BCCHF Scholarships

 The Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the BCCHF Health Care Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to Bates County residents who are pursuing a career in health care.

The scholarship is entirely funded through the foundation’s fundraising efforts and is designed to support students who have been accepted into an accredited health care program.

BCCHF Health Care Scholarship Criteria

To be eligible for the BCCHF Health Care Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

·       Reside in Bates County

·       Pursuing a career in the health care field

·       Accepted into a chosen health care program

·       Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (provide a copy of transcript)

·       Demonstrate strong communication skills

·       Submit an essay explaining why they are pursuing a career in health care

·       Provide three letters of recommendation

Applications must be submitted no later than May 23, 2025.

The complete scholarship criteria and application form can be found at:
 https://www.bcmhospital.com/foundation/bcchf-community-health-projects/

Printed applications are also available for pick-up at the Information Desk at:

Bates County Memorial Hospital
 615 W. Nursery Street
 Butler, MO 64730

For more information, please contact the Administration Office at 660-200-7072.

 

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Storm damages homes & businesses in Nevada, Mo.

 Strong storms rolled through the Nevada, Mo., area on Wednesday morning, April 2nd. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for the storm that hit around 7:30 a.m. The storm damaged homes and businesses in the Nevada, Mo., area. A video showed damage at a motel on Austin Boulevard near U.S. 54. The video also showed debris scattered in the parking lot. A tornado was unofficially reported to 92.1 FM from a caller near the New Holland dealership there in Nevada. Authorities have not reported any serious injuries from the storm at this time.

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Geneva Hough Zinn, age 84 of Butler

 Geneva Hough Zinn, age 84, of Butler, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her daughter's home in Butler. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.

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Lions club auction list for Tuesday 4/1/2025

 Alternate numbers to call in and bid!!!

Click to stream live!

816-547-3921

660-464-0479

816-651-6228

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Election Results Sponosor Duffer Hollow Designs Rich Hill

 DUFFER HOLLOW DESIGNS OF RICH HILL WILL BE ONE OF THE HOSTS FOR BATES COUNTY AS THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STUDIOS OF 92.1 RADIO STATION. DUFFER HOLLOW ENCOURAGES YOU TO VOTE… IT’S YOUR RIGHT. POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM ON April 8^th. FOLLOWING THE POLLS CLOSING, 92.1 RADIO STATION WILL BE ON LOCATION BROADCASTING LIVE WITH THOSE RESULTS AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE AT 7 PM. 

Did you know that besides making custom shade structures for ALL of your outdoor needs, Duffer Hollow Designs also offers in-house Metal Fabrication services? Their shop has a combined 65+ years of welding experience & can fabricate just about anything your mind can come up with. J

JOIN 92.1 ON APRIL 8^TH FOR LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS

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Final St. Patrick Fish Fry April 11th

 You and your friend have the opportunity to be on your way to the final  St. Patrick Catholic Church Fish Fry. 

Tickets are a courtesy of the Church. Your morning DJ will be giving these tickets away to a lucky winner. 

The final Fish Fry will be on Friday, April 11^th.  

If you don’t win tickets be sure to attend the Spring St. Patrick’s Day Churches Annual Fish Fry.

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Butler City Wide Garage Sale May 3rd Butler City Wide Clean-up week of May 5th

 The Butler Chamber of Commerce Spring City-Wide Garage Sale is set for Saturday May 3^rd . Call or Email  [email protected] for permit forms, or pick up forms from the lobby of 92.1 Radio Station. 

Look for the clipboard on the porch for after-hours or weekends. The cost is $10.00 per garage sale. 

Garage Sale Listings will be available on the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page prior to  the May 3^rd  City-Wide Garage Sale. 

Deliver printed registration forms to the Chamber drop box 112 West Dakota Street Butler. 660-464-1339.

City Wide Clean

up for Butler will follow on May 5^th

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Butler Lions Club Easter Eggs Hunt

 THE BUTLER LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT IS SET FOR EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL  20^th .

ALL KIDS AGES PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 4TH GRADE WILL RACE FOR EASTER EGGS FILLED WITH CANDY AND VARIOUS ITEMS ON EASTER SUNDAY.BE ON TIME, GATES OPEN PROMPTLY AT 1 PM, RAIN OR SHINE! IT ALL HAPPENS ON THE COMETS FIELD ON THE BATES COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. 

BRING YOUR OWN BASKET TO COLLECT YOUR EASTER GOODIES! THAT’S THE ANNUAL BUTLER LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT, EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 20^th   AT 1 PM

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Butler: Lenten Services April 2nd

 

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Clinton Quilt Walk April 4th and 5th

 Quilting Lovers will want to attend the Clinton Quilt Walk on April 4^th and 5^th. The White Flower Quilt Shop and Clinton Main Street will host the 6^th Annual Quilt Walk. Quilts will be on display in downtown Clinton stores and businesses and they will collect the free Quilt Patterns offered. The quest speaker will be Judy Wompler at the free program each day at 11 am. She will be telling stories told in the Laura Engels Wilder Books. Plus The Clinton Museum will hold a bed turning. That’s the Clinton Quilt Walk April 4^th and 5^th in Clinton.

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Two Dead In Garden City, Missouri, House Fire

Two people were found dead following a late-night house fire in rural Garden City. The Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Garden City Fire Department were dispatched to a home on South O’Bannon Road at approximately 10:47 p.m. Sunday, March, 30th.

When first responders arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke, making it impossible for deputies to enter the home. Emergency Medical Services and fire crews worked quickly to battle the blaze.

Once the fire was brought under control, firefighters discovered two deceased individuals inside the residence.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal and the Cass County Fire Investigation Team are investigating the cause of the fire.

The East Lynne Fire Department, Creighton Fire Department, Harrisonville Fire Department, and the Central Cass Fire Protection District also responded to the scene to assist in the effort.

The victims identities have not been released.

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Butler Lions Club Radio Auction - Streaming Live!

Click here to live stream the auction!

 Butler Lion Club Radio Auction. 

Starts Tonight March 31st - April 3rd.

5 pm until 7 pm 

call-in number 660-679-3135 

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Casino Night April 5th

 Casino Night hits Butler on Saturday, April 5^th. The evening is full of food, fun, mouse races and the Casino.. and it is all to support the needs of the Children’s Center that serves child abuse victims and their families. 35 dollars per person . Tickets at the door, must be 21 to enter. Casino night April 5^th – dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 with casino and mouse races from 7 pm until 9 30. Raffle and auction after the casino closes.

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Corner Hardware Closed April 4th and 5th

 Dirks Heavy Contractors of Butler reminds you that Corner Hardware of Butler , will be closed this Friday and Saturday. Remember to get youR shopping done early. Corner Hardware, closed April 4^th and 5^th.

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Call Before you Dig

 The following news release is from the City of Archie. If you are planning a project that requires line locates in your yard, please contact Missouri One Call (811) before digging.  The City of Archie has been informed that Conexon (844-542-6663) is not listed with Missouri One Call at this time and will need to be contacted separately.

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