8 year old Adrian youth takes 1st place in National motocross competition

 

Over the weekend Edwin Meyer, age 8, from Adrian Missouri won first place in the Micro 3 (ages 7-8) Limited class at the AMA amateur national motocross championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. 

He went 1-1 in the first two motos and in the third moto he wrecked the first lap and pushed through the crowd to finish 4th. In his interview after moto 3, he says he thinks he sprained or fractured his ankle in the wreck- but continued despite adversity.  

Edwin also competed in the 65cc (7-9) Limited class and took 6th overall. 

Instagram users can see his photo with AMA plate here plate: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM1QA9fJLgS/?igsh=NTUxaHRkajB4cmRy

On his Instagram page, you can send a congratulatory message: https://www.instagram.com/fastedwin36?igsh=MWZ5N2g4eGs4a3JyOQ==

Here is the video of moto 2: https://youtu.be/JXFvrgZ4ez4?si=Bv4xiemZ6WAcBaBS

RacerTV should be posting videos of some of his wins as well.

Warmer today, don't change your weekend plans yet...

Tips for dealing with scammers

Courtesy of the Harrisonville Police Department

 Scammers goals are to get your personal information and/or money. These fraudsters utilize fear, desperation, crisis, and pressure tactics to con and prey on their victims. Scammers' delivery methods and messaging can quickly change. Basic security measures can help protect you from the latest and most common scams.

• Enable multifactor authentication.

Add this feature to any account(s) that offer it as an option and try to use a non-SMS version to protect yourself from SIM swapping (theft of your cellular telephone number, a form of identity theft).

• Research companies.

Before you make a purchase or donation, take a few minutes to review the company. Do a web search for its name plus "scam" or "reviews". Research charities on Charity Navigator or Charity Watch.

• Do NOT refund or forward overpayments.

Be careful whenever a company or person asks you to refund or forward part of a payment. Often, the original payment will be fraudulent and taken back later.

• Be vigilant about unusual payment requests.

Scammers frequently request payments through wire transfers, money orders, cryptocurrencies, or gift cards. These types of payments can be more challenging to trace, and reverse compared to other payment methods, potentially leaving you with limited options for recourse.

If you're the victim of a scam, you can file a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC 1-877-382-4357 or visit IC3.gov) and your local law enforcement.

La Cygne welcomes new officer

 

The La Cygne Police Department is proud to welcome our newest Part-Time Officer, Timothy Hsiao (pronounced “Shoow”).

Officer Hsiao has been a certified law enforcement officer since 2022, serving communities similar in size and character to La Cygne. He brings a unique and valuable combination of intellectual insight and tactical expertise to our team.

In his full-time career as a college professor, Officer Hsiao developed a strong interest in law enforcement through his work teaching applied ethics, particularly as it intersects with the criminal justice system. His academic background enhances his approach to policing, blending thoughtful analysis with real-world application.

Officer Hsiao has shown his commitment to professional excellence by earning certifications as a Master Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer (F.T.O.), and in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.).

We are excited to welcome Officer Hsiao to the department and look forward to the knowledge, dedication, and professionalism he brings to our community.

Obituary - Rickey Foster

 Rickey Ray Foster, 65, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Rickey was born December 26, 1959 in Kansas City, KS to Virgil Ray and Irish Lee (Griffen) Foster.

     Rickey is survived by a son, Cody Foster, Nevada; two step-sons, Lincoln Whaley (Jenni), and Lance Whaley, both of Nevada; two step-grandchildren, Hazen Whaley and Hallie Whaley;  a brother, Dan Foster, Wichita, KS; two sisters, Michelle Lindsay, El Dorado Springs, MO, and Shauna Alexandria, Bozeman, MT; and his best friend, John McCane, Nevada.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his companion, Debbie Crites.

