Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Llacg Community Investment Fund, LLC to Olinger, William Str 22-40-31 //Se

Wilhelmson Properties, LLC to SC Hardin Properties, LLC Str 22-40-31 //Sw

Gillogly, Ralph H. to Morgan, Jene Daniel Str 6-42-33

Wingate, Adam K to Cook, Keaton Lt 27 Adrian, Original Town Of+

Fennewald, Jack to Raybourn, James Harrison Str 33-40-29 //Sw

Nieder, Les to Neider, Colby Str 23-41-33

Moore, Liberty D to Underwood, Thomas L Str 21-42-32

Shaver, Donna C. (Trustee) to Shaver, Troy F. Lt 1 Bl 5 Huston's 2nd Addn+

Cm Property Management LLC to Connor, Brandon Daniel Lt 2 Bl 6 Atkison Park Addn P3/10+

Talley, Warren Chuck to Corbin, Maddie Lt 5 Warford's Addn+

Airrington, Richard III to Kelley, Destinee L Str 22-40-31 //Se

Brooks, Ethan M to Ginger, Ashley Nicole Lt 1 Bl 8 Reese's Addn+

Maloney, Dawna to Pierce, Arthur Str 5-38-32 //Se

Jones, Adam Michael to Patterson, Joseph Allen Str 5-41-31 //Se+

Kopecky, George Milton Trust 02-22-2022 to Hokanson, Kelly J Str 20-40-33 //Ne

Marriage license

Welliver, Brian E and Moore, Liberty D

Fenton, Charles Thomas Ryan and Easum, Amber Kaye

Log Cabin Festival parade float winners

 

The 2025 Log Cabin Festival parade in Harrisonville packed streets as well as the square with young and old alike over the weekend. Float winners were First Place: Alliance Plumbing and Remodeling; Second Place: Sano Orthopedics and General Surgery and Third Place: Danna's Rollercoaster. Photo courtesy Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce.

A hauntingly good time at the Bates County Museum

 

A BLAST FROM THE PAST for many who attended the 'Spirit Stroll' held at the Bates County Museum on Saturday evening where visitors could learn more about local historical figures such as Robert Heinlein, David DeArmond, Virgil Ward, Reva Stubblefield, John Dykman, James Gartrell and many more. The event is held each October and next year's is already in the works; next on the Museum calendar will be a Murder Mystery Dinner November 22nd at 6 pm "A Thanksgiving Celebration, Almost, or Who Killed Thomas Turkay?". For more information, get details on Facebook or call the museum at 660-679-0134.

What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

See And Avoid, If You Can

Super-dry air dominated our region last week, with any showers limited to mid-Kansas and southeast Missouri. We checked Whiteman AFB’s meteorological report on Friday and saw the temperature at 27 Celsius and dew point at 14 C., an extreme 13-degree spread. The afternoon fair-weather cumulus clouds faded quickly as evening approached.

All of which encouraged flying, although local traffic was sparse. Patrick Huff flew in with his RV-8 homebuilt from New Century and a Cirrus SR22 visited. We also noted a Cessna 182 and a Piper Archer on the runway. Locally, the SkyDive KC Cessna 208B Caravan was flown back to the Indianapolis, IN area for a few days, and Gerald Bauer took the club Cessna 172 out on Saturday morning. Delaney Rindal flew her Cessna 150 to visit Oklahoma destinations.

Some needed maintenance at the Butler airport was taking place last week, including work on the recently upgraded Precision Approach Path lights, which had already failed. The interior of the waiting room has been repaired, and MoDot has given overdue haircuts to its frontal right-of-way, just in time for winter. No progress was reported on the inoperative fuel farm.

A new student pilot took to the air last month, as state representative Dane Diehl made his first solo trips around the traffic pattern under the watchful eye of instructor Delaney Rindal. Congratulations are in order for his achievement, as he continues to seek progress toward the private license.

On the national front, the FAA is rushing rule-making approval for mass unmonitored drones flying below 400 feet AGL, where only technology will prevent midairs with manned low-flyers like EMS helicopters and ag planes. Congress has mandated that such rights be granted, due to a strong lobbying effort from drone users. Any other aircraft flying down there will have to be fitted with $1000-and-up warning devices as “drone repellents” or give way. Last Wednesday, two 80-lb Amazon delivery drones ran into a construction crane in Tolleson, AZ while dropping off parcels; Bezos’ company is supposedly working on a fix.

Chinese drone-maker DJI, which reportedly has ties to China’s military, sells half of the drones used in this country. The ones weighing less than a half-pound (250 grams) are exempt from regulations applying to bigger unmanned vehicles. That’s like a thrown baseball waiting to be hit.

