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Brew Haven getting close to opening in Butler

Today was highly productive! All our staff were present, and we successfully conducted training sessions. We experienced a significant number of walk-ins and regretfully had to turn them away.

Please note that our official opening day for the public will be Tuesday, September 3rd. Our operating hours will be Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the kitchen closing at 2:00 p.m. During this time, we will still offer espressos, teas, lemonades, and selections from our pastry case. On Saturdays and Sundays, we will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Additionally, today we had the pleasure of serving Community Bank, Shelter Insurance Bryan Tippie, and the team at Kellie Davidson State Farm.

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Belton man injured in one vehicle crash

On Monday August 26th around 3:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle crash on I-49 south bound north of North Cass Parkway.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the south bound 2003 Honda driven by a 19 year old Elijah R. Barnes of Belton, Missouri overcorrected, left the roadway, and overturned.

Mr. Barnes sustained minor injuries and was transported by Central Cass EMS to Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240436970

Obituary - Cassandra Ann Wallace

Cassandra Ann Wallace, 48, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2024 in Liberal, MO. Cassandra was born June 23, 1976 in Nevada to Walter D. and Nancy Mae (Stone) Burris. She was united in marriage to Darren Wallace and to this union three children were born.

Cassandra was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1994. She has been a caregiver to her grandbabies for many years. Her biggest love was being with her grandchildren and caring for them, and she enjoyed entertaining family and friends.

Survivors include her three children: Braxton Wallace (Kimberly Johnson), Liberal, MO, Trenton Wallace, Liberal, MO, and Kailee Wallace (David Terrell), Nevada, MO; five grandchildren, Zayden, Payton, Falen, David, and Hazel; her significant other, Bobby Smith, Liberal, MO; a sister, Elizabeth Hedges (Brian), Stockton, MO; a brother, Richard Burris, Nevada, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darren on July 21, 2005, her parents and a sister, Bettrinae Garren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Kerry Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Obituary - Kimberly "Kimmi" Evans

Kimberly "Kimmi" Evans age 60 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her home in Garden City, Missouri.

Cremation with no services scheduled with Inurnment at Calvary Episcopal Church Columbarium, Williamsville, New York at a later date.

In Lieu of Flowers family suggests contributions to be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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

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Obituary - Thelma Cleo Six

Thelma Cleo Six, 91, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with a visitation at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Rural Fire Department or Crescent Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available to us from the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

Obituary - Nita L. Hanna

Nita L. Hanna, age 65, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2024.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. The visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Nita was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 30, 1958, the daughter of Everett E. Rutherford and Norma J. Shorthose. Nita was one of twelve children, growing up in a large family, there was never a dull moment. She received her GED in 1978 and pursued her associate’s degree in criminal justice in 1998. Nita pursued her career as an administrator’s assistant for the Jackson County Family Court for many years. Nita loved spending her spare time playing cards, Bingo, Bowling, and watching Hallmark movies.

Nita was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Norma Rutherford; her husband, Steve Hankins; three brothers, James, George, and Michael Rutherford; and one sister, Linda Shoemaker.

She is survived by her two loving children, James Hankins and Angel Bebout (Shaun); one brother, Everett D. “Sonny” Rutherford; six sisters, Deanna Morris, Katherine Robinette, Virginia “Ginger” Wilson (Bob), Lisa Robbins (Jimmy), Gladys Brown (Scott), and Reba Mitzel; five grandchildren, Haylee Brown (Jerry), Hanna Skaggs, Kayleen Bebout, Austin Bebout, and Ayden Bebout; and six great grandchildren, Keaton, Karson, Kinslee, Wrenley, Willow, and Blakeleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation 13451 Briar St suite 202, Leawood, KS 66209.