Bates County Old Settlers Day coming June 20th

Calling all local historical societies and towns that would like to have a table representing their area at the new old settlers day on June 20, Bates County courthouse lawn. Contact the museum 660-679-0134 or director@batescountymuseum.org

Adrian Area Historical Society

Papinville Historical Association


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Schedule for The Wall That Heals coming to Butler next week

Taps will be played at 8:30 pm each day

April 28, 2026
Anyone wanting to be in the escort will need to arrive at Family Center in Harrisonville at 10:30 a.m. The escort will promptly leave at 11:30. Escort route can be seen at bottom of page

April 29, 2026
The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day. Contact Jami Page at 660-424-4215 for information on guided tours

April 30
The Welcome Home ceremony will be held beginning at 10 am. Come early!

May 1
The Bringing Light to Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony will be held at 8:30 pm with orange lighting to honor our victims of Agent Orange

May 2
A Quilts of Valor ceremony will be held at 3 pm

May 3
The closing ceremony will be held at 1:45 p.m.

The Wall will close for visitors at 2:00 p.m.

If you would like to volunteer or have other questions please contact Marsha Youngblood at 816-716-9217, John Gray at 816-547-4797 or Jami Page at 660-424-4215

https://thewallthathealsbatescounty2026.org/

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Update regarding possibility of severe weather on Thursday evening

The 2/5 Slight risk has shifted to be a mostly Kansas thing for Thursday night.

Discrete cells / possible supercells may form Thursday afternoon but should be significantly west of our area.

As they progress into eastern KS and western MO, they could form more linear segments, so:

Large hail and damaging winds should become the predominant threat with time.

Brought to you by Mullinax Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

-Greg@660weather

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Archie students sound off at music contest

These past couple of weeks Archie Schools had several students perform at the MSHSAA and Higginsville Solo and Ensemble Contest. Here are the results from each:

MSHSAA Districts

Gabby Moore - Outstanding (Silver)

Jackson Martin - Exemplary (Gold)

Jackson Parks - Outstanding (Silver)

Jackson Martin will be performing again in Columbia, at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 1st!

Higginsville

Rachel BoatWright and Mae Cogan (duet) - Bronze

Abbie Conner - Gold

Chloe Elder - Silver

Chesney George - Gold

Courtesy Archie Schools

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Resources availabe for aging Missourians

Missouri is aging and the data confirms what many communities are already experiencing.

St. Louis County has the highest total population of residents age 65 and older, with 190,319 older adults, while Worth County has the fewest, with 510 older adults.

Fifty-four counties in Missouri now have populations where at least 20 percent of residents are age 65 or older. Hickory County ranks highest, with 32.35 percent of residents age 65+, while Pulaski County has the lowest share at 9.65 percent.

MU Extension works statewide to support healthy aging through education and community-based programs that help older adults stay active, connected and independent. From strength training and cognitive health to caregiver support and chronic disease management, our work meets Missourians where they are, whether in rural towns or urban centers.

As Missouri’s population continues to age, MU Extension remains committed to honoring older adults and partnering with communities to support quality of life at every stage.

Discover the available resources to assist older adults: https://brnw.ch/21x1L79

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Drug takeback event coming this weekend in Harrisonville

This Saturday (April 25th, 2026) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Harrisonville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring medications for disposal to CVS at 300 S Commercial St. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

For everyone's safety, please remember that the following cannot be accepted:

- Needles (including insulin and allergy pens)

- Sharp Objects

- Liquids and lotions

- Inhalers

- Aerosol Cans

To dispose of liquid medications, mix with cat litter and throw away.

To dispose of sharps, place them in a laundry detergent bottle, tape the lid closed, and mark "sharps" on the outside.

These restrictions help to maintain a safe environment for both the public and our employees. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

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