Excelsior Citizen

Springs, Missouri. Founded in 2015, the publication is dedicated to delivering high-quality, hyper-local journalism to the residents of Excelsior Springs and surrounding areas. It covers local government, schools, public safety, community events, and civic issues, providing residents with timely and relevant news that affects their daily lives. As a fully digital platform, The Excelsior Citizen reaches over 25,000 monthly visitors, offering news articles, feature stories, and multimedia content designed to engage the community and encourage civic participation. The publication has been recognized with multiple journalism awards for its commitment to local reporting and its role in strengthening community awareness. The outlet operates on a community-supported revenue model, relying primarily on donations, memberships, and sponsorships from local businesses and readers who value independent local reporting. This approach allows the Citizen to maintain editorial independence and focus on issues that matter most to the community. Through its digital-first approach, The Excelsior Citizen combines accessibility, reliability, and hyper-local reporting, making it a trusted source of information for residents while serving as a model for sustainable, independent local journalism in the digital age.