Improvements ongoing at Miami R-1

We are excited to share that our new discus and shot put throwing pads have been poured for our track and field program!

Thank you to Fischer Concrete for the quick turnaround on getting the concrete delivered. We also want to give a big thank you to Adrian Optimist Club members Alan Chancellor, Courtney Shriver, and Josh Nieder for donating your time and labor to help make this project happen.

We would also like to recognize students Dylon and Alden for helping with the labor. We are very proud of students who step up and help improve our school facilities.

We are very thankful for the support from our community and everyone who helped with this project.

Courtesy Miami R1 Schools

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Hodges Park Memorial Wall deadline tomorrow

ARCHIE COMMUNITY — HELP US HONOR OUR HEROES

The Hodges Park Memorial Wall is more than just a monument—it’s a lasting tribute to the brave men and women from our community who have served our country.

The City of Archie is currently accepting names of military family members to be added to the wall… but time is running out.

DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026

If you have a loved one who has served—past or present—this is your opportunity to ensure their service is recognized, remembered, and honored for generations to come.

Why this matters:

• It creates a permanent legacy for your family

• It ensures your loved one’s service is never forgotten

• It allows our entire community to come together in gratitude and respect

• It gives future generations a place to reflect on sacrifice and service

How to get started:

Forms can be picked up at Archie City Hall

204 S Main St, Archie, MO

You’ll need:

• Your family member’s name

• Branch of service

This will allow enough time for names to be added in honor of Memorial Day 2026

From all of us at the Archie Missouri Police Department, we strongly encourage every family to take a moment and be part of something meaningful. These names tell the story of our town—of courage, sacrifice, and service.

Don’t wait. March 31 will be here before you know it.

Let’s come together as a community and make sure every hero is honored

Courtesy city of Archie, MO

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A friendly reminder from the La Cygne police department

Distracted driving endangers everyone on the road including other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

According to KDOT, there were 11,857 distraction-affected crashes from 2019 to 2024 in Kansas.

In 2024 alone in our state, there were 20 people killed in traffic crashes and an additional 1,050 people were injured.

Reduce distractions, Reduce wrecks.

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Cass County to assemble Underwater Search and Rescue Team

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has approved the creation of the Underwater Search and Rescue Team (USAR), which will enhance community safety.

The idea came after years of seeing a need for underwater search, rescue and evidence recovery within the county.

In a collaborative effort, USAR will bring in members from several local agencies. Fire and EMS partners will join deputies from the sheriff’s office. Some members will already have experience in rescue and recovery situations. This gives them an advantage as they undergo instructor certification so they can teach new members. Local law enforcement officers will also join the team, with a concentrated focus on evidence recovery and investigations.

“Creating an underwater search and rescue team is one of those situations where collaboration between the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and local fire departments isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Each agency brings different strengths, and without collaboration, there can be gaps in response, effectiveness and safety concerns which can lead to serious problems,” said Captain/Paramedic Eric Perilla of the South Metropolitan Fire Protection District.

Perilla is a SSI Master Instructor and Rescue Diver who will be an integral part of the USAR team.

Preparing for dive team operations is a rigorous process. Members will train monthly, focusing on several high-stakes skills. These full-scale exercises are designed to validate their abilities and ensure the team is mission-ready for any environment.

During both training and callouts, they will use advanced technology to maintain constant communication.

The Cass County Commission played an integral role in the creation of the USAR team.

“The Cass County Commission remains committed to quality public safety in Cass County and we support our public safety officials' collaborative efforts to provide these essential services,” said Cass County Presiding Commissioner Bob Huston.

The top priority for this team is to be prepared when they are called upon by the community.

“Collaborating with our Public Safety partners to provide critical life safety services to the citizens of Cass County is core to our mission of Keeping Cass County Safe. Having the staff, training and equipment is essential to that mission, and I am grateful for the support we have from our elected officials and Public Safety Leaders,” said Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber.

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Update regarding storm water work in Harrisonville

ATTENTION: Here are the next steps for the storm water project throughout the Beckerdite neighborhood.

Beginning the week of Monday, March 30, crews will be reopening all of Oakvale Drive. Crews will then begin installing storm water pipes under Edgevale Terrace, between Edgevale Drive and S Halsey Circle.

Edgevale Terr. will be closed to through traffic, with day-to-day traffic detoured onto Eastwood Road and Halsey Cir.

This closure is part of a larger project that will replace several pieces of storm water infrastructure throughout the entire neighborhood.

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Montrose schools welcome National Honor Society inductees

Montrose National Honor Society inducted three sophomores on March 11th. The inductees, Dominic Blevins, Layla Cook, and Dylan Eye were given the opportunity to become members based on their character and scholarship. Courtesy Montrose Schools


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Obituary - Kellie Jo Harvey

Kellie Jo Harvey, age 57, of Mapleton, Kansas passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on March 26, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1968 the daughter of Bill and Linda Brown Allen. Kellie graduated from Prairie View High School in May of 1987. She attended Pittsburg State University and majored in nursing. She worked at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Pittsburg, Kansas through college and beyond. She was a member of Pittsburg State University Drill and Flag Team. She also worked in Fort Scott as an insurance claims processor for many years. Kellie was a hard worker and was passionate about her garden and helping Stan with his trucking operation. She had a passion for taking care of everyone and a huge heart that was bigger than most. She enjoyed sports and would drive all over the country watching her siblings, her boys, nieces, nephews and anyone she wanted to watch. She loved to cook and eat good food. If you needed Kellie she was there and would help anyone do anything. 

Kellie was very independent, strong willed and could, and would figure out things on her own and do it herself. Helping others was her passion as she helped with her grandparents, Uncle Jimmy, and her niece Kate, taking care of their needs and others. Family was a very important part of Kellie’s life as her boys meant everything to her and she was a very proud mother. She was married to Andy Root & Justin Harvey who she had her 2 boys Jake (Maycee) Harvey and Jace “Heavy” Harvey. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ward and Jean Allen & Jake & Marge Brown. Father Bill Allen. She is survived by her Companion Stan Sisson, Sons Jake (Maycee) Harvey & Jace “Heavy” Harvey, Colby (Rachel) Sisson, Wil (Kristin) Sisson. Daughter Kenzie (Taylor) Neal. Parents Dave & Linda Hall & Brenda Allen, Brothers Chad (Tara) Allen, Brent (Sarah) Basore, Austin (Ashlee) Allen. Sisters Amy (Jeb) Clements, Alison (Joe) Dir. Grandchildren Wyatt, Wade, Colter, Stella, Madylin, Quinley. Nephews Kannon, Levi, Hudson, & Arbor. Nieces Makenzie, Brooke (Joey), Kate, Laynie, Bree, Daley, Ainslee, Arlee. Great Niece Brenna. A host of cousins, aunts, uncles and numerous friends who all meant a lot to her.

Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Mapleton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday a the Schneider Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kellie Harvey Memorial to be used for her son's education. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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Attention local 4-H'ers

Interested in expanding your leadership to the state level? Apply for the State 4-H Council! Voted on by their peers, these youth serve as the youth voice for the Missouri 4-H program. Applications close at 5:00pm on April 1st - so don't wait to apply!

https://extension.missouri.edu/.../state-4-h-council...

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