At any rate, a good turnout is always important!
For the record, Bates County currently has 11895 registered voters
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026
Mark your calendars for "A Night at the Mouse Races!” located at the Farmhouse in Appleton City on October 17. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with Races starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Cork and Keg, Powell's True Value or from Brooke Powell (660) 492-3431 and Brittani Turner (660) 679-1029. Your $30 Ticket includes a meal of smoked chicken quarter, twice baked potato casserole, green beans, rolls, and Vickie's desserts, along with 2 drinks. Brought to you by AC Athletic Booster Club, with all funds raised going towards a new High School gym floor.
AC Masonic Lodge #412 will have a pancake breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18 at the Masonic Hall, 219 E. 3rd St. Adults can have “all you can eat” for $10, $7 for children under 10 and kids 5 and under eat free. There will be raffles for cash prizes.
Appleton City Golden Apples will be having a bake sale in conjunction with the Masonic Lodge pancake breakfast October 18 at the Lodge hall from 8:00-1:30 or until all sold. Proceeds go toward the continued goal of providing meals and socialization for the senior members of the community.
Rivers Crossing Life (Osceola Senior) Center and Care Connection for Aging Services will host “Taste Of Italy” featuring a cannoli bar 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. October 18, 2026 at the Senior Center, 5215 Business Hwy 13 NE, Osceola, MO. The menu includes chicken parmesan with pasta, Italian sausage and meatball skewers, salad, garlic bread and a cannoli dessert bar (you pick the filling). A freewill donation will be appreciated and accepted. Proceeds benefit older adults in our community as well as meals for the elderly in AC.
On Saturday, October 17, Valley Center Church will host their 35th annual Oktoberfest. They are serving a German home cooked meal from 3:00-8:00 p.m. of smoked brats and turkey, German potato salad, homemade breads, desserts, a country store and more! Adults eat for $15. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3.00. You can help them support local food pantries by bringing a non-perishable food item and receive $1.00 off an adult meal. Their address is 930 NE 1126 RD. Deepwater MO. The church is located 3 miles North of Lowry City or 12 miles South of Clinton off of 13 HWY.
Together the First Baptist Church youth and Local FFA will be collecting items for Trick or Treat for World Hunger. All donated items will go to our local food pantry (located at West Central). Bags will be placed on doors Sunday, October 26 and picked up Wednesday October 28.
PAT Safe Trick or Treat will be held on 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26 at Forrest Park.
University of Missouri Extension of St. Clair County will host an informational course in estate planning 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 at the Forest Park Building, 206 E. 5th Street in ACMO. Participants may register in advance by visiting https://pears.io/events/mu/11210/ or by calling (417) 646-2419. Walk-in attendees are also welcomed. The cost is $15/person or $25/couple. In this course, participants will see a fictional family who has done no estate planning. As life circumstances occur, participants will see the unintended consequences of having done no estate planning. After learning what all goes wrong, we’ll examine the tools available in an estate plan, and then apply those tools to our fictional family to see how it might have changed their outcome. The purpose of the course is to demonstrate the importance of estate planning in general, but also to give participants more knowledge about estate planning tools and how they might apply so that they are better prepared when they meet with their own estate planning attorneys. This course will be taught by a licensed attorney with 20 years of experience in probate and estate planning.
AC Rural Health Clinic has flu vaccines available. Call 660-476-2121 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nominations are being accepted for the January 17-23 public election of St. Clair County’s University of Missouri Extension Council. Candidate recommendations may be made by contacting the county extension center, (417) 646-2419. Nominees will then be contacted to secure their permission before being placed on the ballot. Nominations for the 5 open positions must be made prior to December 11, 2026. 3 Candidates are needed from the North District (Appleton, Monegaw, Chalk Level, Butler, Jackson, Center Osage and Taber Townships). 2 Candidates are needed from the South District (Osceola, Polk, Dallas, Doyal, Roscoe, Speedwell, Washington and Collins Townships). In St. Clair County, they are seeking people from all walks of life who are interested in education and the progress of our communities, to serve on the extension council. Council candidates must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they represent. The St. Clair County Extension Council meets on the first Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December. Missouri state statues create county extension councils to work with University of Missouri Extension. Council members assist in planning and carrying out extension programs in their county, providing local extension governance and representing the diversity of the county’s changing population.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for October. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Thursday, October 15 - Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, October 16 - Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Wednesday, October 21 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Friday, October 23 - Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, October 27 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, October 28 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, October 28 - Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, October 29 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct 17 Oktoberfest at Valley Center Church 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Oct 17 A Night at the Mouse Races at the Farmhouse Kitchen in Appleton City. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Oct 18 AC Masonic Lodge #412 pancake breakfast and Golden Apples bake sale 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Oct 18 “Taste Of Italy” featuring a cannoli bar 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 5215 Business Hwy 13 NE, Osceola, MO
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Water off in Drexel due to leak
Since a bypass is not available, water will be turned off for the duration.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
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Amsterdam thrift store to permanently close later this month
Per a recent Facebook post, it was announced the House of Joy thrift store in Amsterdam will be closing their doors later this month
In their own words:
"We regret to inform everyone that the House of Joy will be officially closing their doors Saturday, October 24th 2026 at Noon. It has been a real joy serving all these years in Amsterdam. We will really miss seeing everyone that has supported our mission since 2013 helping Kamp Keirsey."
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Nevada: Stolen vehicle report ends in arrest
On October 13, Nevada Police were on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen during the overnight hours in rural Vernon County.
While responding to a call for service, an officer observed the stolen vehicle in the 1300 block of Nicholson Street. When the officer attempted to turn around to get behind the vehicle, the driver attempted to leave the area. Thanks to the quick response and coordination of a second responding officer, the vehicle was successfully blocked in, and both occupants were taken into custody without further incident.
Both occupants and the stolen vehicle were turned over to deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, who will continue their investigation.
Great work by both officers for remaining alert, recognizing the stolen vehicle, and acting quickly to bring this incident to a safe conclusion! Nevada Police officers continually strive to remain proactive and vigilant while patrolling our community. This incident is another example of the importance of proactive policing and effective teamwork.
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Blackhawk Jayden Murray sworn into US Army National Guard
One of our Blackhawks has joined the Army National Guard!
Congratulations to Junior Jayden Murray, who has sworn into the US Army National Guard. She will serve one weekend a month until she graduates then head to basic training this summer in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. We wish you the very best, Jayden!
Thank you for serving
Courtesy Adrian News Leader
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