Little Apple news

June 17, 2026

The Appleton City Rural Health Clinic is offering free Sports Physicals on Wednesdays throughout the month of June.  An appointment is required to be seen.  To schedule an appointment, please call the clinic at 660-476-2121.

St. Clair County Health Center Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs will present an educational class on Obesity 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 at Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room.  Everyone is invited to attend. This class is the continuation of a collaboration between EMH and the St. Clair Co Health Center to provide the community with monthly classes over various health topics. Classes are hosted by EMH and presented by Public Health Nurse, Corey Dobbs. New topics are covered each month. 

Rural food and farm businesses in St. Clair, Henry, and Bates Counties may be eligible for grants of up to $25,000 through the Harvest to Market grant program. Funding can support projects that expand access to markets and strengthen local food systems. The program is through the Heartland Food Business Coalition and New Growth. Learn more at HeartlandFoodBusiness.org. Applications are due August 31. Learn more at Heartlandfoodbusiness.org

Make a difference in your community by helping neighbors get where they need to go. New Growth Transit is seeking local volunteer drivers to provide transportation for medical appointments, employment, and other essential trips. As a volunteer driver, you’ll receive IRS-approved mileage reimbursement to help offset the cost of using your personal vehicle. Plus, you choose when and where you want to drive flexibility that fits your schedule. Give back, stay connected, and make a real impact one ride at a time. For info, call: 417-283-7991 or email: transporation@wcmcaa.org

Third Sunday for June will feature Cody Parsell and team from River Family Church in Kansas City as they join us at River of Life for Sunday morning worship (10:15 a.m.) and Third Sunday evening (6:00 p.m.) for special Deliverance services.  There are no costs to attend either/both meetings and they invite and encourage each of you to make plans to do so.  They will take a love offering to help offset travel costs for the ministry team.  River of Life Fellowship in Rockville hosts a special Third Sunday evening meeting each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., with a variety of events such as singspirations, special guests, banquets and meals, fellowship, and family movie night.  You can find out more information about the events on their Facebook page and follow them on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RiverofLife-xd2mw) for Sunday messages and special meetings.  Dates for Ingathering5 are Friday, September 25 to Friday, October 25, with meal each night at 6:00 p.m. and worship service beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Look for more information coming soon.

The 22nd Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 11 in the City Park, on 52 Hwy across from Zink Motor Co. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon.  Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods. There will be food concessions, music, goody bags, live auction, door prizes, 50-50 drawing and dash plaques for all entries. Along with the AC Car Show, Zink Motor Co (across from the Car Show) is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and T’s will be on display. The Zink Motor Museum will be open and ready for tours that day. This event is free.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E, 1st St. in AC will sponsor a vacation bible school entitled “Wake, Awake Watching for Jesus” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. July 6-10. There will be 5 full nights of music, crafts, games, Bible narratives and food.  Dinner will be served each evening.  The week will end with a water balloon extravaganza.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring a raffle to support local healthcare. You can buy tickets to enter for the chance to win a Stihl air inflator or Blackstone Griddle.  Winners will be drawn at the AC Car Show July 11. All tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. All money raised will support local healthcare through Ellett Memorial Hospital.

Appleton City Public Library has registration open for 4th-6th Grade Book Club and Adults Summer Reading programs. Register via Facebook OR stop by the library. Programs for 4th-6th Grade begin June 8 and Adult's Reading Programs begin June 3. See their flyers for more information

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for June and July. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Thursday, June 18 – Podiatry– Dr. Pace, Friday, June 19   Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, June 23– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Wednesday, June 24 – Orthopedic- Dr. Gray, Wednesday, June 24 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, June 25 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib, Friday, June 26 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, June 30 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Wednesday,  July 1 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin. Thursday, July 2 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg, Thursday, July 9 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 10 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Tuesday, July 14 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday,  July 15– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, July 16 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday,  July 17 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Wednesday, July 22 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, July 22 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, July 23- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday, July 24 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Tuesday, July 28 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Thursday, July 30 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, July 31– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 16-19     First Baptist Church of AC VBS 2026 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

June 19     Juneteenth Holiday.  Government offices and banks are closed

June 21     Father’s Day 

June 24     St. Clair County Health Center Public class on Obesity 10:15 a.m. at Ellett Memorial Hospit

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This day in Bates County History

June 17, 1947

The Butler Times-Press June 19, 1947 Issue

11 yr old Johnnie Swezy, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Swezy, saves his 3yr old brother, David, from drowning after falling into a well at the Johnnie Deems farm southeast of Butler.

