Friday, June 6, 2025
Missouri State Fair Conservation Day
Missouri Department of Conservation Day
Friday, Aug 8
Join the Missouri State Fair to celebrate Missouri Department of Conservation Day on
Friday, Aug. 8. Don’t miss the aquaria filled with all sorts of aquatic
creatures, and check out the exhibits on the fish, forests, and wildlife of
Missouri. You can also chat with conservation agents, biologists, and
foresters, and kids can find great activities in the Xplor Zone.
Enjoy these free conservation-related
programs on Aug. 8 at MDC’s outdoor pavilion:
- Fish Fry: Staff
will demonstrate how to cook and clean fish at MDC’s outdoor pavilion at
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Invasive Invaders: Starting at 10
a.m., join MDC and other partner groups at the MoDOT Highway Gardens for
the Invasive Invaders displays and activities.
- Xplor Zone: Visit the Xplor Zone with great activities
just for kids from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A visit to the Missouri Department of Conservation Building during
your visit is a must any day of the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17, in
Sedalia.
Missouri State Fair
Mizzou Day
Thursday,
Aug 7
Join the Missouri State Fair for a day of fun on Opening Day, sponsored by the University of Missouri,
Thursday, Aug. 7, at the 2025 Missouri State Fair. Visit Mizzou Central, open
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, for hands-on educational activities and exhibits
by Mizzou and MU Extension programs. Missouri Soybean Association will feature
their Soy Donuts and stop by Buck’s for Tiger Stripe Ice Cream. University of
Missouri Extension and Missouri Grown partner daily for cooking demonstrations
featuring new recipes and new materials.
Special promotions and activities are planned for the day
including:
- $7 gate admission all day, age 13+; $2 youth age
6-12
- Opening
Day discounts at
select concessions and vendors
- Opening Day Ceremony starting at 11 a.m.,
south of the Agriculture Building
- Opening Day Parade starting at 6 p.m. on
Missouri State Blvd.
Mizzou Day, Thursday, Aug. 7, is a
great way to kick off Opening Day of the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17,
in Sedalia.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Butler: Safety Village June 20th Register Date
The Bates County Elks of Butler will host this year’s Safety Village for children ages 4 and 5. There will be two sessions daily, June 23rd through June 27th .
Children must be ages 4 and 5 years old by August 1st
to register for this year’s event.
Parents must register their children on June 20th
between 11 am and 2 pm at the Bates County Elks Lodge in Butler.
The morning sessions will be held between 9 am and noon
and the afternoon session between 1 and 4 pm. Safety Village will be held in
the Old Butler High School Gym on Pine Street in Butler.
The graduation program will be held on Friday, June 27th
t at 6 pm at the Butler Old High School Gym on Pine Street.
Court Clerk Job Opening
Court Clerk Job Opening
There is a job opening with the City of
Butler, for the position of Court Clerk.
The Court Clerk is under the supervision of the City Administrator and
Municipal Judge and is in a non-exempt position under FLSA, which performs
clerical duties.
This position provides citizen assistance,
court administrative duties, and performs data entry duties. Processing complaints, traffic tickets,
warrants, and citizen inquiries are required. You will be required to collect
fines, court costs, and bond monies. You will be responsible for daily
deposits, maintaining the court bank account, and balancing at the end of the
month.
You will be required to make disbursements
at the end of the month to the required State and City Departments. You will be required to Sign a Code of
Conduct per the State of Missouri.
This employee should possess excellent
communications, office, organizational, and public relation skills. Position
will be Regular Part Time with 30 hr. per week. Requires H.S. Diploma/GED or
two years of related experience. Benefits include employer paid medical,
dental, vision and life insurance. Position is covered by LAGERS retirement
system. Starting wage is $16.13 depending on qualifications with the
possibility of a raise at 6 months.
Applications
are available at Butler City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street, Butler or on this
website at cityofbutlermo.com.
The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until it is filled.
Bates County Republican Luncheon
The Bates County Republican Women are hosting their 2nd annual Bates County Luncheon on Saturday, June 14th from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Tavern Hall, 200 N. Main Street, Butler Missouri.
This year we are celebrating Flag Day and President Trump’s Birthday! Lunch is BBQ Chicken Breast, Sides, Salads, and desserts! This is a Free Will Donation event to all Bates County citizens.
They will be providing an update on President Trump’s first 100 Days of his second term! Come join us! That’s the Bates County Republican Women Luncheon June 14th at the Tavern Hall in Butler.
Free Sports Physicals
Lace Up for a Healthy Season
Free Sports Physicals at BCMH
We’re
making it easier for student-athletes to get their required sports
physicals—for free! Our healthcare team is donating their time to help local
families by offering free sports physicals on Saturday, July 12, 2025. If
your child needs a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)
physical to participate in junior high or high school sports, mark your
calendar!
Event Details
Date: Saturday,
July 12, 2025
Location: BCMH
Lobby, 615 W. Nursery, Butler, MO
Time: Boys:
8:00 am – 10:00 am & Girls: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
What Parents Need to Know
- Students must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Physicals
are for Bates County students entering grades 6-12.
- Your
child will be assessed by physical therapists, nurses, and physicians to
meet MSHSAA requirements.
- Bring
a printed 2025 MSHSAA physical form with the medical history
section pre-filled.
Sports Physicals vs. Annual Wellness Exams
A
sports physical does not replace a full wellness exam. We strongly encourage
parents to schedule an annual wellness visit with their child’s provider.
Wellness visits cover more than just sports clearance and are often fully
covered by insurance.
Need a
different date? If your child can’t make it on July 12, you can schedule a
sports physical at a BCMH Family Care Clinic. Call 660-200-3627 to set up an
appointment.
Bonus! Free Youth Heart Screenings on June 21
Before
your child gets their sports physical, consider getting a free heart
screening through My HeartCheck on June 21 at
the Bates County Health Center, located at 517 N Orange St,
Butler, Missouri. This screening checks for hidden heart conditions that a
standard sports physical won’t detect. If your child completes a My
HeartCheck screening, BCMH providers can review the results with you at
the July 12 sports physical clinic!
Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to sponsor this My
HeartCheck event, alongside Bates County Health Center, and Steve and Peggy
Berkebile.
Sign up
for a free heart screening at www.MyHeartCheck.org.
Belton: Olive Garden Restaurant under Construction
After what felt like 84 years of rumors and "any day now" updates…Olive Garden construction has finally started in the city of Belton.
The dirt is moving and dreams of endless salad
are officially under construction for those that enjoy the Olive Garden Menu.
The
City of Belton is excited to see their community continue to grow and welcome
The Olive Garden Restaurant “ to the City of Belton.
BCMH Phone Issues Today
Important Announcement from Bates County Memorial Hospital.
The hospital is currently
experiencing intermittent phone issues that may affect incoming and outgoing
calls. Some calls are going through, so if you don’t get through right away,
try again.
The Hospital phone provider
is working to resolve the issue, and they appreciate your patience as they work
to restore full service.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Vendors Wanted Bates County Fair
THE BATES COUNTY BASH IS NOW OFFERING BOOTH SPACE.
EMAIL THEM TO GET A RESERVATION. EMAIL [email protected]
TO RESERVE A VENDOR OR CRAFT BOOTH.
Schedule Changes to Nevada Griffons Game Tonight
Tonight's Nevada Griffons baseball game has been pushed back
to 8pm, and is being moved to the baseball facility at Ft Scott Community
College due to wet conditions in Nevada.
