Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

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Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the April 2022, General Municipal Election.

Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes school boards, municipalities, fire districts and other political subdivisions has been shortened by two weeks following the passage of House Bill 271.

The opening day for candidates to file will be December 7, 2021, at 8 a.m. and the filing period will close on December 28, 2021, at 5 p.m.

“Municipal elections, perhaps, are the most important,” said Ashcroft. “It’s always inspiring to see individuals willing to run for local office and serve the people in their local communities.

We want to make sure people are aware of this important deadline change.

Way to go Mrs. Johnson

Congratulations to Clinton High School Special Education teacher, Cherity Johnson who was recently elected as a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) Central Region Board of Directors.

The Missouri State Teachers Association is a professional organization committed to educating students by protecting, supporting, and educating Missouri's educators.

Mrs. Johnson also serves as the President of the Clinton CTA (Community Teachers Association), a local affiliate of MSTA.

#CardinalPride

Notice from the City of Butler

Butler R-5 Junior/ Senior High School Honor Roll 1st Quarter 21-22

Congratulations to the following Butler R-5 Junior/ Senior High School Honor Roll 1st Quarter 21-22! 

Obituary - Carl Wayne Bowman

Carl Wayne Bowman, age 76, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Monday November 1, 2021. He was born in Goodrich, Kansas on June 29, 1945, the son of Roy and Eva Shafer Bowman. He served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Alma Dalion on March 27, 1999. Carl worked for General Motors for over thirty years before retiring.

He attended Mound City First Baptist Church, was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Floyd Bowman. Carl is survived by his wife, Alma, three sons, Isaac Bowman, Carl Bowman, Jr., and Ray Bowman, two brothers, Everett Bowman and Keith Bowman, a sister, Aldana Turner, and a grandchild, Paige.

Funeral service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm Friday, November 5 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. 

Contributions are suggested to the Mound City First Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Henry County Sheriffs Office seeking public assistance

The Henry County Sheriffs Office would like public assistance to identify and locate this person who fled from the scene of a stolen vehicle on EO Graham Road in Urich earlier today.

Subject believed to be still in the area on foot. Call 911 if seen.

Mark Alford makes campaign stop in Butler

Several Bates County Citizens gathered around the Gazebo on the Historic Butler Square on Wednesday afternoon as former Fox 4 morning show anchor turned politician Mark Alford greeted the crowd in his bid for US Congress. 

Mr. Alford answered questions and met with several people as well as the commissioners of the county. 

If you would like to learn more about Alfords campaign or donate to it you can visit his website Alford for 4th Congressional District as we take back America!

www.AlfordForCongress.com

Obituary - Shawn Prentice

Shawn Michael Prentice, 20, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Shawn was born June 17, 2001 in Santa Ann, CA to Robert B. Prentice and Kelly A. Pate.

Shawn was raised in the Deerfield area. He graduated from Nevada High School Class of 2019 where he played football and was a member of the FFA. Shawn was currently working at the Bates County Sheriff’s Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the races, and playing video games with friends.

Survivors include his mother, Kelly Pate, Stotts City, MO; a brother, Robert Prentice, Nevada, MO; as well as other relatives, and special friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating.