Job opening in Butler, Mo

Job Title: Licensed Sales Specialist

Location: Hybrid (In-person in Butler, MO with remote work options)

Job Type: Contract (Opportunities for part-time to full-time transition)

Compensation: Commission only to start

Job Description:

Join our American Family Insurance agency as a Licensed Sales Specialist. This hybrid role offers both in-person and remote work options in Butler, MO. The position starts as a contract, with opportunities to transition from part-time to full-time based on performance and agency needs. Compensation is commission-only to start.

Responsibilities:

Sell Property & Casualty and Life Insurance products

Build and maintain customer relationships

Identify client needs and recommend insurance solutions

Meet sales targets and agency goals

Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and company policies

Qualifications:

Must hold active licenses in Property & Casualty and Life Insurance

Motivated, driven, honest, and a self-starter

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid work environment

Opportunities for growth and advancement

If you are a licensed insurance professional who is motivated, driven, honest, and a self-starter, we encourage you to apply!

Email resume to jdavidso@amfam.com, call 660-679-4911 or stop by the office at 3 W Dakota St Butler MO 64730

Report from the Bates County Commission

Sept 10, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

Jon Roberts with MarksNelson and Jana Rosier came in for the scheduled meeting about the EEZ Board. The Previous Board fell apart sometime around 2020. Jon went over the scope of work that MarksNelson can do for the implementation of an EEZ Board. Jon has sent a proposal of $12,000.00. Beginning steps would be:

1 Identify people for the Board

2 Reestablish Board

3 Training

4 Draft resolution

The EEZ board makes recommendations on business and abatements to the Commission for approval. They also make on going checks of agreements and visits to Business. There are quarterly meetings and yearly reporting. Since the old board stopped there would be some reports to make up and get back on track with the visits and check on previous abatements.

John stated that they had several people in mind noting that they need to be diverse to increase the understanding of what each business could bring to the county. Jana stated going after those businesses that could attract jobs that are offering 30-40k yearly would have a better outcome for all. Jon added being just South of the KC area has its benefits as well. Jon is also working with Butler for their Economic Development. Jon stated he will confer on a lower proposal since they will be given contact information for people that might be willing to serve as well, adding a yearly retainer for help with ongoing training and reporting.

Jana asked if it was a conflict of interest for her to serve on the Board. All agreed that it was not as the board only makes recommendations. She added her name to the list.

County Coroner Jerret Reno came in to share information he had received on indigent remains. County Clerk Jami Page was present. Discussion was had on whether a mausoleum or burial would be best. Jerret will need to get information on cost of burials and a monument. Jami added that we would need to bid out the cremations. Jami brought up the legality of ownership of the remains and the county's liability if the remains were given to the wrong family member. Given that that County has paid for the cremation and burial, the ownership should belong to the county. Other Counties follow this same policy. Jerret recommended talking to a lawyer for that answer. Jim added to let the family members get a court order to decide ownership.

Lonny Duckworth walked in on the open-door policy. Questioning the Jail bond payments and where that money goes. He then went on to question why his mother would not qualify for the senior tax credit when she owned the home but was living in a nursing home. He stated, “It doesn’t seem fair.” They own the home and pay the taxes whether in a nursing home or not. Jim stated the law states it must be the primary residence. The discussion went on about all the changes being considered for property taxes and changes in general. Jim started in on the use tax budget being $290,000.00. Trent added how it increased during COVID and what it is now. Use tax is when residents spend money out of county or state. He asked why the Commission gives the Sheriff’s Office the use tax money for security of the courthouse. “Isn’t that the responsibility of the Sheriff’s office to protect the citizens of the county? I mean, it’s in their normal budget. It’s not extra.” John asked if Lonny would want to reschedule the meeting when we could have the Sheriff included. He could answer the questions. Lonny asked why the Commissioners couldn’t? They are the ones in control of the budget. He then asked why the Sheriff is budgeted extra for what is already his duty and responsibility. There was some back-and-forth discussion on what is or isn’t a part of the sheriff’s duties or hired positions. Lonny ended by stating that $150,000.00 a piece for the courthouse security seemed totally unnecessary.

John then asked about a road that he had previously talked to Lonny about in his township and nothing had been done. There was a back-and-forth argument on this subject with Lonny stating that John needed to let the Township Board take care of it and to stay out of their job. John stated he felt it was his responsibility to make sure they were doing their job towards all citizens. As a citizen had complained about them not maintaining the road.

Jim, Trent and Lonny then had conversations on their Cattlemen’s Organization and the recent changes in districting.

Jim Kinney Jr walked in on the open-door policy to ask about Emergency Management opportunities. He has experience in many areas making him qualified in this field. Jim referred him to State Emergency Management and to check with the cities.

Jim attended the Work Force Development in Sedalia meeting on Tuesday.

Obituary - Eleanor "Ellie" Love

Funeral services for Eleanor "Ellie" Laverne Love of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri.  Contributions to Heartland Hospice or Ronald McDonald House.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Eleanor “Ellie” Laverne Love, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home in Butler.  She was born October 27, 1940 to Orville Henry and Ruth Ellen Ransier Beasley in Urich, Missouri.

Ellie, one of four children, grew up in Urich, Missouri where she graduated from Urich High School in 1958.  Shortly after graduation on June 6, 1958 she married Joe Love and they moved to Chicago, Illinois.  It wasn’t long when Ellie became homesick and they moved to Ballard and then Amsterdam, Missouri.  She worked as a waitress and a cook for several local businesses before starting a career with Bass Busters–then later the Uncle Josh Fishing Company.  After the passing of her husband, Ellie moved to Butler where she has resided since 2012.  She was a member of the Happy Hill Church of God and the Friendship Club of Amsterdam.

