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Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s City Government Page, your source for the latest news, updates, and insights into the governance of Excelsior Springs. We believe in the power of an informed community, where residents are actively engaged in the decision-making processes that impact our daily lives. Here, we bring you a comprehensive collection of articles, features, and news pieces that shed light on our city government and its agencies. Discover the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to make our community a better place. From city council meetings to the efforts of local agencies, we delve into the decisions, policies, and projects that shape Excelsior’s future. Stay up to date with the latest developments, explore the challenges and triumphs, and gain insight into the workings of our city government.

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City Council Meets Tuesday Due to Holiday

September 1, 2024

The Excelsior Springs City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Hall of Waters Council Chambers, one day later .

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Excelsior Springs Invites Residents to “Conversation on the Lawn” Event

September 1, 2024

The City of Excelsior Springs is inviting residents to take part in a special event aimed at shaping the future of the community. On Thursday, .

Excelsior Springs Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Monday

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Hall of Waters in the Council .

Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Meets Tuesday

Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

Primary Election Wrap-Up: Amendments and Candidates Heading to General Election

In the recent primary election, Amendment 1, which proposed a property tax exemption for childcare establishments, did not pass. On the other hand, Amendment 4 .

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City Council Cuts Chicken Permit Fees, Delays R-4 Zoning Changes

At the August 5, 2024, Excelsior Springs City Council meeting, the council addressed several issues, including the re-appointment of members to the Vintage Plaza Community .

When a Mayor Goes Unchecked…

When Excelsior Estates was audited, no one could have expected the results to come back the way they did. No one that is, except former .

Excelsior Springs Hospital Health and Wellness Class Speakers

Excelsior Springs Hospital Announces August Health and Wellness Classes

Excelsior Springs Hospital, in collaboration with the Excelsior Springs Community Center, is pleased to announce its upcoming series of health and wellness education forums for .

Housing Authority Director Urges Community Action to Support HUD Funding

At the recent monthly SAFE Meeting held at the hospital, Housing Authority Director Carrie Hiltner made a passionate appeal to citizens, urging them to take .

Dunbar Avenue to Close August 5-9 for Railway Repair

Railroad Track Repairs will Close Dunbar Ave at "Miller’s Crossing" in Excelsior Springs August 5-9. Read more.

Job Corps Students Working to Restore Crystal Lithia Pagoda

Excelsior Springs, MO – Students from the Excelsior Springs Job Corps are stepping up to repair the historic Crystal Lithia mineral water well site, which .

Excelsior Springs Primary Election Voter Guide: Clay and Ray Counties

As of July 25, 2024, four statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2024 ballot in the state of Missouri. The Missouri State Legislature has .

Council Scrambles to Pass Chicken Ordinance in Egg-celsior Springs

At their July 15, 2024 meeting, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved tax abatements for improvements at 414 S Thompson Avenue and 415 St. Louis .

Clay County Commission Approves Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program

Clay County, MO — On November 30, 2023, the Clay County Commission passed an ordinance to adopt the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, .

Excelsior Springs Residents Shape the City’s Future at Comprehensive Plan Meeting

Community leaders, business owners, and government officials came together last week at the Excelsior Springs Community Center to participate in a Visioning Session called "Embrace .

Excelsior Springs City Council Recap, July 1, 2024

Highlights of the July 1, 2024, Excelsior Springs City Council meeting include adoption of a new park naming policy, various board appointments, a Special Use .

Tina Cook speaks at a Health and Wellness Workshop at the Excelsior Springs Community Center

Veterans and Community Health Focus of Excelsior Springs Hospital’s July Health and Wellness Series

The Excelsior Springs Hospital, in partnership with the Excelsior Springs Community Center, is offering a weekly series of forums focused on health and wellness education .

Excelsior Springs August Primary Election Ballot Information

As we near the August primary elections the election boards are reaching out with information. Clay County Election Board has released a new website with .