Pleasant Hill bridge project coming along

The bridge deck has been poured this morning at the Missouri Route 7 Bridge Replacement over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Pleasant Hill MO.

A scheduled completion is slated for December barring weather delays. More information about the project here https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-7-bridge-replacement-over-big-creek-and-rock-island-trail-cass-county


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Monday local volleyball scores

Hume 1

Sheldon 3

Butler 3

Stockton 0

Appleton City n/a

Green Ridge n/a

Scores to be updated as they become available


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Notice to Butler water patrons

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Bates County sample ballot for November 3 election

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Butler Bears Marching Band participates in Black Walnut Festival

The Butler Bear Brigade Marching Band performed at the Black Walnut Festival in Stockton, Missouri, on Saturday, September 26th and placed 12th out of 18 bands. They will be back in action for this week's homecoming festivities and the Harrisonville Royal Regiment Invitational this Saturday, October 3rd.

Thanks for showing GREAT Bear spirit!


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Self employment is important part of Missouri economy

A recent Missouri Economy Indicators Brief explores multiple job and self-employed trends.

Self-employment is an important part of Missouri’s economy, offering people ways to earn income outside traditional jobs. In 2023, Missouri had more than 485,000 businesses without paid employees, including about 429,000 sole proprietorships, generating $26.2 billion in revenue.

About three-quarters of these businesses were in metro counties, while one-quarter were in nonmetro counties. However, nonmetro businesses generated slightly more revenue per business — about $56,200 compared with $53,300 in metro areas.

Nonmetro counties also had the highest concentration of these businesses. Scotland County ranked first, with 119 businesses per 1,000 residents and more than $106,000 in revenue per business. Transportation and warehousing had the most businesses in metro areas, while construction led in nonmetro areas.

These numbers show that self-employment and small, one-person businesses are an important part of how Missourians work and earn income, particularly in rural communities.

Read the full brief: https://brnw.ch/21x5WhC

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Could your heart be telling you something?

Frequent dizziness, unusual fatigue, shortness of breath or fainting shouldn’t simply be brushed off as part of getting older. In some cases, these symptoms may be related to a slow or abnormal heart rhythm-and a pacemaker may help.

Could a pacemaker make a difference? Read the full article to learn the warning signs, who may benefit and what to expect: https://web.goodhealthcontent.com/shareContent?src=bcmhospital.com/recipes-and-wellness&uri=article/do-you-need-a-pacemaker

At BCMH, we’re here to help you listen to your heart and take steps toward better heart health.

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Work to keep fit as Winter approaches

A total 1,138 Missourians got moving this summer through the 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, logging more than 100,000 miles statewide through walking, biking, swimming and other physical activities. Participants from 79 counties recorded more than 25,000 walks, rides, swims and workouts, with 319 people reaching the 100-mile goal.

The challenge was designed to help Missourians build healthy habits, stay active and connect with others through physical activity.

While the 100 days challenge may be over, your health journey doesn't have to end. Keep the momentum going with programs like Walk With Ease, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention.

Courtesy MU Extension, Butler MO

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