Obituary - Larry F. Sims

Larry F. Sims, age 72 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Henry County Museum, Clinton, Missouri. Family suggests contributions to St. Jude's Hospital and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Online condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Larry was born in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Raymond Earl and Ila Marie Anderson Sims. He was a Captain for the Kansas City Fire Department for 25 years before he retired. He was a member of Local No. 42, Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lillian Downs.

He is survived by his wife, Deanna of the home; one son, Chuck Ball of Independence, Missouri; five daughters, Rebecca Jo McCue of Clinton, Missouri, Nikki Mercier of Raymore, Missouri, Robin Riordan of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Shelley Harmon of Raymore, Missouri and Angela Barnes of Smithville, Missouri; one brother, Ray Sims of North Carolina and one sister, Barbara Holman of Raymore, Missouri as well as 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Come work out with the experts

Did you know you can exercise with the Bates County Memorial Hospital cardiac-pulmonary rehab experts? For a monthly fee, you can maintain an active lifestyle by using the Cardiac Rehab fitness equipment with supervision. 

A doctor's referral may or may not be required. Call the Cardiac Rehab Dept. for more information: 660-200-7128.

Linn County Fair Team Demolition Derby

The First nightly event at the Linn County Fair took place Friday, August 4. The Two-Car Team Demolition Derby!

First place - Rory Sibley and Joseph Hoffer, Beloit, KS; Second place - Chad Pemberton and Jason Horton, Parsons, KS; Third place - Stephen Elam and Darrel Tait, Parker KS. 
Figure 8 track winners: First place - Mitchell Coulter, Fort Scott; Second place - Frank Miller, Fort Scott, KS; Third place - Bub Nickell, Parker, KS

Two vehicle accident in Bates County injures Hume woman

On 8/5/17 around 12:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Amoret Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on County Road 4002 and Route J in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Ford driven Tammie S. Walker of Amsterdam, Missouri failed to yield and struck the 2014 Chevrolet driven by 26 year old Olivia M. Koehler of Hume, Missouri in the drivers side door.

Olivia M. Koehler sustained moderate injures in this accident and she was transported by private vehicle to the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

The Chevrolet was totaled and towed from the scene by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri.

GM recalling roughly 800,000 pickups for steering defect

DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. is recalling roughly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide.

The company says the vehicles can temporarily lose electric power steering assist, especially during low-speed turns. If that happens, the driver could lose control of the steering wheel.

The recall affects trucks from the 2014 model year. Most of the vehicles were sold in the U.S., but roughly 100,000 were sold in other markets.

GM will notify owners about the recall. Dealers will update the electric power steering software for free.

Nevada Speedway Cancelled tonight due to weather

It's safe to say that we are rained out for tonight Saturday August 5th. 

Weekly Races and Kids Bicycle Races will be next Saturday, August 12th.

We hope to see you all there! 

From the desk of Harrisonville Mayor Brian Hasek

Monday night the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen will be discussing the city's trash service and possibly considering accepting a bid for a new contract. As you know WCA acquired Town and Country Disposal who currently has the contract for Harrisonville. 

The new bids are essentially for the same services accept for a change to the yard waste pickup. Instead of once a week they will only pick up yard waste once a month. 

I know that many of you have been unhappy with the current service and I would encourage you to attend the meeting Monday night at 7 pm in city hall. I will ask for comments during public participation which is at the first of the meeting. 

You don't have to give a big speech or be a great public speaker, just tell us what you think. Thank you all and feel free to leave comments about this if you cannot make it.

From the desk of Harrisonville Mayor Brian Hasek

Heavy Rain Likely Thru Sunday Morning, Flooding Possible

It's still looking wet overnight across KC & surrounding areas.

Storms are expected to reform tonight around sunset and will persist through the overnight hours before moving out from west to east Sunday morning/afternoon. Scattered flooding possible; some areas, especially those sensitive to more rain due to recent heavy rains could see moderate to major flooding, so proceed carefully if outdoors tonight. There is a minimal threat for severe weather, mainly south of I-70 this afternoon and this evening. Gusty winds and hail around 1 - 1.5 inch are the primary concerns, aside from the larger flooding concerns.