall of Waters, while the building they are currently in undergoes renovation. Then the plan is for them to move back to their original location!
Survey Results
Results from the Survey that was taken in the Excelsior Springs Area News, Events, and Daily Deals Facebook Group:

Did you go to Dari B in its first week?

Yes - 36%
No - 64%

462 Responses
Coronavirus: Special ES Edition
The Coronavirus is all that anyone is talking about right now. Local businesses, churches, and organizations are closing
and making delays.

Featured Local Blog
Payne Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast
has put together a blog that explains the difference between being an Air B&B or a Bed & Breakfast!


ES Chamber Update
Our Excelsior Springs Chamber offers monthly luncheons the third Wednesday of each month downtown at the Montgomery Event Venue. This past month there were updates regarding Prop T, the library, and upcoming events!


Excelsior Springs Family Feature
We all know that what makes Excelsior the best are the people living here! This is a showcase of some of our local families and what they love most about living here!


Weekly there are a series of random questions from members of the community.
Below are some received this week and the answers.

Need a responsible housekeeper near Lawson one day a week?
Names mentioned, Melissa Stephenson, Patricia Williams, Sydney Knee, Domestic Engineers, LLC, Erika Ritchie, S&S Cleaning Services, Bridgett Kellum, Misti Gillard, Jessica Penniston

Need a cheap vet for my cat?
Kathy Harris in Richmond, Ray County Animal Hospital, Long Veterinary Clinic, Angel's Vet Express in Savannah, Holt Vet Clinic, Independence Animal Hospital, Vintage Plaza Veterinary Hospital

Is there a personal chef meal service in town?
Evolve Paleo Kitchen in Liberty, Tasting Grace with Becca Krebel (tastinggrace9.com), Kriston Mosley, Ty Woods Kitchen, Warriors Fuel Food in Gladstone

Is there anywhere in town that does laundry service including fold and hangers?
Fosters Cleaners and Rose's Cleaners (old Greystone Laundry)

Want companies that provide wifi, not a cable package?
Mediacom, United Fiber, AT&T, Cricket Wifi, Pixius Communications, and Myficonnect.com

Local Easter Egg Hunts?
Wood Heights Fire on April 11th from 2pm-4pm
ES Baptist Church will have Spring-a-Palooza on April 11th at 11am
First Christian Church of Kearney on April 4th

When do local Farmer's Markets start and where are they located?
Lawson's Farmers Market is on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm; opens first Thursday in May
Kearney's Farmers Market on Saturday mornings
Richmond's Farmers Market is on Saturdays from May to Oct.
Excelsior Springs Community Center will be hosting one but details are not yet released.

Having trouble with my sump pump drainage and need someone local to help?
Gregory Weber - 816-365-8451
Atkins Landscaping - 816-848-2798
Phil Hutchison with Hutchison Plumbing and Excavation - 816-630-5779 or 816-536-0447

Is there somewhere local to fill water tanks (30 gallon or so)?
Bulk water sales at the Water Treatment Plant takes quarters and costs about $13.25 for 1,000 gallons.

What is a good place to tan in Excelsior, Lawson, or Kearney?
Fahrenheit Tanz, Cabana Tannery in Kearney, Sun Tan City in Liberty

Looking for a barber that can do fades?
Beth House, Good Times Barber Shop in Kearney, and Smith's Barber downtown

Anyone local that paints portraits?
Mark Walter, Main Spring Arts Gallery, Garry Pfauth, Artworksbyjenireynolds.com, Bobby Beshere, Jennifer Johansen Hutton at jenhuttonart.com
Photo by D ale Duncan - Cooley Lake 03/14/2020
Excelsior Newsletter Archives
Have a great week, Excelsior Springs!