Little Apple news

August 5, 2026

Election results from the St. Clair Co Clerk:

Republican: State Auditor: Fitzpatrick 657  Wistrand 354    US Rep: Alford 1578  Shelton 420  Vera 109    State Rep #28: Kalberloh 2025  

State Senator #4: Alexander 1114  Pollitt 676  Lentz 377   Associate Court Judge: Baker 1966  County Clerk: Fletcher 1868  

Collector: Guffey 2072     Treasurer: Freeman 954  Kneller 1162  Clerk of Circuit Court: Harper 1163  Roth 1040   Recorder: Jackson 1974 

Presiding Commissioner: Byrne 274  Meredith 595  Mallicoat 268  Stoddard  447 Bryant 68  Gardner 553  Prosecuting Atty: Dysart 1965

Democratic: Auditor: Wilson 190  Upchurch 111  US Rep: Herrera 64  Russell 33  Gray 36  Rick 4  Cass 66  Rogers 58  Miller 49 

US Rep #126: Perry 301 State Senator #28: McCaffree 294    Libertarian: Auditor: Coffell 12    US Rep: Holbrook 12  

Amendment #1: yes 2019  no 657  Amendment #2: yes 2003   no 639  Amendment #4: yes 641  no 2063  Amendment #5: yes 426  no 2279

The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026 serving 11:00-1:00. The taco salad with toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for $10, will be served at the historic MKT Railroad Depot.  You may dine in or carry out.  All proceeds are used by the Appleton City Museum for the maintenance of the Depot, Historic WH Appleton Library, Moore School and Museum. Please join them as Appleton City Landmarks Restoration continues to celebrate its 40 year anniversary this year.

Growing in Grace Community Center will have a back to school bash 1:00-3:00 p.m. August 8. They will have a taco bar, soft -serve ice cream and cookies, clothing giveaway, and Heather Smith will be giving haircuts from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Red Door. All clothing and haircuts will be free to the kids. Taco bar is free will donation to help with cost. If anyone has any clothing donations or just want to help with cost of haircuts or school supplies, please let them know by text 660 492 3425.

The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8.  All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship.   Rodney Leiber will have a short devotional.  

The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.  Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up.  A free will donation will be greatly appreciated

The Museum will be open this Saturday, August 8, 1:30-4:30 and there will be a demonstration on an old treadle sewing machine as Kenna Bartz sews quilt blocks.  The "Forty Quilts for Forty Years" of the Museum Anniversary runs through August 28 at 503 N Maple, Appleton City, MO.  

The AC Public Library has some fun upcoming events for adults and kids.  August 10 at 11:00 p.m., they have a special story hour for kids learning about germs and the importance of hand washing with the St. Clair County Health Department. Perfect for right before school starts.  August 12, at 4:30-6:30 for Adult's Craft Night, they will be painting your very own barn quilts. Stop by the library to sign up.  August 17 at 11:00, they will be hosting a story hour and back to school bash with free school supplies through the Center of Human Services and other fun activities for the kids. Stop by for information about our Adult's Book Club and their book for September, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.

Do you remember the Dari-Burg and Evonne Reed in her waitress uniform? If you have a picture of her and/or Ernest Reed that the AC Museum could copy, please contact Linda Lampkin at acmolampkin@yahoo.com

The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for September 25 & 26. Permit details will be posted at a later date. 

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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Wednesday,  August 5 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 6 - OB/Gyn- Dr. Kallberg,  Friday, August 7 – Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA,  Tuesday,  August 11 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday, August 12- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Thursday, August 13- Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA, Friday August 14 –Orthopedic-Dr. Gray, Wednesday, August 19 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Thursday, August 20 –Podiatry: Dr. Pace, Friday, August 21 – Orthopedics- Laura Noble, FNP, Tuesday, August 25 - Rheumatology- Dr. John, Wednesday,  August 26 - Orthopedic-Dr. Gray,  Wednesday,  August 26 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Thursday, August 27 - Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Friday, August 28– Dermatology- Dylan Timmerman, PA.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug 8     Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.

Aug 8     Sewing/quilt making demonstration at the AC Museum 1:30-4:30

Aug 8     Growing In Grace Back to School Bash 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Aug 9     Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Aug 12   Depot Taco Salad Lunch serving 11:00-1:00

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Miami County Wanted Wednesday

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Wanted subject still at large, St. Clair County Sheriff seeks info

This subject is suspected of fleeing from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in a vehicle before abandoning the vehicle on T Highway and fleeing on foot into the wooded area between SE 801 Road and SE 871 Road, around 6pm.

The suspect was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt.

If you see anyone matching this description or observe any suspicious activity in the area, do not approach the individual. Please call 911 immediately.

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Obituary - James “Jim” Davis

James “Jim” Davis, age 56 of Hume, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born the son of Samuel Davis Jr. and Henrietta Meek on June 23, 1970 in Merriam, Kansas. Jim married Sherri Pyle on April 10, 1993. Together they had a daughter, Sadie Grace. He is survived by his wife and daughter, his parents, three brothers, Robert Anderson, Michael Tinsley, and Richard Meek, a sister, Raelene Blacketer, and his mother-in-law Alice O’Daniel, one nephew and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Jim Pyle, paternal, and maternal grandparents.

Jim was one of those guys who could fix just about anything, a jack of all trades so to speak. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading science fiction books, watching cooking shows, and building race car engines. He loved the NHRA drag races, pro stock especially. Most importantly was his love of his family and daughter, “The Girl”. 

Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 pm, Friday, August 7, 2026 at the Hume Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until service time. A private family burial will take place at a later date.  Memorial are suggested to Sadie Davis education, they may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.

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Obituary - James "Jimmy" T. Griffith Jr.

James "Jimmy" T. Griffith Jr. 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Lee's Summit Place in Lee's Summit, MO. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00PM, with a visitation starting at 5:30PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.


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Learn more about the advantages of food plots

Food plots provide important food and cover for wildlife by supporting both planted and naturally-growing vegetation, increasing the abundance and diversity of foods available to many local species.

We partnered with the National Deer Association to offer landowners and others interested in deer management a free, online webinar Aug. 25. Hear from experts and learn the fundamentals of establishing and managing effective food plots for deer and other wildlife.

Register in advance at the link below!

https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/join-mdc-nda-aug-25-free-webinar-wildlife-food-plots

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Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Whitney Colin, August Employee of the Month

Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Whitney Colin as the August Employee of the Month in honor of her outstanding dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence.

Whitney is an Accounting Clerk in the BCMH Finance Department and recently celebrated one year of service with BCMH. Whitney builds positive relationships with vendors and coworkers and communicates with patience and respect.

"Whitney consistently demonstrates our organization’s values through her dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellent service,” the nominating coworker stated. “She takes ownership of her responsibilities while continuously looking for ways to improve processes. Whitney is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure issues are resolved.”

Whitney’s dedication to process improvement and reliable support makes her a valued member of the team.

Stay connected with your local hospital! Visit https://bcmhospital.com/news/

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From the city of Harrisonville regarding electric transportation

We wanted to provide you with information regarding the recently passed changes and additions to the Harrisonville Municipal Code regarding multiple types of electric transportation. Many of these are already Missouri state laws that we have adopted into our ordinances.

We know that some of these changes and additions may be unpopular to some. However, in light of all the recent and ongoing tragedies occurring in this country related to the operation of these devices, specifically by youth, we as a city and department want to be proactive to try to prevent any such tragedies from occurring in Harrisonville.

The attached flyer can be used as a quick reference guide, and you can find more detail about what is and isn’t allowed in the original post from Harrisonville Missouri Police Department.

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