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After years of dreaming about running a game store, Austin and Elle Pettley turned their vision into a reality. On Frida...
13/09/2025

After years of dreaming about running a game store, Austin and Elle Pettley turned their vision into a reality. On Friday, September 6, they opened Black Flame Books and Games, offering weekly board game events, a carefully crafted book selection, and open tables for anyone to enjoy a gaming adventure.

After years of dreaming about running a game store, Austin and Elle Pettley turned their vision into a reality. On Friday, September 6, they opened Black Flame Books and Games, offering weekly board game events, a carefully crafted book selection, and open tables for anyone to enjoy a gaming adventu...

The Tigers came out swinging, racking up 15 goals in their first three games and bringing home a second-place finish at ...
12/09/2025

The Tigers came out swinging, racking up 15 goals in their first three games and bringing home a second-place finish at Winnetonka. Next up: their home tournament kicks off Sept. 9

What began as a Blank Canvas turned into a masterpiece of reading, prizes, and imagination at the Excelsior Springs bran...
12/09/2025

What began as a Blank Canvas turned into a masterpiece of reading, prizes, and imagination at the Excelsior Springs branch of Mid-Continent Public Library this summer.

A woman was seriously injured Thursday morning after jumping from a bridge along U.S. Highway 69 near Rhodus Road, accor...
12/09/2025

A woman was seriously injured Thursday morning after jumping from a bridge along U.S. Highway 69 near Rhodus Road, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

A 911 call turned into a life-saving effort when a woman jumped from a bridge near Excelsior Springs. She was pulled from the water and rushed to the hospital.

The Lady Tigers volleyball team fought through a tough first week, showing grit in a five-set battle at North Kansas Cit...
12/09/2025

The Lady Tigers volleyball team fought through a tough first week, showing grit in a five-set battle at North Kansas City. Next up: a busy stretch with three road and home matches before the Chillicothe Tournament.

✨ Plan your weekend in Excelsior!From family fun and pumpkin candle making to local shops and live music, there’s someth...
11/09/2025

✨ Plan your weekend in Excelsior!

From family fun and pumpkin candle making to local shops and live music, there’s something for everyone. Check out our Community Calendar to see what’s happening around town ➡️ https://excelsiorcitizen.com/excelsior-springs-events/

From annexation questions and audit results to lower trash rates, new rules for home businesses, and long-awaited improv...
11/09/2025

From annexation questions and audit results to lower trash rates, new rules for home businesses, and long-awaited improvements at the Hall of Waters, the Excelsior Springs City Council packed a lot into their Sept. 2nd meeting. Follow every detail in our council recap.

Garrett Wilson never intended to make a career out of historic buildings. But now, 16 years into the trade, the GKW Rest...
11/09/2025

Garrett Wilson never intended to make a career out of historic buildings. But now, 16 years into the trade, the GKW Restoration CEO is taking on one of Excelsior Springs’ most iconic structures—the Royal Hotel—with a multi-year plan that will return it to grandeur while fueling downtown’s economic future.

Garrett Wilson never intended to make a career out of historic buildings. But now, 16 years into the trade, the GKW Restoration CEO is taking on one of Excelsior Springs’ most iconic structures—the Royal Hotel—with a multi-year plan that will return it to grandeur while fueling downtown’s ec...

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Food for Fines program is back through September 14, giving patrons the chance to reduce ...
10/09/2025

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Food for Fines program is back through September 14, giving patrons the chance to reduce overdue balances while stocking local food pantries.

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tiger golf team opened their season at the Raymore-Peculiar Scramble, fielding two teams agai...
10/09/2025

The Excelsior Springs Lady Tiger golf team opened their season at the Raymore-Peculiar Scramble, fielding two teams against a competitive field of 26 schools at Hoot’s Hollow Golf Course.

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Courtney’s Story

Born and raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Courtney currently serves as the Community and Business Liaison for the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center. In the recent past she has worked as the Executive Director for the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce and Excelsior Springs Educational Foundation. When not working, Courtney can usually be found out and about taking photographs of Excelsior and sharing what she sees on social media.

Past work has provided her the following skills to offer for hire: – Public Speaking – Photography – Digital Content Creation and Management – Social Media Marketing – Fundraising – Consulting for Small Business and Non-Profits – Transcriptions – Website Design – Event Planning – In-depth Issue-Based Campaign Management – Workshops on a Variety of Topics

Courtney happily lives on Elms Boulevard in downtown Excelsior Springs with her husband S. Jason Cole, daughter Mackenzie, and two cats, Eleven and Sketch!