Rich Hill's 4th of July

July 2nd-5th 2025

Theme: Independence Day

the Rich Hill Way!

Wednesday-July 2nd

6 p.m. The Children’s Promenade

registration at the bandstand

6:30 p.m. The Children's Promenade

Sponsored by BL & Sons Disposal LLC and 49 Floral

6:30 p.m. Baby Contest

registration at the bandstand

0-18 months/clothing allowed

Director-Tisha Mackey

7 p.m. Baby Contest

Sponsored by Sheriff Chad and Courtney Anderson

8 p.m. Supreme Squeeze

Sponsored by Swope's Drive In

Thursday-July 3rd

5:30-6 p.m. Pie Contest/Auction drop off at the Methodist Church

6-7 p.m. Pie Eating Contest

Sponsored by the 4th of July committee

6-7 p.m. Pie Contest

at the Methodist Church basement

7 p.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament

at the *East Park*

See the comments for more information.

Sponsored by Pony Keg

7 p.m. Pie Auction

Sponsored by Citizens Bank of Amsterdam

Ready Set Grow auction item

8:30 p.m. Nathan Ast Band

Sponsored by Pete's

Friday-July 4th

9:30 a.m. Badminton Tournament registration-southeast corner of the park

10 a.m. Badminton Tournament

Sponsored by the Rich Family

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Car Show Registration

West side of the park

12 p.m.-2 p m. Car Show

Sponsored by BH Designs

1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Parade registration

3 p.m. Parade starts

Parade Marshals-Boone & Vickie Ross

4 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

Sponsored by Rich Hill FFA

7 p.m. Paradise City-A Tribute to Guns and Roses and the John Cougar Project

Sponsored by Food Fair Rich Hill

10 p.m. Fireworks

Saturday-July 5th

9 a.m. 5k Registration

10 a.m. 5k Run/Walk

Sponsored by Muscle Brigade Gym

7 p.m. Opening Act-Dallas and Janell

at the bandstand

7:55 p.m. Stephen Flanery will perform

The National Anthem

8:30 p.m. Phil Vassar!

FREE IN CONCERT!

9:45 p.m. Street Dance with MooDaddy Entertainment DJ Services

The carnival will be open 6 p.m.-10 p.m

every night-subject to change at the

carnival's discretion,

Armband and ticket prices will be posted closer to the celebration.

ALL OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS.

ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED,

ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

(Service animals are the exception.)

COOLERS ARE ALLOWED

FOOD AND CRAFT BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN

IF THERE ARE ANY UPDATES TO THE

SCHEDULE, THEY WILL BE POSTED ON OUR

FACEBOOK PAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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 The Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Ladies Auxiliary will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the 47^th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show on June 27^th, 28^th and 29^th. From 6am to 10am breakfast will be served each morning at Frontier Village Center.  Start you day the right way with breakfast by the Ladies Auxiliary during the 47^th Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show June 27^th thru June 29^th at Frontier Village in Adrian Mo. 

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 Get ready to light up the sky with Bates County Elks Lodge firework stand. They're open from June 28th to July 4th, 10 am to 9 pm daily, located in the Family Center Parking lot in Butler. Don't miss out on their large selection, great value and amazing prices. Celebrate big this Fourth of July with Bates County Elks Lodge firework stand, open June 28^th thru July 4^th, 10-9 daily, Family Center Parking Lot in Butler.

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Adrian Optimist honor one of their own....

It is with heavy hearts that the Adrian Optimist shares the news of the passing of the sole surviving Charter Member of The Adrian Optimist Club, Don Durbin.

The Adrian Optimist Club chartered on August 26, 1969 with fifty four members. Don Durbin was one of those fifty four men. Throughout the years Don served as Club President, Secretary Treasurer, and chairman of numerous club programs and projects. He was always ready and willing to serve in any capacity, to fill any void and meet any need. Don was a familiar face at all club functions, often with his three sons, Mark, Mike and Allen in tow. His son Mark holds the record for eating the most biscuits at the Saturday Morning breakfast meeting. Adrian Optimist believes the number of biscuits consumed was nine. And Don’s twelve passenger van was always available to haul fellow members on Christmas Tree Expeditions or to the annual float trips on the river. 

