Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Learn more about The Wall That Heals coming to Bates County this Spring
Apply now to be a Century Farm
Since its inception in 1976, the Missouri Century Farms program has celebrated farms that have remained within the same family for a century or more. This initiative honors the dedication and hard work of Missouri's farmers, who have played a pivotal role in our state's history and continue to nourish our nation.
So far, more than 8,000 farms have received this recognition.
If your farm has been in the family for 100+ years as of Dec. 31, 2026, apply for the Century Farm designation and receive a certificate, sign and booklet to commemorate your heritage.
Apply today: https://brnw.ch/21wZAJm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Obituary - Wayne Warren Fode
Wayne was born September 18, 1936, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, to Gotthelf and Emelia (Laux) Fode. He had a lifetime career in freight traffic and transportation with extensive experience in various aspects of the transportation industry in Canada. After relocating to Southern California, he continued his career in trucking and freight forwarding. He worked as a salesman for Bullet Freight Services, in Los Angeles, CA, then served as the Western Regional Sales Manager until his retirement. After retiring, he continued as a consulting agent for the company.
On March 18, 1989, he married Janie McGehee of Nevada, Missouri. They lived in Anaheim Hills, California until retiring to Ozark, MO in 2004.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Janie Fode; two sons, Brent Fode, Los Angeles, CA and Scott Fode, Ozark, MO; three step-daughters, Cindy Swisher, Lake Ozark, MO, Lisa Jajko, Ozark, MO and Jamie Patrick, Branson, MO; two sisters, Joy St. Amand, and Hope Woods, both of Montreal, Canada; nieces and nephews, Patrick, Terry, Jamie, Katherine, Victoria, and Tracy; grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea, Baylee, Nikki, Sam, Aaron, Katie, Maddie, Addison, and Sydney; as well as several great-nieces and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Kathy Perret.
A graveside service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, MO.
Obituary - Billie Lee Dick
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time. Burial will be at 10:00 am, Friday in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Mound City First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box J Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Obituary - Robert Hutchinson
Cremation, with private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrust to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
A complete obituary is pending at this time.
Butler Chamber names Samantha Stump as new Director
We are thrilled to announce that Samantha Stump has stepped into the role of Director for the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce!Many of you already know Samantha as the face behind Sam’s Bakery, where she’s spent years building sweet connections across Butler. As a local business owner herself, Samantha understands the dedication it takes to grow a brand and the importance of a supportive community.
Beyond the bakery, Samantha brings a wealth of experience in professional partnerships and marketing from her time at State Farm and Studio M Salon & Boutique. She is a "boots-on-the-ground" leader who is passionate about:
Advocating for our local small business owners.
Boosting our community’s digital presence and visibility.
Building strong, lasting partnerships that help our economy thrive.
“I am honored to serve the community I call home,” says Samantha. “I look forward to working alongside our members to ensure our local businesses have the tools and support they need to succeed.”
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
Important notice from the City of Archie
The Water Department also anticipates doing the last shut down for the final tie-in on this water main on Monday, February 16. Another notice will be posted closer to that dat. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed. We are one step closer to being able to isolate smaller portion of the City when doing water line repairs and replacements.
MFA Oil announces enhancements to Petro-Card 24 stations
The newly installed fuel pumps now feature state-of-the-art payment technology, allowing customers to enjoy seamless transactions directly at the pump. Payment options include MFA Oil’s Petro-Card 24 and Preferred Customer credit cards, alongside all major credit and fleet cards.
“This technology upgrade is a testament to our commitment to reliability and convenience for our Petro-Card 24 customers,” said Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations. “It ensures that our members and customers have access to dependable fuel around the clock.”
Looking ahead, MFA Oil plans to roll out similar upgrades across all Petro-Card 24 locations by the end of 2026, underscoring its dedication to enhancing customer experience across its network of over 180 stations in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, and Kansas. Each station offers high-quality fuels such as BOSS® Performance Diesel and REVital Detergent Gasoline, catering to both public and commercial fueling needs.
Additionally, MFA Oil members using Petro-Card 24 credit cards can earn patronage dividends on their purchases. Membership is open to agricultural producers and landowners who meet the $1,000 product purchase threshold during the company’s fiscal year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31).
To learn more about Petro-Card 24 fueling stations or to order a Petro-Card 24 Credit Card, visit PetroCard24.com.
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