Interested in opening a retail business? There are few spots open in the downtown! Here's one along Thompson Avenue that is being renovated for lease!

Also, A Sweet Affair Bakery is now open in Crown Hill Plaza Shopping Center. Their hours are M-T, 6:30-3, Fri, 6:30-5, Sat 8-3, and Sun 9-1

Mike Britt wants to invite everyone to recycle their pumpkins and acorns through the Excelsior Springs Yard Waste program! There is a special area designated just for pumpkins, gourds, squash etc as well as acorns so that the deer and other wildlife can enjoy these items. The Missouri Conservation magazine recently wrote about how good pumpkins are for the digestive systems of wildlife. Plus, you can bring your children down to dispose of these items and see all the deer tracks! Located at 1300 S Marietta Street.

In Wood Heights on October 26th, shortly after 7:00pm, neighbors called police after seeing an Amazon delivery truck parked in the driveway of a nearby home for over two hours with the vehicle running and lights on.

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Just after days of losing an employee, Vice reports that Amazon sent a message to its employees letting them know of a change that would be taking place in regard to homes that have animals.



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For the last 96 years, the American Legion has been hosting the Annual Bill Payne Party, offering a safe place for kids and families go and celebrate the holiday. Here's the history behind the event!



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

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In August of 2022, more than 40 photojournalists from around the world came to Excelsior Springs as part of the 74th annual Missouri Photo Workshop (MPW). We have partnered with many of the photojournalists to share the work they produced with our community.



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Excelsior Springs Police Officer Andrew Stott is maintains good spirits as he recovers from gunshot wounds sustained in the line of duty

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The Excelsior Springs School District, October Board of Education meeting moved forward without District Superintendent Dr. Travis Hux.



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Assistant Fire Chief Camron White is recovering after losing his voice speaking to over 915 Excelsior Springs School District students face to face through the Excelsior Springs Fire Department's Fire Prevention Program.



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This sold out event turned out over 354 witches and warlocks that flew through downtown to 24 different locations.



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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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Congrats to LaVerne Woolston-Peek

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

"I see a dog rescue in your future!"

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

Winner gets a free cup of coffee!

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