Congratulations to the 2025 American FFA Degree recipients. These students have achieved the one of the highest accomplishment an FFA member can obtain. The American Degrees are awarded in Indianapolis this October.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
5 Blackhawks earn FFA degrees
Congratulations to the 2025 American FFA Degree recipients. These students have achieved the one of the highest accomplishment an FFA member can obtain. The American Degrees are awarded in Indianapolis this October.
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Recently vandals struck at Butler's north Sensory park, tagging this marker as well as playground equipment, restrooms and more. City crews spent the better part of a day cleaning up the mess- if anyone has information or sees similar activity, please contact the Butler police department at 660-679-6131.
Mix of Summer weather later today
This graphic best describes the forecast today:GREEN is a flood advisory. Showers & storms kick off this late afternoon / evening, and could put down a widespread 1-2" of rainfall, but there will be some pockets and swaths that could see 4"+ easily.
ORANGE is a heat advisory, because the cold front will stall and not chill the whole area today. Expect warmer temps to the south & east.
-Greg@660weather
Little Apple news
July 23, 2025
The Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City Region. CBC will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Friday, July 25 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Ellett Memorial Hospital, 610 N. Ohio St, Appleton City. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: EG2B but walk in donors are welcome. For additional details, contact Julie Grubb at 660-476-5242 or Kayla Orear at 660-476-5214.
AC Christian Church will have their Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:30 p.m. July 28-30. This year’s theme is “God’s Backyard Bible Camp”. All ages are welcome.
The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 serving 11:00-1:00. The 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.
The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.
Growing In Grace Community Center, 117 W 4th St, ACMO is sponsoring a community dinner featuring food and music August 2. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn, homemade bread, salad bar and dessert will be served 3:00-6:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Freedom Tabernacle Church from Osceola and James Damon from 4:00-6:00 p.m. They will also have a kids’ fun day August 16 with food, games, cotton, candy, slushies and more, including balloon twister at 4:00 p.m. Both events are donation only.
The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in vendor space, please contact Kim Raybourn at 660-476-5236.
The Appleton City Ministerial Alliance meets throughout the year providing community services and opportunities for the area churches to gather together for worship. Additionally, the ACMA helps people through the region in a variety of ways. In 2023 the ACMA founded the Tony Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, which is a $1000 scholarship awarded locally to an area student pursuing continuing education post-high school. Some in the community have asked about the ability to make donations directly towards the scholarship fund that are not used in other ACMA endeavors. At any time, you may make donations towards the ACMA and we encourage you to do so. You may make donations at any of our community meetings, or feel free to contact one of the ministers serving in the ACMA for more information.
The Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. The Carousel added the 35th state of Connecticut to their Visitors Map. States left to visit the Carousel are AK, AL, AZ, DE, HI, ID, IN, LA, ND, NJ, MT, PA, RI, SC, WY and Washington DC. Six Countries have visited Belize, Denmark, Haiti, Italy, S. Korea and Spain. If anyone in the area has visitors from an unvisited state or country, Linda Lampkin is willing to meet them in off hours. Leave a message at 660-492-0131.
The Appleton City Museum is open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, with other times by chance or appointment. Contact Susan at 660-464-0288. New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville. Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history
MU Extension is committed to serving the needs of Missouri’s communities through relevant, research-based education and resources. They are conducting a statewide needs assessment to ensure our programs continue to address the most important issues facing individuals, families, businesses, and communities across the state. They invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your insights, experiences and priorities. Your input will help guide MU Extension’s strategic planning and program development for the coming years. Help make sure your county is well represented! Take the survey at http://muext.us/statesurvey The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept confidential. They appreciate your time and valuable perspective while working together to strengthen Missouri’s future.
“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations. Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.
Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July and August, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. July 23 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, July 25 – Dermatology – Dylan Timmerman, PA, July 29– Rheumatology-Dr. John, July 31-Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, Aug 1 – Ortho-Noble, FNP, Aug 6 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin, Aug 7– OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Aug 8 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 12– Rheumatology-Dr. John, Aug 20 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 22 – Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Aug 26 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Aug 27 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Aug 28 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 25 Blood Drive at Ellett Memorial Hospital 2:00-6:00 p.m.
July 28-30 AC Christian Church Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:30 p.m.
BCMH celebrates first year of infusion center
Bates County Memorial Hospital recently marked the first anniversary of the Curtis W. Long, MD and Gay L. Nissen, RN Infusion Center with a joyful celebration and the unveiling of a special tribute to those who helped bring it to life.
The center, which opened in July 2024, has already made a significant impact, serving 20% more patients than before and offering a calming, local space for individuals undergoing cancer treatment and other intensive therapies. This expansion of care, made possible by hospital investment and supported by generous donors, has allowed many in our community to receive life-sustaining treatments close to home.
To commemorate this milestone, donors and honored guests were invited to a private gathering for the reveal of the center’s new donor recognition wall. Among those in attendance were members of the BCMH Auxiliary and the Bates County Community Health Foundation, Dr. Curtis Long and his long-time nurse assistant Gay Nissen, Reegan Koshko and her family, as well as members of the BCMH Board and staff.
The beautiful tribute wall features the full name of the center in standout lettering, along with a stunning display of landscape photography, all donated by Reegan Koshko. Her photographs showcase the Bates County countryside, with native wildflowers featured prominently.
