City of Excelsior Springs, MO

06/11/2026

Congrats Excelsior Springs! We've been listed as one of the six best communities for retirees near Kansas City. A walkable downtown and a hospital were measurements taken in considering who made the list.

Explore six historic small towns within an hour of Kansas City, with walkable downtowns, local hospitals, affordable homes, and rich cultural roots.

06/10/2026

The City of Excelsior Springs is accepting applications for the position of an Accounting Technician II/Accounts Payable Specialist to join the City’s Finance team. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, this position performs responsible technical accounting and clerical services supporting the City’s financial operations.

The primary responsibility is Accounts Payable processing, statement reconciliation, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors, maintaining financial records, and supporting internal financial controls that ensure compliance with City policies and applicable regulations governing public funds.

Interested? Learn more and apply on the City’s website: https://cityofesmo.com/index.php/human-resources/

06/07/2026

Just a reminder that Out & About will be moved to June 14th! See you then!

06/06/2026

We are incredibly lucky to have volunteers like these in the photos. Today we opened the Singletrack trail. ALL the work has been done by a group of dedicated volunteers and this picture is just some of them! Thank you Urban Trail Co and Phillip Scherer for bringing us this idea and working so hard on it!

06/05/2026

The City of Excelsior Springs would like to congratulate the Excelsior Springs High School Baseball Team on their championship win at state. Way to go, Tigers!

06/04/2026

Boil Advisory Lifted

The boil advisory related to the Broadway and Linden water main break has been lifted.

Tonight (6/3/26) city officials received confirmation that all required water tests passed.

Residents and businesses included in the advisory no longer need to follow boil advisory precautions.

Thank you to our Public Works crews for their continued efforts throughout the repair, flushing and testing process. We also appreciate the patience and cooperation of everyone affected as crews worked through the repair and any confusion caused by the extended advisory period.

06/03/2026

Due to a nasty weather forecast for this Sunday, Out and About has been postponed one week to June 14th. Please spread the word!

06/01/2026

As Public Works staff works diligently to resolve a water main break at Broadway and Linden, the Hall of Waters building is currently without running water. Please be mindful of that if attending the City Council Meeting this evening and plan accordingly since we are without restrooms at the moment. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

06/01/2026

Boil Advisory Notice

The City of Excelsior Springs has issued a boil advisory due to a water main break at Broadway and Linden.

The advisory includes any home or business that lost water pressure on the east side of Downtown. Affected areas include the east end of Broadway, Benton, Saratoga, Temple, Perry Lane, South Francis, Park Street, Superior, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Gordon, Lee, Calhoun, Linda Lane and Isley.

If your home or business was without water, you are included in this notice.

Crews are working on the repair and expect it to be completed by 10 p.m. Monday, June 1. The City expects to have BAC T test results by 10 p.m. Tuesday. If the test passes, the advisory will be lifted at that time.
Please watch this page and the City website for updates.

For questions, contact Public Works at **816-630-0755**

06/01/2026

Celebrating Work Anniversaries this Week:
Jaycie Davis, Lifeguard - 2 years;
Colton Van Doremalen, Recreation Program Supervisor - 1 year;
Maya Watkins, Lifeguard - 1 year;
Charles Lee, Maintenance worker - 33 years.