Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled

The National Weather Service has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bates County.

Obituary - Robert "Bob" Dexter

Funeral services for Bob Dexter will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to Amoret Community Center.

Robert “Bob” Wessel Dexter, age 88 of Amoret, Missouri died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born August 21, 1925 to Andrew and Rose Wessel Dexter in Davenport, Iowa.

Bob is survived by a stepson, Roger Simmons and wife Mary of Morris, Illinois; three brothers, Frank Dexter and husband Bud of Dixon, Illinois, Harry Dexter and wife Bonita of Garden City, Kansas and Harold Dexter and wife Jackie of Davenport, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Cindy Puck and husband Brad of Davenport, Iowa, Scott Simmons of Des Moines, Iowa, Patricia Weese of Morris, Illinois, Mike Ellis and wife Kathleen of Watertown, Wisconsin, Joseph Simmons of Gooselake, Iowa, Keith Simmons and wife Danielle of Madison, Wisconsin and Sandra Simmons of Morris, Illinois; 16 great-grandchildren; 5 great great-grandchildren; many loved nephews and nieces including special nephew Drew Dexter and wife Sonia of Harrisonville, Missouri; great-nephews and great-nieces; and dear neighbors Jesse Short and Ray and Joy Craft. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Jane; one brother, Fred Dexter; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Dexter and Marion Dexter; and one great grandson, James Woody.

Watch upgraded to warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Bates County effective until 11:45 am

Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Bates County

The Nation Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Missouri has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 2pm this afternoon for Bates County.

Business 49 Pavement Sealing Operation Will Mean Traffic Stops & Delays June 9-11‏

Business 49 Pavement Sealing Operation Will Mean Traffic Stops & Delays June 9-11   MoDOT Traffic Alert: Where: Orange Street (Business 49) between I-49 and Mill Street (Route H) in Butler When: Noon to 8 p.m. - Monday, June 9 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Tuesday-Wednesday, June 10-11  What: Contractor crews sealing the pavement Traffic Impacts: Traffic stopped for up to 15 minutes on Orange Street and on side streets entering Orange Street Northbound off-ramp from I-49 to Orange Street on the south edge of Butler CLOSED Monday afternoon, June 9 If possible, drivers are asked to use alternate routes during the operation Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Justin W. Stephan Memorial Main St. Classic Golf Tournament

The Justin W. Stephan Memorial Main St. Classic Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 7, at the Butler Country Club. Several teams have signed up, but ACMSV encourages more golfers to sign up teams NOW to assure they secure enough carts, goody bags, and have plenty of YUMMY food. At this point, more than 35 silent auction items, some valued at over $100, have been donated! Even if you don't golf, the public is welcome to take part in the silent auction. Just come to the Butler Country Club Clubhouse. Call Karol Stephan at 660-679-1326 or 476-2232 for sign-up information and questions about the auction that will begin at 8:30 and run until the end of the tournament.

Anyone Missing a Dog In Butler

Dog was found today in Butler in the area of South Willow Street on the East Side of Butler. Does have a collar on. If this is your dog please contact us here at Bates County Live 660-424-0289 or email bateswire@hotmail.com and we will get it back to you.

Butler PTSO News

The Butler PTSO is purchasing all the Butler Elementary students Butler Bear t shirts for the 2014-2015 school year . Anyone who would like to help by donating at least $25 your name will go on the back of the tshirt .

If you would like to donate please send Donation money to Alisia Dugan 901 N Main Street Butler Mo 64740 or call 660-200-5697 . 

Thank you any and all money will go towards the purchase of the T- shirts only . Please have your money in by June 11th.