On the airline side, two CRJ-700 regional jets operating in Delta livery bumped into each other at La Gardia on Wednesday night, while taxiing on a crowded ramp. One plane’s wing got into the other’s cockpit, creating a big mess, with one stewardess hurt. In the dark, it’s hard to judge clearance and ground control instructions can only go so far to keep planes separated. 

Last week’s brain-teaser wanted to know which side of a propeller blade is termed the “face” of the prop. It’s the back side, most prone to chips from stones thrown up by the propwash. Now, for next week, tell us how many of the “Tuskegee Airmen” black pilots from WW-II are still living. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com. 

The Museum Minute: Prime farmland $135 an acre

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of October 8

1880 The Rich Hill Coal & Mining Company has over 1,000,000 bushels of coal ready for shipment.

1890 The Border Telephone newspaper, in Hume, has suspended publication due to "non-support of the community".

1920 The "Christy Lake Farm" south of Butler has been sold to Delbert Dooley for $61,000. The 451 acre farm is one of the most beautiful in the area.

1926 Herod E. Hopkins, of Rich Hill, wins the Audrain Fair hog calling contest.

1934 Thieves steal Glenn York's Chevy in Butler and use it in their robbery in Adrian. They got away with a total of $12.

1945 The War Chest drive begins today in Butler. They are hoping to raise $10,250.00.

1971 Lloyd Deems, of Butler and owner of Deems Farm Equipment in Lawrence Kansas dies when his plane collides with another near Topeka, Kansas. Age 51.

2002 The $1.6 million Palace Hotel renovation in Butler is set to begin. The 123 year old structure is at the east end of the north side of the Butler square.

A special gift on display at Bates County Admin building

 In preparation for the upcoming 250 years celebration, this flag was presented to Bates County by Missouri State Representative Sherri Gallick last week and is on display in the Bates County administration building. 

To see in person, you'll find it proudly on display in the clerk's office.

LaCygne police release encouraging report

 LCPD Community Update – Keeping You Informed

We’re proud to share the latest statistics through 3 quarters, as we continue our mission to serve and protect with Transparency, Ethics, and Professionalism.

Crime Statistics

Year to date, we maintain a 97% clearance rate on reported crimes. We’ve achieved a 100% clearance rate in crimes against persons, society, and property. The only exceptions are two theft cases that unfortunately remain unsolved.

Additionally, officers have served 28 arrest warrants, helping bring those cases closer to justice and accountability. Notably 28 is already 10 more arrests than 2024’s total and 20 more than 2023!

Traffic Stop Statistics

Of all traffic stops conducted, only 12% have resulted in citations. This reflects our department’s focus on education, awareness, and voluntary compliance, rather than punitive enforcement. But also, our dedication to High Visibility Patrol efforts.

Community Services Completed

70 Informational Reports

60 VIN Inspections

50 Fingerprinting or Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Inspections

478 Calls for Service, not resulting in a report or otherwise duplicated.

We have also conducted 370 area/building checks as part of a concentrated effort to ensure every part of town receives consistent patrol coverage, while also allowing officers to become more familiar with our neighborhoods and businesses, and to ensure they are properly secure.

We’re proud of the work our team does every day to build trust and keep our community safe. Thank you for your continued support!

For clarification, a "clearance" or "cleared case" is when probable cause is developed for suspect(s), which could result in an arrest, no charges filed at the request of the victim, or the suspect(s) is not prosecutable.

No bond for fugitive held in Cass county

On October 1st just after 4 p.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force arrested 28-year-old Dylan Lancaster of Kansas City.

Lancaster is charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors related to a pursuit on 09/03/25.

On that date, the Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the vehicle Lancaster was driving as stolen. This initiated a pursuit which ended near E 219th St. and State Route YY in Belton, where Lancaster fled on foot.

Deputies were unable to locate him that day. Then on 10/01/25, deputies with the C.A.U. and the U.S.M.S. Fugitive Task Force arrested him at a hotel near N. Corrington Ave. and 43rd St. in Kansas City.

His felony charges stemming from 09/03/25 are: Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree (Class D), Aggravated Fleeing A Stop Or Detention (Class D) and Property Damage - 1st Degree (Class E)

The misdemeanors are Operating A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner (Class B) and Leaving the Scene Of Accident (Class A). Lancaster also violated his parole in Missouri.

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department and the Jackson County Drug Task Force assisted with the apprehension of Lancaster as well.

He’s currently at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.