Appleton City students of the month

High school Students of the Month for November: Will Mahurin, Deziree Hood, and Sarah Parsons

Junior high Students of the Month for November: Tessa Schiereck, Gage Bauer, and Damara Hood

Lady Blackhawks take first place

The Junior High Lady Blackhawks took first in the Butler JH Basketball Tournament this week. Congrats, ladies and coaches!

-Courtesy Adrian News Leader

Upgrades and training for Appleton City fire department

Appleton City Fire Department, Ellett Memorial EMS, AC Police Dept. & St Clair County Deputies participated in a mass casualty incident training in town. These types of trainings are necessary so in a real situation setting everyone involved is prepared & is able to work together with correct communications to get the job done.

A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Leiber & her FFA Students for their continued support in helping out with these exercises.

We are extremely thankful this year, as we received a little bit of a early Christmas present last night with the delivery of 10 sets of new FireDex bunker gear! 

-courtesy Appleton City Fire Department

New details in Nicole Mallatt case

Transcript from the press conference held this morning in Butler

My name is Chad Anderson, I am the Sheriff of Bates County. We are here today in reference to the missing person Nicole Mallatt. Nicole is a 36 year old white female. She is approximately 5'3" and a 120 pounds. He has long brown hair.
Nicole was last seen on November 26, 2019 at approximately 7:40 p.m. Nicole is the mother of 3 children that range from 11 to 16 years old.

The Sheriff's Office received a missing person report on Friday November 29, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Deputies began generating leads and following up on them. On Monday morning the the Command Staff met and reviewed the case. A decision was made to activate the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad. The Major Case Squad is composed of law enforcement from Bates County, Vernon County, St. Clair County, Barton County, Cedar County and the municipalities within those counties. It also includes the MSHP. Investigators with the Major Case Squad has extensive training and experience in major investigations. We typically activate the squad when we have numerous leads to follow up on in a short period of time. This also allows for overview and direction of the investigation.

We are currently on our 7th day of the Investigation., So far we have recovered Nicole's phone, backpack and a pair of shoes. We have served a search warrant on Nicole's residence. That residence has been processed by the KCPD crime lab.

Our search has centered around the 220 acre property that she lived on with her boyfriend of 18 years. We have since moved our search to surrounding farms close to the residence. We will continue ground search until we no longer have any indication that our searches will produce evidence to her whereabouts.

I would like to address Nicole if she is watching now. "Nicole if you are watching me, you do not owe us an answer. If you have just decided to leave, I ask that you go to the nearest law enforcement agency and let them identify you so that we can offer closure to your family and friends. Our goal is to ensure you are safe and alive."

"To Nicole's family and friends, we will not rest until we have answers for you."

Bulldogs make all state team

Appleton City High School would like to congratulate the following football players for being voted to the All-State Team: George Siegismund - 1st team defensive line; Jarrett Long - 2nd team all-purpose back; Cameron Lawson - 2nd team offensive line; Tyler Stutesman - 2nd team linebacker.

Good job!

You're invited...

Notice of Election

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

It is hereby ordered, that a General Election will be held in the City of Drexel, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, as provided by law and the Ordinances of this city, for the purpose of electing the following City Officers to wit:

Alderman at Large – one year term
Alderman at Large – two year term
Alderman at Large – two year term

That the place for voting for Cass County Residents shall be at the Drexel City Hall 137 East Main Street, Drexel, Missouri. The place for voting for Bates County Residents shall be at the Drexel Community Center 410 E. Bates Street, Drexel, Missouri. The polls shall be open until 7:00 p.m.

Filing for a Declaration of Candidacy will begin on December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020 (normal hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Dec. 17 – Jan.20 and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. on Jan. 21) at the Drexel City Hall with the City Clerk for their names to be printed on the April 7, 2020 ballot.

Archie All Conference Team selected

Congrats to these Whirlwinds who made the WEMO Football All Conference Team:
Will Hartman 2nd team defensive end/2nd team all purpose
Larry Knibb 2nd team defensive tackle
Dakota Tiedeman 2nd team offensive lineman
Gavin Clark 2nd team linebacker/2nd team punter
Shane Bailey 2nd team wide receiver
Dylan Sutton 1st team all purpose/1st team defensive back
Nigel Johnson 1st team running back/2nd team defensive back