Harry S. Truman Visitor Center will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, April 15th

We are pleased to announce that the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center in Warsaw will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, April 15th. 

Operating hours will be Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Tuesday/Wednesday. Staff and visitors will be required to wear face masks while inside the Visitor Center.

We look forward to seeing you next month!
Photo by Ranger Sandersfeld

Obituary - Dixie Lee Knier

Dixie Lee Knier, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home in Nevada. Dixie was born July 24, 1935 in Westerly, WV to Charles L. and Lenora E. (Rust) Shamblin.

Dixie came to Neosho from New York State where she resided for seven years. She has lived in Nevada for the past three years. Dixie loved her family and her many friends.

Survivors include, one son, Carl Knier of Nevada and his wife Chandra of Neosho; two granddaughters, Teresa Knier, Joplin, MO, and Danielle Knier, Neosho, MO; one great granddaughter, Nylah Rose Knier; one sister, Debra Shamblin, Alabama; two nieces, Heather Hubbs and Holly Hubbs, both of Durango, CO.

No services are planned.

Missing Cass County man found dead in Lafayette County

Harrisonville, MO. – A man reported missing in Cass County on March 5th, has been identified as the victim of a homicide in Lafayette County. Detectives with the Cass, Lafayette, and Ray County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating the death of Tyler M. Gooding, 25, Pleasant Hill, as a homicide.

On Monday, investigators following leads in the case identified a person of interest in Lafayette County. That person was taken into custody after a lengthy pursuit in Ray County on Monday afternoon involving numerous law enforcement agencies.

At this time the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in the investigation. The person arrested on Monday is currently in custody at the Lafayette County Jail.

“While not the outcome we had hoped for when searching for a missing person, the collective efforts of multiple sheriff offices lead to the identification and arrest of a suspect,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

Obituary - James Gorman

James's wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services at this time. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James Robert Gorman, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, March 3, 20201 at his home in Butler. He was born July 15, 1954 to James Russell and Sally Marie Haller Gorman in Havre, Montana.

James is survived by his wife, Libby Gorman of Butler, Missouri.

A big thank you!

This morning Jerry & Annette Brown were able to present & bless the Butler, Missouri PD with a smart TV for Dispatchers & Officers to keep up to date on weather & news. This addition will allow them to be even more proactive in protecting the community!

Old 71 Speedway prides themselves on being a Grassroots establishment that focuses on providing a positive & friendly family environment for the community!

Here at Old 71 Speedway, we appreciate all that the city & county officers do to protect the community & help at the race track!!

BCMH Auxiliary Volunteer of the year award

Congratulations are due to Paula Shaffer, Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year for Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Paula began her volunteer service to the hospital in 2014. Paula has previously served in volunteer capacities as a 4-H leader and served on the Bates County Fair Board. 

She is a joy to work with and donates her time so generously. Paula has volunteered over 1,400 hours at the hospital.

On March 5th, Paula was presented with a mantel clock in honor of this deserved recognition.

Butler FBLA headed to state....

FBLA headed to state…

Andon Cook: 6th Place in Accounting I and advancing to State

Triston Trumbore: 4th Place in Securities and Investments and advancing to State

Jade Warmbrodt: 3rd Place in Political Science, 4th Place in Personal Finance and advancing to State in both events

Joleigh Barth: 2nd Place in Intro to Business Math, 5th Place in Accounting I, 5th Place in Intro to Business, advancing to State in all three events

Butler Senior Makenzie Jarreau signs with Southwest Baptist University for cheering

Makenzie Jarreau is signing today with the Southwest Baptist University stunt team as a backstop. She has been cheering competitively for 9 years and for Butler High School for 3 years. This past year, as a Senior, she held a co-captain position for Fall cheer and served as captain for Winter cheer.

 
Cheerleading has always been a big part of Makenzie’s life. That being said, she is definitely ready and excited to take it to the college level. In general, being a leader is a big part of Makenzie’s life - as she has been on the Butler cheer squad. Mackenzie can’t wait to see what opportunities present themselves and what she can bring to SBU with her great attitude and love for the sport of cheerleading!