The Scream Conquers, Job Corps Railcar Dedication, New Library Director, Orscheln Sells, Sheriff's Academy, and More!

November 27, 2022

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Best Week Ever

Excelsior Springs Scream is having the Best Week Ever after winning their first home match, played at Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City! Our ABA team beat Jackson, Mississippi's

146 to 72! Follow their Facebook Page to stay updated!

Coverage

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 there was another local check presentation by Woods Memorial Christian Church, donating $20,000 to Meet the Need's assistance center. The church has been leaving generous donations all over town as their closing way to give back. Click here for previous coverage.

Photo by Jason Cole

Coming Soon

You may have noticed some improvements to the property downtown that was previously Nance's Auto, on the corner of Isley and Kansas City Ave. Fizer's Garage will be opening to help you with all your car maintenance needs! Welcome, Tara and Dustin Fizer!

Word on the Street

Between 6-9pm the Stephens family has lights timed to music at their home at the end of Ridgeway Drive in Wood Heights!

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There will be no Harvesters distribution at ES First in December.

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Bulky Item/Yard Waste closed for season

Choir Director Tim Harlan directs students performing during Holly Days, a first time vendor event, offered for the staff of the Excelsior Springs School District.

Fire On Dawn Ave. Claims One Life

According to Excelsior Springs Fire Chief Joe Maddick, at 5:56 PM the Excelsior Springs Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire with a victim trapped at 21 Dawn Ave.

Council Recap: Filing for Municipal Elections, a Memorial Shelter, Police Vehicles, and More

Watch the livestream of the City Council meeting or get an entire recap with additional information on each agenda item.

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Aaron B. Mason Selected as Mid-Continent Public Library Director

During their November 15 meeting, Mid-Continent Public Library’s Board of Trustees approved a contract to hire Aaron B. Mason as the system’s new Library Director and CEO.

Police Blotter, Fire, EMS, & Sheriffs' Reports

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

Excelsior Springs Job Corps Unveils One-of-a-Kind Railcar Training Facility

The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center in partnership with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Union Pacific, celebrated new career opportunities for young adults in Missouri with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and rededication of its on-site railcar last Thursday.

Orscheln Farm & Home Purchased by Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Company will acquire a total of 166 Orscheln Farm & Home stores, retaining 81 store locations and selling the remaining 85 stores to two buyers approved by the FTC, Bomgaars Supply, Inc. (73 stores) and Buchheit Enterprises, Inc. (12 stores).

Sheriff's Academy Offers Unique Experience for Citizens

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office provides a unique opportunity for residents to get a behind-the-scenes look into their daily operations through the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy.

Weekly News Headlines

Every couple weeks we gather all the news headlines mentioning Excelsior Springs in that time and put them into a big list, providing links to read the full stories, if you wish.

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.