Diana "Jill" Tiona, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Butler Center in Butler. She was born November 1, 1956 to Jim Tiona Jr. and Florilla Frieze Tiona in Butler.
Jill is survived by one son, Nick; one daughter, Joni; mother, Frosti; one brother, Jimmy and his Texas family; and one sister, Crissi. Jill was preceded in death by her father, Jim Tiona Jr.
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From 8:30 a.m. until noon, participants gave it their all in hopes of landing the biggest fish. (And yes, we can confirm there are fish in Butler City Lake—some of us just didn’t have much luck!)
But several young fishers reeled in some impressive catches:
Ages 6 & Under:
1st Place: Wade – 13 1/4 inches
2nd Place: Walker – 9 1/4 inches
3rd Place: Jesse – 8 1/2 inches
Ages 7–11:
1st Place: Jazmine – 13 1/2 inches
2nd Place: Alexis – 13 inches
3rd Place: Bentley – 11 inches
Ages 12–15:
1st Place: Camden with a huge 19 1/4-inch fish!
2nd Place: Camden – 13 inches
3rd Place: Brayden – 9 1/2 inches
Trophies and participation medals were generously donated by the Butler Police Department, with additional prizes including:
Free vanilla ice cream coupons from Sonic
One-day pool passes from the City of Butler
Moo-tropolis passes from Udderly Nuts
A free fishing pole courtesy of the Elks Lodge
After the awards were handed out, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch of hot dogs and burgers, lovingly prepared by the Children’s Guardians.
A heartfelt thank you to all who helped make this event possible—and for helping bring back the joy of the Kids Fishing Derby Tournament! Here’s to many more years of casting lines, making memories, and reeling in the fun. -Staff photos and story
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of June 4
1812 The Territory of Missouri is dictated out of the Territory of Louisiana. Missouri is later admitted as a Territory by Pres. James Madison.
1898 The Merwin Business College building is rapidly taking shape. The cost is $10,000.
1918 Captain James P. Arnold is killed near Cantigny, France and thus becomes the first Bates Countian to die in action during World War 1.
1957 Someone ransacks the Sky Vue Drive in theatre in Butler, several articles taken.
1965 Two thirds of the Sky Vue Drive in theatre is blown away in a windstorm, US 71 highway in Butler.
1979 Henry Schmidt, 13, of Amoret is killed when a train strikes a car in which he was a passenger. Another child, Tammy Holloman, 7, also dies in the accident.
1991 The McCleary's of Adrian purchase negatives of photographs taken by Arthur Tracy, of Amoret and print a collection of farm scenes, of Western Bates County.
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Flying weather was impacted by Canadian wildfire smoke over the weekend, with beige haze restricting visibility somewhat. Once in a while, rain is welcome to wash the skies clean. But, for the most part, pilots enjoyed great spring flying weather.