After the unveiling, Dr. Long shared words of thanks to the hospital team for the honor bestowed on him and the many others who supported this important project.
BCMH is grateful to all who contributed to the Long-Nissen Infusion Center. Each one helped create not just a treatment space, but a beautiful place of healing for our community.
Our Donors
Platinum – Dr. Curtis W. Long
Gold – Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Silver – Bates County Community Health Foundation
Gold – Reegan Koshko, Montrose School District, In Memory of Linda Law
About the Long-Nissen Center
Dr. Curtis Long and Gay Nissen, RN have been dedicated to decades of care here in Bates County. Their names and legacy live on through the infusion center that bears their name.
The Long-Nissen Infusion Center offers private and semi-private rooms, heated and massaging recliners, and safe, clean air with state-of-the-art filtration—all close to home.
Our experienced, certified nurses deliver:
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy
IV antibiotic therapy
Allergy and disease-related injections
Preventive medication management
With space to care for up to 10 patients at once, we are able to serve more people, more comfortably, than ever before.
BCMH invites community members to learn more or view donor opportunities by visiting https://bcmhospital.com/one-year-long-nissen-center/
Obituary - Frank Leroy Messmer
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Courtesy Bates County MU Extension office
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Water back on in Archie soon
Chestnut St., East of Jefferson will remain closed until a main can be replaced.
It may take some time for full water pressure to return, thank you for your patience.
The circus is coming!
Tickets are available at Corner Hardware, the Mid America Live/news-Review office and at the Alley Tavern. Tickets run $13 for adults and $8 for children and Seniors.
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Butler takes some cost saving measures
Some cost saving measures have been implemented, according to Butler City Administrator Corey Snead and more are likely on the way, based on information revealed in the latest city council session. Foremost, the Butler Municipal Court duties have been transferred to the Bates County Circuit Court, a move that has been attempted a few times in the past but only now did the "planets align" to make it happen. The approximate savings to the city of Butler will be in the neighborhood of $75,000.00 a year.
During his briefing, Snead also said that overall expenses and revenue are "right on target" for the '25 budget. Butler continues to take steps to lure new businesses to town and it was also reported that the Hertzog Meat Company is rapidly moving forward to open a retail location in the former Walmart building with more details coming soon.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding keeping up with brush and weeds around town, during which it was suggested that city employees in the neighborhood could quickly stop and take care of it however, at present most already have full schedules with mowing and other tasks; for now the discussion was tabled until a better plan can be formulated.
Beautification continues around town as demolition has been completed at 108 E. Pine street and a few others are now in the crosshairs. It was noted that cleanup costs incurred by the city are attached as a lien to the property and those liens, with interest, are collected when the property sells at some point in the future. In the case of the Pine street property, the total bill was right at $10,000 which could be a nice boost for the city in time to come.
Per the Mid America Live article last week, the disposition of the old Butler high school remains unknown as repair OR demolition costs possibly could be very close to the same- both in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving the city in either case to decide where the money could come from. A buyer with great intentions would be the ultimate way out and at this juncture, the council is exhausting all options.
It was also announced that the Butler Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to be held at the Bates County fairgrounds on September 5th with two showtimes, 5 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at Corner Hardware, the Mid America Live/news-Review office and at the Alley Tavern. Tickets run $13 for adults and $8 for children and Seniors.
Remember, the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm at city hall. The public is highly encouraged to attend.
Special recognition from the Bates County Community Health Foundation
Big cheers for our previous scholarship recipients, Ida Joliff and Paige Switzer!
Ida aced her state board exam in June and jumped right into her role as a full-time RN, bringing her A-game to the ED. Not far behind, Paige crushed her boards in July and joined the BCMH crew as a full-time RN, ready to make a difference!
Their incredible journey shows what’s possible when community and passion come together. Both Ida and Paige were lifted up by healthcare scholarships from the Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF), fueled by YOUR generous donations and participation in our annual fundraisers. These scholarships are all about growing top-notch healthcare heroes right here at home!
Hats off to Paige and Ida for their hard work and dedication.
Courtesy BCCHF
Extra fun coming to the Missouri State Fair
Join MDC on Friday, Aug. 8, for Missouri Department of Conservation Day -- a full day of fun and excitement sponsored by MDC!
Stop by the MDC Outdoor Pavilion for these live demonstrations:
- Live Raptors: See live birds of prey at the Raptors of Missouri presentation with Dickerson Park Zoo Thursday, Aug 7, at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
- Fish Fry: Join MDC staff for fish cooking and cleaning demonstrations on Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Invasive Invaders: Find out how to get invasive plants and animals out of Missouri with displays and activities on the MoDOT lawn next door to the MDC Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Conservation Volunteers: Learn how to become a volunteer for conservation, including Stream Team and Master Naturalists Monday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Conservation Canines: Meet the dogs who are specially trained for conservation work Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Sawmill: See a working scale model sawmill in action Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Foraging and Wild Edibles: Learn how to forage for edible plants, seeds, and fruits Friday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Montauk Fish Hatchery Truck: Chat with staff from the Montauk Fish Hatchery and see the vehicle they use to stock fishing spots Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook at the campsite Sunday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
For more information, visit mostatefair.com
City of Archie still without water
Additional help has been summoned and the city is accelerating efforts to get it restored as soon as possible.
Updates will be posted here as well as on the City of Archie Facebook page.
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