New teachers announced for the Ballard R-2 School District

The Ballard R-2 School District would like to introduce our new teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. Left to right...

Sarah Russell - Social Studies
Elizabeth Boston - Art
Jackson Duncan - 6th Grade
Robbie Mossman - PE
Calee McElwain - 3rd Grade
Stephanie Lovelace - Counselor

Welcome to all our new teachers! We are looking forward to seeing students and having a fabulous year!

Ervin Cable Construction LLC to locate regional construction office in Clinton

The Clinton Economic Development is please to announce that another quality company Ervin Cable Construction Company LLC is investing and creating needed jobs in Clinton, MO

Missouri Governor Mike Parson in Harrisonville today

We were honored to welcome Governor Mike Parson and the First Lady to the Historic Harrisonville Square today, as we continue to celebrate the Missouri #Bicentennial!

While in town, Governor Parson joined Judy Bowman, Mayor of Harrisonville, Cass County Missouri Government Commissioner Monty Kisner and Larry Boucher of the Cass County Missouri Historical Society, as they spoke to the history of the great state of Missouri, the importance of maintaining strong values and the dedication of those working to ensure that those values still remain for future generations of Missourians.

While speaking, Mayor Bowman presented the Governor with books highlighting the history of Cass County and presented flowers to the First Lady.

The Governor and First Lady also enjoyed a tour of the Historic Cass County Courthouse and spent time speaking with many wonderful Harrisonville residents.

Power Outage in Harrisonville

ATTENTION: Harrisonville City staff are aware of the current power outage and are working diligently to correct it.

Staff do not have an timeline for when power will be back on, but hope to have everyone restored very soon.

We appreciate your patience during this time.

Obituary - Shelly Lynn Kirkendoll

Shelly Lynn (Rogers) Kirkendoll, 52, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, Missouri. Shelly was born January 27, 1969 in Kansas City, MO.

Shelly was raised in Kansas City and attended school there. She came with her family to Sheldon during the 1990’s and attended Crowder College in Nevada. Shelly worked at Pizza Hut in Nevada many years.

She was married to Larry Kirkendoll, Jr. and to this marriage three children were born, son, Larry W. Kirkendoll, III (Kayla) Nevada, daughter, Harlie Kirkendoll, California, and son Shawn Kirkendoll, Nevada. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Liberty Kirkendoll, Kaydence Kirkendoll, Keegan Kirkendoll, Lucille Parker, and Chase Parker; and her mother, Patricia Rogers, Nevada. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Max Kirkendoll.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Robert Fox officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Arrest made in Lamar after attempted robbery

On 08/12/21, at about 08:20am, law enforcement officers from The Lamar Police Department, The Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a call of a robbery in progress at the Community National Bank and Trust in Lamar Mo. Officers arrived as the offender was exiting the bank and he was quickly taken into custody.

Rowdy J. Masterson, 50 of Lamar was taken into custody at the scene. The Lamar Police Department submitted charges for Attempted 2nd Degree Robbery, Terroristic Threats and Felony Resisting arrest. Masterson was later formally charged through the Barton County Prosecutor’s office; currently Masterson is being held on a no bond warrant.

There was not a weapon displayed during this incident and no one from the bank was injured. This incident was ended quickly, and the offender was taken into custody at the scene thanks in large part to the quick, alert actions of the bank staff; we commend them for their response.

Updated Obituary - Everett D. Banks

A celebration of life memorial service for Everett D. Banks will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Community of Christ Church in Butler, Missouri. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Everett Dee Banks, age 65 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Monday, August 9, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born April 1, 1956 to Ira A. and Violet May Dodge Banks in Odessa, Missouri.

Everett is survived by his wife, Vickie Banks of Rich Hill, Missouri; six children, Christina Knoernschild and husband Robert of Columbus, Georgia, Steven Cates of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Brandon Turney of Butler, Missouri, Buddy Cates of Archie, Missouri, Melissa Matkosky and husband Samuel of Hermitage, Missouri and Austin Baumgardner of Wellsville Missouri; two brothers, William Banks of Lexington, Missouri and Dennis Banks and wife Oakie of Washington; one sister, Rebekah Burchum of Windsor, Missouri; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; one brother, John Banks; and two sisters, Iris Stout and Vickie Williams.

Obituary - Carole Suzanne Renne

Carole Renne, 73 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Cox Health Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, August 20, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). A visitation will be held Friday, prior to the service, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rich Hill Christian Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Carole Suzanne Renne was born May 4, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Forrest and Freda North Robinson. She grew up in the Shawnee Mission area and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1967. In 1970 she was united in marriage to William Renne, Jr. To this union two boys were born, William Renne, III, and Wyatt Renne. When her children were old enough to attend school, Carole began working for the Social Security Administration. She retired after a 45 year career working for the US Government. Carole was an active mom, she was very involved her sons’ activities growing up. She helped with 4-H and FFA projects and attended each of their sporting events. As time went by Carole became an active member of Rich Hill Christian Church and enjoyed her days in retirement playing with grandchildren.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents and husband William Renne, Jr. She is survived by her sons William Renne, III, Wyatt Renne and wife Paige, seven grandchildren, Walker, Austin, Hailey, Wyatt Jr., Emily Rose, Tempest, and Pheonix, and one great-grandchild Willow. She also leaves behind her adopted son Brian Ellison, her sister Donna Olsen and husband Tim, and their children, Chris McHenry, Tiffany Olsen, and Timothy Olsen, Jr., along with many cousins and extended family members and friends.