From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Natural disasters will bring our country together on so many levels. People will stop their lives and travel across the country to help our fellow Americans. 

That’s what makes America the Greatest Country on Earth. While it brings the best out in good people. It will also bring out the worst scammers and opportunist.

 
In the days ahead you will see fundraising for the victims, the emergency works and aid relief in general. Every year we give billions of dollars to organizations and groups to find out only a small percentage actually helped the devastated areas.

 
You work hard for your money and your a great person. But please do a little research about where your money is going and how much will actually reach the people in need. 

I won’t endorse any particular organization but want to remind you this is the time scammers will hit you and you elderly loved ones that just want to help. Have this conversation with them!

Sheriff Chad Anderson

Homecoming tomorrow in Appleton City

Friday September 30th will be the Appleton City Bulldogs “Surfing into victory” Homecoming parade at 2:30 p.m.

After the parade JH/HS students that are walkers, drivers, and parent pick up will be released for the parade route.

Bus riders will be coming back to school and getting on the bus at normal time. If you have any questions please contact the HS office.

The Appleton City Bulldogs (3-2) will face the Osceola Indians (1-4) and a Homecoming Dance will follow the conclusion of the game-11:30pm (Semi-formal/Casual dress $3 or $5/couple).

Wanted out of Miami County Kansas

Road work starting today on northbound I- 49 at State Route C/J and Peculiar Way

Crews will repaving the roadway surface of portions of northbound I- 49 at State Route C/J and Peculiar Way today in Cass County. 

This work will require various closures in the area. Motorists may need to seek alternate routes. All work is weather permitting.

Thursday, September 29th

MoDot Crews will CLOSE right most lane of northbound I-49 and the on and off ramps at State Route C/J at northbound I-49 beginning at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th until approximately 6 a.m., or until the roadway is drivable.

Friday, Sept. 30

Crews will CLOSE the right most lane of northbound at Peculiar Way and the on and off ramps at Peculiar Way and I-49 beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, until approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, September 29th or until the roadway is drivable.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. 

Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

Butler Elementary Student Council Sponsoring Socktober

Hucksters Day set for October 15th on the historic Butler Square

Obituary -Junior Kroos

Walter William “Junior” Kroos, age 79, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1942 in Ionia, Missouri the son of Walter J.H. Kroos, Sr. and Ada (Brown) Kroos. He grew up and attended school in Lincoln and later graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. Junior was united in marriage to Norma Kearns in Windsor, Missouri on December 31, 1966. 

They made their home on a farm in Benton County. Junior raised cattle, grew crops and diary farmed all his life. He enjoyed music and started playing guitar at the age of ten. Junior played in a band, as lead guitar, most every weekend for the past sixty years. He also enjoyed to hunt and fish.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Walter and Ada Kroos, a son, Jeremi Kroos, an infant brother, Leonard Kroos, an infant son, Jeffery, a sister Anne McMullin and a brother, John Kroos.

Junior is survived by his wife Norma Kroos, of the home, a daughter Shelbi Force, and husband Steve, of Savannah, Missouri, three grandchildren; Shaya Force, of Colorado, Matthew Force, of Savannah and Michaela Force, of Illinois, a sister, Jessie Hagen, of Cole Camp, Missouri, numerous other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services for Walter “Junior” Kroos will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow the funeral at the Lincoln Cemetery.

2nd Annual Bates County Posse Invitational Rodeo

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Posse, Adrian Optimist Club and Rodeo Gold Productions have teamed up with many local sponsors to bring back the 2nd Annual Posse Invitational Rodeo. Mark your calendars for this wonderful free event October 8, 2022.