Ellie is described as a Christian who was loving, caring, compassionate and strong.  She enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and Nascar.  She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing to her family and at the church with Pat Morris.  Ellie also sang with her siblings while in high school and was featured on a TV station out of Sedalia, Missouri.  If she wasn’t cheering on her sports teams or singing, she was enjoying the tranquility of nature including fishing–a love which she passed down to her family.

Ellie is survived by two sons, Joey Love and significant other Christine of Merwin, Missouri and Terry Love of Mapleton, Kansas; three daughters, Sherry Moon and husband Marty of Centerview, Missouri, Mary Jackson of Butler, Missouri and Tracy Burch and husband Clark of Amsterdam, Missouri; one brother, Carl Beasley of Garden City, Missouri; one sister, Lela Burton of Garden City, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Ina Beasley of Garden City, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Guenter Love of Sparks, Nevada; 14 grandchildren, Joe (Michelle) Love, Christina (Mike) Love, Tom (Holly) Love, Allen Moon, Daniel (Rose) Moon, Melissa (Tristan) Richards, Joshua (Amanda) Jackson, Amber Jackson, Ashley (Chad) Miller, Felicia Love, Roy (Bridget) Love, Natasha (Blake) Magathan, Jessi (A.D.) Burch, and Ruby (Jacob) Chrisman; 24 great-grandchildren; and a lifelong best friend, Ida Kaufman.  Ellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Love; one brother, Orville Beasley; son-in-law, Bob Jackson; and a dog, Scruffy.

3 Tigers qualify for All-District Choir

Three Rich Hill Tigers are officially WCMMEA All-District Choir members- Junior, Leeanna Bell; Senior, Oscar Green and Senior, Juliana Abend.

Congrats and we'll look forward to HEARING from you!

Off and on rain chances all week

Week 4 football games this week

All games Friday at 7 pm. Bottom team to host.

Midway (1-2)
Adrian (1-2)

Rich Hill (0-3)
Appleton City (2-1)

Pleasant Hill (1-2)
Clinton (2-1)

Cole Camp (2-1)
Crest Ridge (1-2)

Jasper (1-2)

Drexel 1-2)

Warrensburg (2-1)

Harrisonville (3-0)

Cassville (1-2)

Lamar (2-1)

Greenfield (1-2)

Lockwood (3-0)

McDonald County (3-0)

Nevada (2-1)

Liberal (2-1)

New Heights Christian (1-2)

Archie (2-1) 

Osceola (2-1)

Warsaw (3-0)

Sherwood (0-3)

Holden (3-0)

St. Francis Borgia (2-1)

Butler (2-1)

St. Mary's Academy (KS)

What We Wish Our Neighbors Knew About Rural Healthcare

We live here, too. We shop in the same stores, sit beside you at ballgames, and wave when we pass on the back roads. Every day at Bates County Memorial Hospital, we work to care for our neighbors — you. We’re proud to be part of Bates County and surrounding communities, and we feel privileged to make a difference here.

We care — deeply
When a doctor recommends a test or procedure and insurance says no, we feel the same frustration you do. We also worry about changes to Medicare and Medicaid and how they could affect the most vulnerable in our community.

“I often help patients make difficult decisions about their care; decisions made even harder when transportation, cost, or other barriers make it impossible to travel. I worry about what will happen if rural hospitals keep disappearing. Where will patients go when they need us most?”
— Dr. William Joyce, Jr., General Surgeon and Chief of Staff, BCMH

Access to care is everything
Not every rural town is as fortunate as Bates County to have a hospital nearby. Across Missouri, small hospitals close each year, leaving residents to travel hours for even basic care.

“I’ve seen firsthand what happens when a community loses its hospital. My own hometown went through it. People delay or skip treatment because it’s just too far. That’s why keeping care local matters so much.”
— Terri Floyd, CFO

We offer more than you might think
From advanced imaging and lab work to specialty clinics and same-day surgeries, a lot of care is available close to home. When higher-level care is needed, we connect patients quickly and help coordinate the process.

“I feel this is the people’s hospital. When the people of Bates County require medical services, we want them to think of BCMH first.”
— Rock Marquardt, BCMH Board Member

Recruiting providers to rural areas isn’t easy
We’re not just filling today’s needs — we’re investing in tomorrow’s.

“Rural patients deserve the same quality of care as anyone else — and we can only provide it if we have the people to deliver it. That’s why we mentor students and encourage local talent to pursue careers in medicine, nursing, and allied health. Several of our former employees are now in medical school thanks to guidance from our physicians.”
— Dr. James Miller, Medical Director of Family Care Clinics, BCMH

Rural doesn’t mean less
At BCMH, our small size and hometown culture make care easier and more personal for patients.

“People sometimes assume that a rural hospital is ‘less’ than a big-city facility. Being smaller means everything is closer, with less walking, less waiting, and more personal attention. We may not have the square footage of an urban medical center, but what we do have is expert care delivered with a hometown touch.”
— Jennifer Klinksick, RN, Chief Nursing Officer

The future of rural healthcare is never guaranteed
Even strong hospitals like ours face economic, regulatory, and workforce challenges. That’s why we work every day to maintain services, build relationships with state leaders, and find creative ways to keep care local.

“Rural hospitals face more challenges than ever, but what doesn’t change is their importance. A hospital like ours is essential for health care and a cornerstone of our community’s economy and future.”
— Greg Weaver, CEO

BCMH has been here for 65 years, and with your trust and support, we’ll be here for generations to come. This is our home, too, and your health will always be our priority.

Learn more about rural healthcare at bcmhospital.com/about-rural-healthcare.

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