Upcoming Events For Ballard School

Butler PTSO Fun Day

The Butler PTSO would like to remind all students to please wear socks and tennis shoes on Thursday May 7th for Fun Day. 

Please dress accordingly to the weather. (No dresses or skirts) Remember to wear sunscreen if needed.

Nevada Police Week 2015

On May 5th the Nevada City Council met. 

During the meeting the Nevada Mayor Brian Leonard presents a proclamation recognizing "Police Week 2015". 

Pictured are Mayor Brian Leonard, Sgt. Dye and Officer Hansen.

New Butler City Clerk Hired

Corey Snead with Mayor Don Malan

Butler’s new City Clerk was announced and congratulated at the City Council meeting. Deputy City Clerk Corey Snead will be the new City Clerk replacing Casey Koehn who was recently appointed Butler’s City Administrator.

Steven Stivers came before Council asking them to wave the $50 peddlers license. He stated he would like to donate back to the community by holding concerts and donating money to charitable organizations. But when questioned regarding what organizations, he didn’t have a lot of specific answers. When told the city couldn’t waive the fee according to the city codes, he became belligerent, made a gesture and uttered some choice words before he left.

In other business, the first three houses have been demoed and that just leaves 27 more to do. There is still a chance that 2 more properties will be added to the list to be demolished.

The real estate contract for the Maple Senior Living building is in the hands of the council for the Butler School District. Originally a quit claim deed was what was sent to the district but their council felt a General Warranty Deed was needed for their protection instead of the quit cliam. Tom Addelman, Butler City Attorney stated there was no problem with this. The inspection has taken place no problems were found.

Council did an abatement for Mr. Robert Olney, who recent passed away owing the city $175. The abatement will take the amount off the books for the purposes of State Audits and clean up the files of the court clerk.

Casey Koehn, City Administrator, has created a reservation document and a calendar has been created to make reservations for the city parks. Anyone can go to the city website: www.butlermo.com which will allow everyone to check the availability of the shelters before contacting City Hall to make reservations.

MC Power is working on designs for the highway signs regarding the solar farm and more will be discussed at later council meetings.

Two bills were adopted, Bill No. 2015-3 Ord 1000 regarding weeds, vegetation and debris of the City of Butler, and the second Bill No. 2015-4 Ord 1001 to enable the City of Butler to join the Missouri Clean Energy District, both were adopted.
One resolution – Resolution No 418 which authorizes City Administrator Casey Koehn to sign checks, and this passed.

Elizabeth Ogg, Bates County Economic Developer presented Council with her 1st quarter report for 2015 outlining events that transpired during the first quarter.

Courtesy of Fm 92.1 News Director Marla Kash

Garden City Police find meth in van

At approximately 1:00 am this morning officers of the Garden City Police Department checked a Unknown van in the 100 block of Park Avenue occupied by a male and a female. 

A check of the occupants resulted in both occupants being arrested for possession of Methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The female occupant also had multiple warrants from another jurisdiction. Both subjects are being held in the Cass County Jail.

Butler man arrested in Cass County

On 5/5/15 around 8:45 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 23 year old Christopher J. Pickens of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Pickens was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated (Drugs) 2.)Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 4.) No valid drivers license 5.) Registration Violation 6.) No safety belt.

He was booked into the Cass County Jail and later released.


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BCMH Employee of the Month -May

Betty Reinke is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for May, 2015.

Betty has been employed at BCMH since 1987 and works full time in the Purchasing Department. She always has a smile for everyone and is always helpful. 

Betty is respected by her coworkers and recognized as an employee with a strong work ethic.

The hospital is proud to have Betty on its’ healthcare team.

IRS Scam going around Adrian

Mid America Live was contacted by Adrian Police Chief Chris Dillon in regards to a IRS Scam that is going around the Adrian, Missouri area.

Chief Dillon would like send this warning out to everyone in the area.

Warning: There is a IRS phone scam calling residents of Adrian claiming this is the last attempt before a lawsuit is to come. The number it is coming from is 1-202-864-1229. I Chief Dillon have called this number to speak with them and was promptly disconnected. My return calls were not answered. 

If the IRS would be attempted to contact you it would come by mail and registered letter and if they did call the return number would be most likely be a toll free number.

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