     Funeral services will be held at  2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Steve Russ officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

     Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Doris McGuire

Doris Jean McGuire of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Baptist Homes of Adrian, MO. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Staff of the Baptist Homes of Adrian.

Doris was born on January 28, 1948, to Earl and Martha (Boag) McGuire in Butler, MO. Doris grew up on the family farm north of Butler, where she enjoyed the peace of rural life. She loved hearing the sounds of nature, such as the birds singing, coyotes howling, and the bullfrogs in harmony in the pond; all of it was music to her soul. In her young days, she attended Shady Dell Rural School through 8th grade, where she never missed a day. She then attended Butler High School and graduated with the class of 1966.

Doris worked at Glenn's Café in Butler, MO, as a dishwasher and part-time fry cook. She later moved to Kansas City and began her 35-year career at the Community Blood Center. There, she made many lasting friendships, many of which she still met monthly for breakfast dates long after her retirement. In her younger years, Doris enjoyed going to square dances with the Plaza Singles Club. She met Remy Blanchaert in 1998, and they were dear companions for 23 years before his passing in 2021. She then moved to Adrian, MO, in February of 2022, to be close to her childhood home and her cousin, Mary. After moving to Adrian, she enjoyed monthly breakfasts with her church group and lunches with grade school classmates. Doris loved the small town living where she was able to get to know several people through attending Bible Studies or volunteering at Frontier Village. Doris cared for and loved animals of all kinds, from her horses in her youth to her loved dogs, Tippy and Buddy, and made sure her bird feeders were always full. She also loved her flowers and was always finding new ones to plant on her back deck and taking photos and sharing those memories with her friends. Doris loved listening to music, especially Chris LeDoux and Jim Reeves.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Robert Earl McGuire and infant David Wayne McGuire. She is survived by many cousins and friends and will be missed by all.

Obituary - Lois Raynes

Lois Carole (Schmidli) Raynes, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.

Lois Carole was born on April 19, 1935 in St. Clair County, MO, to Will and Cora (Evans) Schmidli. She was the last of 7 children to be born. She enjoyed her childhood and especially her Shetland pony, Pal, and attending country schools with her sister, Mildred, as her teacher for six years of grade school. Her sisters, Mildred and Edyth, were always a joy in her life. She attended Lowry City High School and made new friends there. This was a fun experience for her.

After high school, she went to work in Kansas City and then to Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, where she met Robert Raynes, which led to a lasting courtship. They were married in Odessa, MO, in 1957, and to this union they had four children: Paul, Karen, Ronald, and Lisa. They lived in Kansas City and she worked for various companies. They moved to Harrisonville in 1971 and did some farming on 20 acres while the kids went to school and other various activities.

Carole worked for the zoning office in Harrisonville for several years before going to work in Kansas City for Bendix/Allied Corporation and was there for 15 years before retiring in 1997. She made lasting friendships while there. She was a member of the Harrisonville Christian Church and Pleasant Valley Homemakers Extension Club. The "club" was an important part of her life.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 2014; her daughter, Karen Lynn, in 1964; her brothers: Bill, Ted, Charles, and Maurice; her sisters, Mildred and Edyth; her beloved dog, Tiny, and a special niece, Margie Retterath. She is survived by her children: Paul Raynes of Raymore, MO; Ron Raynes of Harrisonville, MO; and Lisa Raynes of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

'Pack A Police Car' school supply promotion exceeds expectations

 

Well, once again, this community we serve has left us speechless. On Thursday night, we did a school supply drive called Pack A Police Car. We had never done this before and weren't really sure what to expect on a Thursday night for only 2 hours.

As you can see below, our expectations were far surpassed and we are so thankful! In that short time period, we received enough donations to fill 4 shopping carts and had hundreds of dollars in cash donations that we used to buy even more. The generosity and support we saw that night reminded us all why we are so proud to serve the citizens of Harrisonville. Thank you for always supporting us when we try new ways to be involved with the community!

Courtesy Harrisonville Police Department