Monday, July 22, 2024

Some exciting news from the Bates County Museum

The Bates County museum has a new YouTube channel. The Butler 1939 film by the Butler Lions club can now be viewed online! 

You can find the link on the Bates County Historical Society and Museum Facebook page. More content will be added soon.



Obituary - Kelly Bagby

Kelly Bagby age 59 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by love and family.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

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

Obituary - Brian Myers

Brian Myers, 59 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away July 7, 2024 at his home in Kansas City. Cremation, with no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Brian Leon Myers was born September 1, 1964 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas the son of John Myers and Joanne Jacobs.

He graduated from Butler High School and stayed close to home most of his life. Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing every chance he could, and in his younger days, playing basketball.

He was a jack of all trades, including working as a farm hand for Dave Cook and at the local cabinet shop.

Brian was always making people laugh with his onery jokester ways and more often than not, ended his jokes with his favorite saying, “That’s funny right there, I don’t care who you are.”

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, John Myers and Joanne Williams, and his brother Bruce Myers. Survivors include, one daughter, Kayla Knapp, three sons, BJ Myers, Blake Myers, and Dallas Myers, one sister Brenda Myers Hall, and five grandchildren, Lynnzi, Zayne, Hayze, Bredan, and Rylee.

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.




Sunday, July 21, 2024

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!





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