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Excelsior Springs, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Excelsior Springs! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Excelsior Springs’ new 2027 budget means for your trash bill
- Excelsior Springs tennis seniors begin their final push toward postseason
Also on today's calendar: Cameron Dragons Volleyball at Excelsior Springs and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Budget outlines projects, improvements for year ahead (excelsiorspringsstandard.com) — Excelsior Springs has approved its fiscal 2027 budget, shaping everything from trash pickup and transportation to parks and public safety for the coming year. Refuse rates are expected to stay at $23.50 per month despite higher landfill and contractor costs, while city officials report fewer trash-service complaints as they plan additional projects across multiple funds. 
• Farewell tour enters home stretch for senior netters (excelsiorspringsstandard.com) — Excelsior Springs’ girls tennis team is preparing to say goodbye to a core group of seniors as they wrap up regular-season play next week. Longtime players Ananya Carrel, Olivia Deere, Hailey McDade, Laney Smith, and Sophia Wilson are being recognized for their leadership and experience, with their final games depending on how the Tigers perform in postseason competition.
📸 Around Excelsior Springs
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Karaoke Night at The Atlas Saloon →
Atlas Saloon, 100 W Broadway Ave, Excelsior Springs
7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
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Cameron Dragons Volleyball at Excelsior Springs →
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Cameron at Excelsior Springs →
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Sacred Moon Spa Retreat →
The Elms Hotel & Spa, 401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs -
New Wine Church Men’s Retreat →
Lake Maurer Retreat Center, 901 LAKE MAURER RD., EXCELSIOR SPRINGS -
Trolley Wine Tour (A) →
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Chloe Hoecker at Shamrock Hills Winery →
Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery, Excelsior Springs
6:00 pm -
Wine Tour (B) →
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Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Excelsior Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmers Market →
Downtown Liberty Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty
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Family Workout →
Excelsior Springs Community Center, 500 Tiger Dr, Excelsior Springs
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Ride the Wine Trail – Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley →
The Elms Hotel & Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, 401 Regent St, Excelsior Springs
11:30 am -
LMS PTO 7th/8th Grade Fun Night
Lawson Middle School, 602 Bob Gill Dr, Lawson
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Who has homes for sale?
I need at least a 3 bedroom. Cash in hand. Looking for something nice and the price reasonable! (Nextdoor Excelsior Springs North) - John Deere S 140-48” riding lawn mower
22 HP Briggs and Stratton All the bells and whistles! (High seat. Cruise, electric PTO, hydro) ONLY 30 hours on the meter! Thanks! Message for a… (Nextdoor Magnolia and Wildwood)
- Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Excelsior Springs. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Kearney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Excelsior Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kearney
- Weekend Fun with 41 events October 2nd-4th (kshb.com)
- Highlighting some of KC metro's top high school football performances in September (kansascity.com)
- Mary Ellen Green, age 98 (kttn.com)
Liberty
- William 'Bill' Frank Rupard (hipaperclips.com)
Smithville
- Schoolbox: Startup program for Christian schools nears 30,000 students (heartlandernews.com)
- George E. Beatty 1929-2026 (mycameronnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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