MINDENMINES, MO… Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC will host a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the federal legislation that designated “In God We Trust” as our federal motto on Wednesday, July 29 at a brief gathering at 1:00 pm in downtown Mindenmines. President Eisenhower signed the historic legislation into law on July 30, 1956. Since that time the motto “In God We Trust” has appeared on all U.S. coins and currency.
“It was seventy years ago during the post-World War II and Cold War era that our nation formally adopted our national motto,” Sorrick stated. “The legislation also mandated the inclusion of ‘In God We Trust’ on our currency, as had been the practice on our coinage since 1864,”he added.
In God We Trust LLC, a coin and precious metals business located at 611 Main, Mindenmines in SW Missouri, will host an Open House from 10am to 2pm Wednesday July 29 to mark the occasion. All visitors will receive a free Eisenhower dollar coin and a new Visit Barton County, Missouri guide.
“At 1pm we will pause to give thanks for our great nation and extend an invitation to local and regional candidates to share their thoughts as we approach our 2026 election cycle. All area elected officials and candidates for local, regional and statewide offices in Missouri and neighboring Kansas are invited to join the community members taking part in the activities,” Dave added.
For more information concerning In God We Trust Day 2026 you may contact Dave Sorrick at (620) 423-6600 or email ddsorrick@yahoo.com .
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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.
Jerry Dines will have a muzzle loading gun display at the AC museum Saturday, July 11 from 10:30 to 4:30. This display features guns from 1760 through the 1800's. Jerry will talk about the history and making of the muzzle loaders. The museum will be open for the public to view the "40 quilts for 40 years display" also that day.
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.
AC First Christian Church is inviting all children, ages pre-k on up, to Noah's Ark Adventure VBS July 8-10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A meal will be served nightly, along with games, activities and fun.
There will be a community VBS July 13-17, named JOY STORY! All kids ages PK through 5th grade are invited to come learn about how we have a friend in Jesus. VBS will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with each night hosted by a different church: Monday, July 13 at Holy Trinity Church (AC), Tuesday, July 14 at Rockville UMC (Rockville), Wednesday, July 15 at Church of God (AC), Thursday, July 16 at Growing in Grace (AC), and Friday, July 17 at AC Pool for a POOL PARTY. There will be games, food, crafts, and LOTS of fun! Pre-register online at https://forms.gle/3zqv2K1xgsLTvy3Q6 to receive a free t-shirt.
In this, the 250th year of the independence that our first military fought and won for US, DbarJ Quilts etc, along with Marge Zink, have 2 more drawings for quilts this year. Archie Pier won the Flag Day Quilt for the veterans. There is no cost to sign up. You need to be a veteran and have a name and phone number. Call Marge at 660-207-8063 or Joyce at 660-679-1809 or drop by DbarJ Quilts etc in Rockville, MO to give them your name. Drawings will be Independence Day and Veterans Day.
There is a Quilt Show at the Appleton City Museum through August. The Museum is open Fridays 1:30-4:30 and the same hours on second Saturdays, July 11 and August 8. Appleton City Landmarks Restoration is celebrating 40 years this year. Forty two quilts have been pulled out of storage for showing. They range in age from 1876-2016. The oldest traveled on a covered wagon from Indiana to Missouri. There are friendship quilts from surrounding communities, scrap quilts, quilted wall hangings and more. You are invited to visit the Museum and Clark House to see the collection and vote for your favorite quilt. The Museum is located at 503 N. Maple, one block north of the caution light.
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
Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring 2 raffles to support local healthcare. You can buy tickets to enter for the chance to win 1/2 a hog. There will be two chances to win. The hog was donated by Ethan Bracher family and processing by Murray’s Butcher Block. The second raffle is for a chance to win a Stihl air inflator or Blackstone Griddle. All 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.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. 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
July 4 Independence Day
July 6-10 VBS at Trinity Lutheran Church 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 11 AC Car Show
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
