MISSOURI STATE FAIR·FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020·2 MINUTES SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair has announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Staying true to that tradition, the Fair will continue
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Regarding the funeral services for Ala’Jha Reynolds . . . We anticipate a large gathering, and for that reason, the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel is providing a 3-hour visitation from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for friends to greet family, pay their respects and leave the Chapel to make room for other
July 16, 2020 Bates County Health Center has confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 in Bates County. The case is a male in his 30’s that resides in Butler and is a household contact of a current positive case. Per CDC guidelines, this individual has been quarantined since the household
Two Subjects Charged with Trafficking Drugs Cass Co – On Wednesday around 9:40 am a deputy with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit stopped a vehicle in area of I-49 and E. 275th street in Harrisonville. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for felony driving
Memorial services for Norma Edmonds will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the chapel immediately prior to services. The family requests that you please maintain social distancing. Wearing a face mask is
Lucinda Renee Birdwell, 51 of Butler, formerly of Mount Ayer, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Butler Center. Lucinda’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555).
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for all Bates County Water Dist. 5 customers east of I-49. The advisory will remain in effect until end of day Friday, July 17th. A Boil Advisory means it is in your best interest to boil all drinking water for at least 3
The Bates County Clerk’s office will conduct a public test of the electronic tabulating equipment on Thursday, July 23rd at 9 am in the Bates County Administration Building.
July 15, 2020 Bates County Health Center has confirmed 3 new COVID-19 cases in Bates County. Case #1—this individual, a male in his 30’s from Adrian, is a household contact of a current positive case. He has been in quarantine since the household member was determined to be positive. He
Larry Beckham Sentenced to 15 years Sentencing for Larry Beckham was carried out yesterday at the Bates County Courthouse after having been delayed from the original May 18 sentencing date by Covid 19. Sentencing was reset for June 25, 2020, but that date was delayed again after Defense Attorney David
Big Creek Country Music Theatre has made the decision to again holding off until late summer for the weekly shows. Big Creek Stated that “ There are still to many older folks not wanting to chance the risk of Covid-19. The theatre located in Pleasant Hill will make a public
Entry Forms and Competition Updates Entries are still being accepted for 2020 Missouri State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. Most entries are accepted online through the Premium Guide, a comprehensive tool for exhibitors, and some may be accepted via paper entry form, available on the Fair’s website. Due to budgetary
July 15, 2020 Appleton City Rural Health Clinic is announcing FREE sports physicals Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These days are by appointment only. Jamie O’Farrell, FNP and Kenny Maus, CNP will conduct the physicals. Physical forms (available at the Clinic)
July 14, 2020 Vernon County Health Department has determined possible low risk community exposure related to a positive COVID-19 case at: Country Side Animal Hospital on July 9, 2020 – 7:30 to 12:00 July 10, 2020 – 7:30 to 12:00 July 11, 2020 – 7:30 to 12:00 Close contacts have
The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of three more positive case of COVID-19, one resides in the town of Blairstown and two from the town of Clinton. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 44. All contact tracing has commenced and
Jimmy Nichols, 77 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). A visitation will also be held Saturday at the Chapel, prior
July 14, 2020 The Bates County Health Center has confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 in Bates County. The case is a female in her 30’s that resides in Adrian. Bates County Health Center has completed its investigation with her assistance to identify and contact anyone that may
Wild Horse Ministries is coming to the Butler Saddle Club Arena on Tuesday, July 21st at 7 pm. This is a colt starting round pen demonstration that’s free for the public to attend. Come for the education or just the entertainment and register for “gate” prizes to be given away
Play Monday night bingo at the Adrian Optimist Club. Doors open, Monday, July 20th at 5 and bingo starts at 7 pm. Concessions are available on site. This week’s Hot Ball Jackpot is $2050, Blackout Jackpot is $1450.00, King of Diamonds will start back up on July 27th. You must
- Alvin Griffin Northern Commissioner