Don was recognized and honored as The Optimist of The Year, and was the first recipient of The Adrian Optimist Lifetime Achievement Award, later renamed, The Gene Irvin Lifetime Achievement Award. Don also served as Adrian Optimist Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. The year Don served as club president, 1976, at the annual banquet he stood up at the podium and burned the mortgage to the original Optimist Building, which was constructed only three years earlier. It was very exciting considering the fact that several of the members said the club would never pay it off.

 In 1969, there was opposition within The Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club to building a club in Adrian. They said it would never last, looks like they underestimated the drive and commitment of the fifty four. It’s hard to imagine that even those fifty four men could have envisioned what the Adrian Optimist club would become, and the impact it would have on this community. The Adrian Optimist is forever grateful for their foresight and the solid foundation they laid for them to build on. The Adrian Optimist is grateful for each and every one of them. And it is at this time that we bid “See you later” to their dear friend and mentor, Don Durbin.

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Randy Pitts age 67 of Butler

  

Randy Pitts age 67 of Butler. Passed away on Sunday, June 15^th at his home.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, the late Romulus and Fran Pitts of Butler, Randy is survived by one brother Steve Pitts, and significant other Lynn Baker both of Butler. One niece, Cassie Pitts of Nevada, a nephew, Cody Pitts and wife of Bentonville Arkansas, and many other family members and friends.

A celebration of Life will be held in the near future and details will be announced at that time. Cremation to be held at Stonegate Crematorium of Harrisonville.

That’s Randy Pitts age 67 of Butler with a celebration of life to be announced at a later date. 

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Bates County Sheriff SCAM Alert

The Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that many residents of Bates County have received a text stating that they have an outstanding traffic ticket and threats them with suspension of their vehicle registration, driving privileges, and possible prosecution among other things.  The Bates County Sheriff’s office assures residents with most certainty that this is a scam.  They recommend that citizens ignore and block the text should you receive it. Also they ask people to let your elderly friends and family know because they often fall victim to these scams. You can see a copy of the text on our 92.1 News Now Facebook page and on the web at www.921news.com.

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City of Butler Now Hiring Water Dest/Sewer Coll Maintenance Position Availbale

  

CITY OF BUTLER

 

WATER DIST/SEWER COLL MAINTENANCE POSITION AVAILABLE

 

 

The City of Butler is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Public Works Department for a Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Maintenance Worker. We offer employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a complete retirement package with 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 and/or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of employment.  Salary is dependent upon qualifications.  Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required.  Applications are available at Butler City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street, Butler, Missouri 64730, or on our website at https://www.cityofbutlermo.com.  The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer.  Position is open until filled.

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Nevada Griffons Schedule for this Week

 Sunday, June 15th - Away game at Sedalia, 7 pm

Monday, June 16th -  Home game vs. St. Joseph Mustangs, 7 pm

• Baseball Bingo

Tuesday, June 17th - Away game vs. Chillicothe Mudcats, 7 pm

Wednesday, June 18th -  Lunch Fundraiser - Hamburger Brown Bag Lunch 11:00-12:30pm,   

                                         Cricket Parking Lot

Wednesday, June 18th - Home game vs. Carroll (IA) Merchants, 7 pm

• Dollar Dog Night - Sponsored by St. Mary's Catholic Church

Thursday, June 19th - Home game vs. Carroll (IA) Merchants, 7 pm

Friday, June 20th - Home game vs. Carroll (IA) Merchants, 7 pm

Saturday, June 21st - Away game vs. Jefferson City Renegades, 7 pm

Sunday, June 22nd - Home game vs. Chillicothe Mudcats, 7 pm

• Youth Rec Baseball Night sponsored by Hometown Realty, Free Admission

ONGOING:

Youth Baseball Camp - Registration forms available online at www.nevadagriffons.org, at Rineharts Jewelry and the GriffonsTeam Store

•  Wednesday, June 25th, 9:30-12, Ages 11-14
• Thursday, June 26th, 10am-12, Ages 5-10

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Tuesday, June 24th at the Eagles Lodge.  Tickets available at Rinehart Jewelry and the Griffons Team Store

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