Bates County Memorial Rock Star of the Month

Congratulations to Kate Long, RN, our February Rock Star!

Kate works in Outpatient Specialty Clinics, helping patients in the Long-Nissen Infusion Center. She was nominated for this recognition by a coworker for being consistently calm, compassionate, and professional, with a strong bedside manner and dedication to patient advocacy.

Thank you, Kate, for your skill and dedication!

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Hume's Baileigh Rogers makes 1,000th point tonight

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Friday basketball scores with photos

More to be added as they become available

Girls

District Championship play

Appleton City 41 

Hume 48 

Archie 52 

Osceola 48

Skyline 74 

Butler 50 District Runner-Up, record 21–7

Stover 43

Holden 49

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Help celebrate Alan Mundey's big birthday!

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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

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• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚:

Corporal Douglas responded to a report of trespassing in the rural Clinton area. During the course of the investigation, drug paraphernalia was located, resulting in the arrest of John Fisher, age 42, of Kansas City, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭:

Deputy Stevens investigated a trespassing incident in Windsor involving a subject who had previously been trespassed from Casey’s. During the investigation, the subject became combative, striking Deputy Stevens’ patrol vehicle and then striking Deputy Stevens several times with a closed fist. James Harris, age 65, of Windsor, was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold for assault on a special victim and resisting arrest. Within 24 hours, the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for assault 4th degree (special victim), peace disturbance, and resisting arrest.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:

Lieutenant Kubilus conducted a follow-up domestic assault investigation at the Sheriff’s Office. As a result of the investigation, Adam Lucki, age 36, of Kentucky, was arrested for filing a false police report. Lucki allegedly admitted to providing false information during the initial investigation.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

SRO Evans conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Maranda Eversole, age 45, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for traffic offenses.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:

Deputy Chaney conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Christopher Foster, age 43, of Clinton, for driving while suspended/revoked.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:

Deputy Murphy conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Andrew Duran, age 37, of Warsaw, for driving while intoxicated.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 (𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞):

Sergeant Richardson conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of James Ruth, age 37, of Warsaw, for driving while suspended (2nd or 3rd offense).

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Captain Bilbruck and Deputy Harms responded to Casey’s in Windsor regarding a stealing incident. The investigation led to the arrest of Aaron Leininger, age 57, of Windsor, for stealing. Leininger allegedly concealed several items in his pants and exited the store without paying.

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All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.

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Rapid response saves Butler home

Shortly before 1:30 this afternoon the Butler fire department was called to 715 Country Club drive on a report of heavy smoke showing from the rear of the residence. Upon arrival, firemen made quick work of dousing the flames which appeared to be contained to the deck area.

As crews remain on the scene at this time, the cause is yet to be determined.


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Obituary - Chester “Lee” Bowen

Chester “Lee” Bowen, 96, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Lee was born May 28, 1929, in Nevada to Clell E. and Mary Jane (Behren) Bowen. He married Melba Jean Garwood on December 31, 1950, in Nevada and she preceded him in death on August 23, 2018.

    After graduating from Bronaugh High School, Lee was drafted and served in the United States Marines. Upon his return from the service, Lee owned and operated Bowen’s Motor for over 25 years and operated Skelly Gas Station for a time. Following his retirement, he and Melba moved to Stockton. He was a longtime member of the Nevada Elks Lodge.

     Survivors include a son, Doug Bowen (Michele), Fairway, KS; two grandchildren; two nephews, Bob Bowen (Arlene), Nevada, and Duane Bowen, Madera Ranch, CA; a niece, Beverly Moon, Raytown, MO; and a special friend and caregiver, Tom Addington, Nevada.

     Memorial services will be at 12:00p.m. on Thurs., March 5, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home, with Pastor Chad Bailey officiating.  The family will receive friends from 11:00a.m. until service time.  Private committal will be in Moore Cemetery, Nevada.

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Obituary - Ethyl Marlene Hizer

Ethyl Marlene Hizer, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Medicalodges of Nevada.  Marlene was born on March 29, 1940, in Shattuck, OK, to Marvin Ira and Geneva Marie (Wright) Brown.  She married Ammon M. Hizer on March 19, 1960, in Kansas City, MO and he survives of the home. 

    Marlene was raised in Oklahoma and moved to Kansas City in the early 1950s.  She graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1958.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in English & Spanish from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and later earned her Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.   Marlene began as a High School English and Spanish teacher in North Kansas City, MO before she and Ammon came to Nevada in 1971.  She raised her family, then in early 1985 took a job as the Director of the Nevada Public Library, retiring in 2000.   Marlene was instrumental in moving the library from the Carnegie Building to its current location on 218 W. Walnut.

    Marlene was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in many roles.  She was also a member of the DAR and MENSA.

    Marlene is survived by her husband, Ammon, of the home; daughter, Holly Caldwell, Nevada, MO; two grandchildren, Colton Caldwell (Courtney), Nevada, MO and Erica Caldwell (Levi Dipman) and their children, Gunner, Moe, Max, and Marly, Lamar, MO; and son-in-law, Loren Hunt, Nevada, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lori Hunt.

    Graveside services will be at 2:00p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Newton Burial Park, Nevada.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Marlene’s memory to the Nevada Public Library in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

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