Bates county voting places

ADRIAN PRECINCT: Adrian Optimist Building, 11092 NW County Road 41, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in the Adrian R-3 and the Archie R-5 school districts and City of Adrian vote here. 

AMORET/AMSTERDAM PRECINCT: Amsterdam Community Building, 8524 NW State Route Y, Amsterdam, (Miami R-1) Voters in the City of Amoret, City of Amsterdam, and Homer, Charlotte, West Point, Elkhart Townships vote here. 

BALLARD PRECINCT: Ballard School (Ag Building), 10247 NE State Route 18, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the school district vote here. 

BUTLER PRECINCT: Butler High School Gymnasium, 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) All voters in the school district, City of Butler and Village of Passaic vote here. 

DREXEL PRECINCT: Drexel Community Center, 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) Voters in the City of Drexel, Village of Merwin, and all West Boone Township vote here. 

HUDSON / ROCKVILLE PRECINCT: Hudson School, 15012 NE State Route 52, Appleton City, (Hudson R-9, Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in the City of Rockville and Rockville Township vote here. 

HUME PRECINCT: Hume Legion Hall, 9355 SW 1 ST Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Voters in the City of Hume and Howard and Walnut Townships vote here. 

RICH HILL PRECINCT: Rich Hill 4 th of July Building, 501 E. Park ST, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in the City of Rich Hill, Village of Foster, and Osage, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, Prairie, New Home South, Walnut, Howard Townships vote here. 


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A formal introduction of Mark Mathies, Butler City Administrator

Mark M. Mathies serves as the City Administrator for Butler, Missouri, bringing more than three decades of progressive local government leadership to the position. Following his retirement from Kansas municipal service, Mathies continues to apply his extensive experience in city management, fiscal oversight, and infrastructure development to strengthen Butler’s administrative operations.

His current focus includes standardizing departmental operations, improving utility billing accuracy, and advancing infrastructure projects with transparent fiscal accountability. Mathies emphasizes structured planning, defensible documentation, and collaborative governance to ensure efficient service delivery and long-term community growth.

He holds a Master of Science in Management from Colorado Technical University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Kansas State University. A Certified Public Manager through the University of Kansas and a 2005 graduate of the FBI National Academy, Mathies remains active in professional associations including ICMA, MCMA, and FBI National Academy Associates.
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Nieder family shows well at Ozark Empire Fair

Congratulations to Myla & Lawson Nieder! Myla’s Charolais won Reserve Supreme and her Chiangus, shown by Lawson, placed 4th Overall at the Ozark Empire Fair.

Courtesy V-52 4-H club


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Weekly market summary from the Missouri Department of Agriculture

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Don't forget to vote today

Polls will be open until 7 pm for the August 2026 primary election. It's your right and duty to vote!

Election info for Bates county here www.batescounty.net


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Obituary - Debra Miller

Debra "Debbie" Lynn Miller, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Friday, July 31, at the age of 69.

Debbie was born on March 20, 1957, in Rich Hill, Missouri, to Delbert "Deb" and Mary "Joan" Swarnes.

She married Dennis Coonce in March 1975, and together they welcomed two children, Slade Coonce and Shylah Fuqua. In 1986, Debbie married Larry Miller, and they shared many happy years together until Larry's passing in 2010.

Debbie was the third of five children. She is survived by her siblings: Tom Swarnes (Marilyn), Teri Neil, Nancy Fillpot (Bud), and Brenda "Pettie" Burkholder.

She is also survived by her children, Slade Coonce (Michelle) and Shylah Fuqua; her beloved grandchildren, Taryn Brown (Bryan), Kylie Smith (Ryan), Taylor Coonce, Dezirae Fuqua, Deidra Shepard (Coltin), Kayden Coonce, and Dillon Coonce; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Kynzlee Woods, Camden Woods, Ella Fuqua, Lawson Shepard, and Kolson Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Deb and Joan Swarnes; her husband, Larry Miller; and her nephew, Buddy Edward Fillpot, Jr.

Known affectionately as "Sugarplum" by those who loved her most, Debbie found her greatest joy in supporting her grandchildren. Whether it was a ball game, school event, or any activity they participated in, she was always there—often as one of the loudest and most enthusiastic fans in the stands. Her unwavering love, generous heart, and joyful spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She leaves behind countless cherished memories and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, Missouri. A graveside service will immediately follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, west of Rich Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Debbie Miller Memorial" through Heuser Funeral Home

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Obituary - Patsy Albright

 

Patsy “Patty” June Albright, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Patty lived independently and still drove up to the time of her passing.

    Patty was born in Nevada, MO on June 30, 1934, to parents, William Berry and Ola Cross-Davis and grandparents, Millie and Mertie May Cross.  She was married to Chester G. Voyles, and then to Joseph Albright, both of whom preceded her in death.

    Patty was an artist and spent many years as a laundry specialist, in charge of numerous laundry mats and dry cleaners.  She loved the state of Oregon, traveling, painting, and being with family.

    Patty is survived by her children, Vicki Powers (Marvin), Blue Springs, MO, Randy Voyles, missing since November 7, 2010, and Mark Voyles, Wheatland, MO; numerous grandchildren; a sister, Martha Brooks (Don), Basehor, KS; and a brother, Danny Haines (Brenda), Hermitage, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Chester Voyles and Joseph Albright; a son, Skiper Voyles; a grandson, Brad Voyles; and a niece, Cori Ross.

    Patty’s family would like to express special thanks to her companion of 16 years, Larry Cosgrove, for his love and dedication to Patty.

    Graveside Memorial services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Moore Cemetery, Nevada, MO.  The family requests everyone to wear the color blue in honor of Patty.

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Obituary - Kristie Ann Phipps

 

Kristie Ann Phipps, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Medicalodges of Nevada.  She was born on December 29, 1960 in Lawton, OK, to Karen (Norris) and John Elmer Phipps I.

    Kristie came to Nevada, MO in 1975 and graduated in the Nevada High School Class of 1979.  She graduated from Pittsburg State University with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree, later receiving her Master’s Degree in nursing.  During her years in the nursing profession, she worked for a time at the Menninger Clinic, as well as doing administrative nursing consulting in corporate health care.

    Kristie loved her dogs.  She was a member of the Nevada United Methodist Church.

    Kristie is survived by a son, Sam Morgan II, Nevada, MO; a daughter, Melissa Youngworth (Andy), Carthage, MO; five grandchildren, Samantha Fetty, Nicholas Rice, Brandon Rice, and Gavin Morgan, all of Nevada, MO, and Hayden Wilkinson, Carthage, MO; and a brother, John Phipps II (Sally), Macon, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Karen Phipps.

   Graveside committal will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Newton Burial Park, Nevada, with the Reverend Michelle Whitlock officiating.    In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Kristie’s memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief or the American Cancer Society in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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