Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian

 

 

Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, June 5,

2026 at Appleton City Manor, Appleton City, Missouri.  Cremation, with a Celebration of Life to be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Alley Tavern Hall in Butler.  Services under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

Kenny was born March 27, 1963 in Independence, MO, the son of Homer Rich

and Earline (Schultz) Rich. He grew up and lived in Independence, Missouri. After

graduating high school he helped his father in his machine shop, Metal Rich,

before opening his own machine shop, Wicklin Machine.

 

Kenny loved riding motorcycles and attending NASCAR races; his favorite driver

was Tony Stewart.  He was also an avid KC Chiefs fan, holding season tickets. He was also

a loving father and grandfather.

 

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents; Homer and Earline, siblings; Diane

Wicklin, Donna Wicklin, Fordemwalt, Richard Toole and Dean Toole.

He is survived by His son Jacob Wicklin and wife Colina of Adrian, Missouri,

grandchildren Jayden and Chesney Wicklin of Adrian, Missouri, brother Bob,

sister-in-law Julie East Toole-Sharp of Clinton, Missouri as well as nieces, nephews

and cousins.

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Little Miss and Mr. Bates County

 

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Butler Hiring Communication Officer

 The City of Butler Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Police Department for a Communications Officer.  

We offer employers fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a complete retirement package by the MO LAGERS system.   Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid driver’s license. Duties include, but are not limited to receiving, processing, transmitting, and/or dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, emergency medical, and other public safety services via telephone and other communication devices.

Effective oral and written communication skills, sensitivity to working with confidential material; flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing environment and priorities; positive attitude, integrity, and excellent judgement. Work schedule includes assignments to the night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required. Applications are available at Butler Police Department, 309 N Fulton Street, Butler, Missouri 64730, or on our website at https://www.butlerpolice.com or https://www.cityofbutlermo.com. The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until filled.

 

 

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Hospital Phone Delays expected June 16th

 Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is continuing a multi-phase telecommunications system upgrade designed to strengthen infrastructure and improve communication capabilities across the organization.

Additional system transitions are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. During the upgrade process, patients and community members may experience brief intermittent delays when calling certain hospital departments and clinics while the new system is activated.

BCMH teams have worked to carefully coordinate the transition to help minimize disruptions to patient care and communication services.

“These upgrades will help solve critical communication issues and improve our ability to serve patients efficiently,” said Daniel Cook, Director of BCMH Information Systems. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients and community during the transition process.”

While most callers may notice little to no interruption, temporary delays may occur periodically during the cutover windows as systems are updated. The transition will begin at 11:00 am on June 16.

Patients having trouble reaching a department are encouraged to wait a few moments and try their call again.

BCMH appreciates the community’s patience as these improvements are implemented to better support patient communication and service throughout the organization.

 

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Women's Retreat

 

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Ice Cream Social June 13th

 

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Register Now for Summer Food

 

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Register Now Bates County Fair

 

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Suspect in Sodomy Case In Harrisonville Being Held In The Cass County Jail

 

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Ecco Ride Hiring

 

Ecco Ride is hiring drivers for Adrian, Archie and Butler School districts. Earn extra money and be a part of helping your communities with a rewarding part-time job! Ecco Ride offers competitive pay and paid training to earn your CDL. Ecco Ride  will even help you study for your learner’s permit before you’re hired! Applicants must be at least 21 with a clean driving record. Apply today at indeed.com or eccoride.com make a difference in your community – drive with Ecco Ride. Ecco Ride LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Butler Hiring Maintenance Worker

 The City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time position for a Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Maintenance Worker. medical, dental,vision, life insurance and retirement package with the MO LAGERS system. must have a high school diploma or GED valid driver's license be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of employment. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Pre-employment and random drug testing required. Applications at Butler City Hall, or www.cityofbutlermo.com. The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until filled.

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Donna Faith Ammel, 96 of Parker, Kansas

Donna Faith Ammel, 96 of Parker, Kansas passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at the University of Kansas Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Private graveside services and burial will take place in Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Donna Faith Bradley Ammel was born March 22, 1930 in Haviland, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Elliott Bradley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and young son Dwight Ammel.

Donna is survived by her son David Ammel and wife Lynnette of Paola, Ks., son Milton Ammel of Parker, Ks., and daughter Miriam Ammel of Parker, Ks.

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Got Timber/ call Jones Logging Butler

 GOT TIMBER! JONES BROTHERS LOGGING HAS MONEY!

IF YOU HAVE 10+ ACRES OF TIMBER JONES BROTHERS LOGGING OF BUTLER  ARE ABLE TO HELP YOU!

Jones Brothers Logging, named the KC Region Loggers of the Year of 2022, employs LOCAL People and puts DOLLARS back into the pockets of our community!

Jones Brothers Logging Crews are certified by the Missouri Forestry Products Association and members of the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Kansas Department of Natural Resources.

Jones Brothers Logging will come out to your Property and give you a clear idea of how much your timber is worth.  They pay cash up front or in shares. References provided and written contracts are provided to protect both parties! 

Call today to see what Ron and Bill can do for you!

Ron @ 417-321-3190

Bill @ 417-321-3687

Or the office @ 660-679-4961

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Missouri State Fair

 Join the Missouri State Fair  on Thursday, Aug. 13, as tigers take center stage for Mizzou Day, presented by University of Missouri, during Opening Day of the 2026 Missouri State Fair.

From agriculture and research to traditions that unite Missourians across the state, Mizzou Day is a celebration of the University of Missouri’s impact on communities, families and industries throughout Missouri.

Mizzou Day highlights include:

• $7 gate admission all day for ages 13 and older
• $2 youth admission for ages 6-12
• Opening Day discounts at select concessions and vendors
• Visit Mizzou Central to experience educational activities, daily cooking demos, Tiger Stripe Ice Cream at Bucks, visit the Tiger Team Store and more!
• Opening Day Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting & Hayden Plaza Dedication at 11 a.m. in the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena
• Missouri State Fair Fire Station Ribbon Cutting at 1 p.m.
• 4-H Building Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 p.m.
• Opening Day Parade at 6 p.m. on Missouri State Boulevard

Whether you’re a proud Tiger alumni, current student or a supporter of Missouri agriculture, Mizzou Day is the perfect way to kick off the Missouri State Fair.

Join the Missouri State Fair  for Mizzou Day on Thursday, Aug. 13, and help celebrate the spirit, tradition and statewide impact of the University of Missouri as we open the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.

 

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Bates County Fair Queen and Princess Wanted

 

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