Safety Village a great success

Last week 35 preschool age children attended the safety village program presented by the Bates County Elks 2653 and directed by Tiffany Blaser. 

The children had fun learning about safety and community helpers like the BCMH paramedics, butler Police officers, butler fighter fighters, and the osage valley crew. 

The Elks would like to thank all of our community sponsors, donors and all special guest for making this year's program a success.

All good things must come to an end!

All good things must come to an end! August 16, 2024 will be Amsterdam Cafe last day in business. It’s been a great ride and only wished we had been in Amsterdam 30 years ago. My body is wore out! Our staff has been amazing for the past 5 years. Our customers have been awesome.

I also want to thank Randy Shannon for giving us the opportunity to be part of “Amsterdam Main Street”. God Bless each one and Thank you. Randy & Diane Weiss

Not sure what the future holds for the cafe. Stay tuned.

Harrisonville Chamber hits huge milestone!

Harrisonville Chamber hits huge milestone! At the Chamber Luncheon on Thursday July 18th Boss Realty joined the chamber and became the 300th member right afterwards Cupcakes for Goodness Sake also joined making 301 members!! We are so thankful for all our members and their continued support!!

Pictured left to right: Bing Schimmelpfenning (chamber director), Denise Cox (Exterior Plus Roofing), Sarah Boston (Boss Realty), Obie Carl (Chamber Foundation president)

Bates County represented at 2024 National High School Rodeo Finals

Let’s congratulate our two Bates County High School Rodeo competitors that traveled to Rock Springs Wyoming this week to compete in the 2024 National High School Rodeo Finals.

Hume Graduate and 2024 Missouri State Champion Trap Shooter, McCrae Rogers placed 31st out of 147 shooters.

Butler Graduate and 2024 Missouri Reserve Champion Bronc Rider, Cameron Anderson placed 56th out of 114 riders.

Great Job boys and way to represent Bates County and Missouri at National Finals!!

2024 Butler High School Registration Information

 See the attached flyer for important registration dates in August!

Butler Chamber Car Show a hit yesterday

Around 30 vehicles braved the weather yesterday as the Butler Chamber of Commerce hosted a car show on the historic Butler square. 

The crowd enjoyed food and live music from Leon Troyer with special guest Frankie G "The double axe duo" and of course some really cool cars. The trophies were fabricated and made by Bennett & Miller Transmission of Butler. 

The chamber would like to thank everyone who came out and supported this event. A special thanks to all the volunteers who worked hard to make this a success. 

Appleton City man injured in early morning crash

On Sunday July 21st around 4:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 Highway around 2 miles east of Appleton City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2016 Volkswagen Passat driven by 33 year old Evan M. Ward of Appleton City traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.

Mr. Ward sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by private vehicle to Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240370629

Obituary - Ronnie E. McCubbin

Ronnie E. McCubbin age 67 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Thursday, July 18, 2024 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will have a time for sharing stories of Ronnie's life at 5:30 p.m.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.