Courtesy Bates County Historical Society and Museum

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Statement from Butler Mayor, Jim Henry

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Butler Community Café: 11 years of friends, food and fellowship

This week officially marked 11 years of the Butler Community Café, who have been providing delicious meals to the public while offering up plenty of fun and fellowship, too

Just over a decade ago, an idea was hatched to provide free meals however, rather than a soup kitchen type environment, it was decided to host the events at local churches with emphasis on everyone dining together to develop relationships and get to know each other better.

And it worked. While the first meal served 11 years ago was enjoyed by just 6 people, today 80 to 100 eager eaters enjoy a well rounded dinner each week served up by a very dedicated group of volunteers.

Seen above, a special cake was made to commemorate the occasion this week with regular volunteers and board members L-R: Cliff Lawrence, Deb Ellis, Bren Sprague, Kelly Freeze, Carolyn Jett, Holly Rabourn and Phyllis McBrayer. Not available for photo are Becky Clift, Eileen Parks and Ashley Melhuish.

The Butler Community Café is driven completely on donations from restaurants, food pantries, personal donations and more; if you would like to provide a meal or otherwise contribute, please contact Holly Rabourn at 660-227-9001.

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Want to learn more about Genealogy?

An introduction to Genealogy will be held at the Cass County Public Library Drexel, Friday the 19th of June 3pm.


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La Cygne receives much needed grant

The La Cygne Police Department and the La Cygne Fire Dept. are proud recipients of a grant awarded through First Option Bank and the Louis & Dolpha Baehr Foundation to assist with the purchase of additional portable radios for BOTH departments!

Through this funding, the Police Department received five (5) new portable radios, while the Fire Department received six portable radios along with a six-bank charging station designed to remain onboard a fire apparatus. This setup is especially beneficial for the unique needs of a volunteer fire department, helping ensure equipment remains charged, accessible, and ready for emergency response at all times.

Reliable communication equipment is one of the most important tools our first responders rely on each day. These additional radios will enhance communication capabilities, improve coordination during emergencies, and help ensure the safety of both responders and the community we serve.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to First Option Bank and the Louis & Dolpha Baehr Foundation for their continued support of public safety and rural communities. Grants such as this make a meaningful impact and help provide our departments with the tools needed to better serve the citizens of La Cygne, without impacting our budgets.

Courtesy La Cygne Police Department

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Blackhawk Briana Yoakum welcomed into Mizzou Academic Scholars Program

Adrian Blackhawk Pride shines bright once again for Briana Yoakum! This time, she is participating in an academic honors program before entering her Junior year at AHS! Way to represent, Briana! You'll do great in this program! Congratulations!

Today Briana was officially welcomed into the 2026 Missouri Scholars Academy at the University of Missouri.

MSA is not a typical summer camp — it is one of Missouri’s most prestigious and selective academic honors programs for high school students. Scholars are nominated and chosen from across the state based on exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and intellectual promise.

For the next three weeks, Briana will study alongside some of Missouri’s highest-achieving students while learning from university faculty, researchers, and academic leaders through this nationally respected program.

Sentiments from Briana's parents: "Seeing 'Briana Yoakum — Adrian Senior High School' included among students from Missouri’s most recognized schools was an emotional moment for us. Coming from a small rural community, this opportunity represents years of hard work, discipline, resilience, and determination. We could not be more proud of her. This is a tremendous accomplishment, and she earned every bit of it."

Information provided by Crystal Yoakum via Adrian News Leader

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Storms and hot today, more rain tomorrow

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