Asian needle ant confirmed in Missouri

The Asian needle ant has now been confirmed in Missouri.

While small and easy to miss, this invasive species can deliver a painful sting and threaten local ecosystems by displacing native ant populations.

Knowing what to look for is the first step in helping slow its spread. Watch the video to learn why the Asian needle ant matters and how to identify it.

Learn more. Do more with MU Extension: https://brnw.ch/21x3Yxh

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Harrisonville to hold special meeting

The Harrisonville community is invited to attend a special meeting to discuss the results of Phase 2 of the Harrisonville Historic Architectural Survey and discuss the next steps for the program.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Individuals are invited to attend and ask questions, as we prepare to kick off Phase 3.

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Bates County Fair swine show results

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A glance at exhibits at the Bates County Fair

Bates county collector's and assessor's office to be closed for upgrade

The Bates County Assessor's Office & Collector/Treasurer's Office will be CLOSED July 16-22 for our software conversion. NO business will be able to be conducted during those days at all.

So thankful we are able to upgrade our software so please be patient while we get things switched over

We apologize for any inconvenience.


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Grand Opening this weekend for Adrian driving range

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It's all good: Clarifications made regarding Rich Hill records broken

I stand CORRECTED in my post declaring “new records” for the annual “Famous for the 4th” pie auction. Apparently my memory is falling apart, along with my body, after 30 annual pie auctions!

First, 55 pies was NOT a record. I have been informed that we once had 60 pies to sell. (It just FELT like a record number after getting through that many!)

And secondly, $5,100 for a pie was NOT a record for a single pie. We had one bring $6,500 previously. (When you have folks that support “a cause” by paying $5,000 or $6,000 for a pie, does it really matter?)

My apologies for my errors.

I will NEVER intentionally misrepresent the facts, but I might get carried away in appreciating all those who make this event as amazing as it is!

Larry Hacker

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Rich hill to get new utility billing software, brief interruption expected

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