Harrisonville man Eric Bohl Named Farm Bureau National Legislative Programs Director

Eric E. Bohl

Eric E. Bohl has been named as the new Director of National Legislative Programs for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation.

 

Bohl is now serving as the chief of staff for Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, who represents the 8th Congressional District in Southeast Missouri.  Smith is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee which is responsible for tax and trade policy impacting U.S. farmers. 

 

Congressman Smith said of Bohl’s departure, “Eric’s passion for serving others, his attention to important details and his overall desire to work tirelessly on behalf of Missouri residents made him a natural fit to help me as I work to represent southeast and south central Missouri in Congress – but more importantly they now make him a valued asset within the Missouri Farm Bureau. Missouri’s 8th Congressional District is home to the hardest working farmers found anywhere in the world and Eric got to experience that firsthand. This natural next step in his career allows him to focus on advocating for the thousands of farmers which call our area home and work hard day in and day out to feed the world. I am extremely proud of Eric as he takes on this heightened role.”

 

Previously, Bohl served as Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s chief of staff and legislative director.  Hartzler is a member of the Agriculture Committee which authorizes the majority of farm policy in the U.S. House of Representatives.

 

Bohl will be responsible for directing the organization’s positions on national issues, annual policy development process and related activities.  He will begin his new duties on July 10.

 

“Eric has a tremendous amount of governmental and agricultural experience both in Washington, D.C., and Missouri.  As a native Missourian, he understands the diversity and importance of agriculture in our state and will be a great asset to our Farm Bureau team,” said Blake Hurst, president of Missouri Farm Bureau.

 

Bohl’s hometown is Harrisonville, Missouri, and he is an attorney.  He is married, has two children and will be moving to the Jefferson City area which is the headquarters for the Missouri Farm Bureau.

69th Annual Henry County Fair

Hot and Muggy Conditions to return later this week

Scattered showers will linger across the region today, particularly from central Missouri eastward, as the storm system that brought rain for the 4th moves across the state. Hot and muggy conditions will return for the rest of the work week, with hit or miss storm chances returning for late in the weekend.

Old Price Chopper in Harrisonville getting renovations

You might have noticed there is activity at the old Price Chopper building in Landmark Plaza in Harrisonville. 

RP Lumber has started renovations to open a new full service retail home center and building material supplier in the building. 

Hopefully this new addition will bring new life to a once thriving shopping center.

From the desk of Harrisonville Mayor Brian Hasek

Teen injured in 4th of July crash in Vernon County

On 7/4/17 around 10:45pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route E around 2 miles East of Milo, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Infiniti G20 driven by 17 year old Kiersten V. Ropelato of Milo, Missouri skidded off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Kiersten V. Ropelato sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood's Wrecker of Nevada, Missouri.

Rich Hill woman arrested on warrants

Brandy L. Shelton 

On 7/5/17 around 1:30am the Rich Hill Police Department arrested 30 year old Brandy L. Shelton of Rich Hill, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Two Warrants both for Failure to appear in court on multiple ordinances.

Brandy L. Shelton was booked into the Bates County Jail and she is currently listed as bondable.

8 Ball Pool League in Harrisonville

In House 8 Ball Pool League. Next session starts July 19th. Get your team signed up ASAP.

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Happy 4th of July to everyone. We hope you're having a good time and being safe. If you want a place to watch fireworks we will be at Rich Hill. Don't let the rain stop you. If no one else is having a good time in the rain at least our Deputies are