z
#MidAmericaLive
Monday, March 30, 2026
Rich Hill city wide cleanup coming next month
The annual Rich Hill city wide cleanup is set for May 18th, 19th and 20th. The following are acceptable items:
1). Two bulky items (items weighing more than 40 lbs, but less than 100 lbs or exceeding dimensions of 5ft x 4ft)
2). Six bags/boxed or times with maximum weight of 39 lbs per bag/box or item.
3). Car batteries
4). Maximum 5 paint cans (must be dried & open); no sealed paint cans will be accepted- NO EXCEPTIONS
5). Carpet MUST be rolled and tied; each roll counts as one bulky item and may NOT exceed five feet in length or 100 lbs per roll.
6). Four tires with NO side walls; tires with side walls or mounted on wheel will NOT be accepted- NO EXCEPTIONS
If you have any questions, please call City Hall @ 417-395-2223
Note that you pick up will fall on your regular trash day.
#MidAmericaLive
What’s Up by LeRoy Cook
.JPG)
Talk about your roller-coaster. From 80 and 90 degree afternoons to freezing mornings, the wild swings of our spring climate last week kept a measure of uncertainty over the aviation world, as it did the farming community. From the air, the countryside was seen laying ready for planting, with green showing up in pastures and wheat.
Not too many movements were seen on the runway recently, or over it. The usual Army Guard Black Hawk UH60 helicopter made a pass, a Piper Archer trainer did a touch-and-go and we were visited by various other low-wing singles, including a Cirrus SR20 and a Piper Cherokee D.
From the local hangars, Les Gorden’s Beech Bonanza E35 flew out and Christian Tucker’s Mooney M20C and Jeremie Platt’s Grumman Tiger took wing. The last-Saturday breakfast flight went off without a hitch and the SkyDive KC soft opening for the jump season took up a few Cessna loads of parachutists.
Whenever there’s a notable airplane accident, there’s always a “we’ve gotta DO something” response that spawns legislation and policy pronouncements, not always to the ultimate benefit. An ALERT bill was passed in Congress last week, ordering the FAA to write a rule requiring ADSB-In equipment to be used in transponder-required airspace by the end of next year. This comes from the collision last year at Washington’s National airport between a small airliner and an Army helicopter. There were many factors in play that night, and requiring another gadget in the cockpits probably wouldn’t have made much difference, but it looks like we’re going to be stuck with it.
And already there’s hand-wringing over the lack of a transponder in the fire truck that was hit during a landing rollout on the runway at New York LaGuardia Sunday night, causing the death of two Canadian commuter-airliner pilots. Sadly, the unique combination of a dark, rainy night, poor communication and split-second timing resulted in the crash. Having every vehicle on the field squawking a code can’t fix every contingency. Nor did taking the harried president of Air Canada to task for giving his video condolences only in English seem worthwhile.
You can scratch the City of Mesa, Arizona off your list of welcoming places you want to fly into. As of May 1, it’ll cost you $24.35 to land there in your small plane; other fees like parking and service already await you. Based aircraft will get the first 10 1andings for free. That should cause traffic to decline, which of course will require an increase in the landing fee, in a never-ending cycle.
In a case of granting relief we didn’t know we needed, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a bill forcing the FAA to allow pilots to carry their Airman’s certificates around on their cellphone, instead of in hard-copy form in an oh-so-nineties wallet. So, if you get asked to present your credentials, you can now thumb through your screen to show them. Whoopie.
Last week’s question was about the kind of engine used to power the Sonex series of kit airplane. Most builders use the 80-hp Aero-Vee based on the 2180cc Volkwagen car motor. In an unrelated development, it was announced last Friday that Sonex Aircraft is shutting down and taking bankruptcy. For next week’s quiz, tell us which Congressman, chair of the House Aviation sub-committee, is retiring after 20 years. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.
#MidAmericaLive
The Museum Minute: Rough night for police
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of April 1
1906 Carl J. Henry is elected the city attorney of Butler.
1908 One of the most destructive hail storms rips through the Pleasant Gap community leaving large hailstones in an area 1 mile wide and three miles long.
1915 There are so many cases of mumps in and around Adrian, many people are afraid to shop in fear of getting the ailment.
1938 Mr Rice is again in Amoret with his portable picture show, and the feature is "Murder At Glen Athol". Admission is 10 cents, kids 5 cents.
1950 The population of Bates County is 17,534, down 1,997 from 1940.
1951 New prices at the NU SHO movie theater in Butler, 45 cents for adults and 10 cents for kids.
1973 Jerry Cook, former Farm Bureau insurance agent, in Butler, goes into partnership with George Krinn to form an independent agency on Ohio street near the post office.
1978 A rough night for police in Butler and Rich Hill. Prisoners in both locations set fire to the bedding in their cells, creating unneeded chaos.
#MidAmericaLive
Bates County Court News
Fines do not include added court costs
City of Adrian v Bret McFarlane- speeding, fine $80.50
City of Adrian v Kyle Morrison- expired plates, fine $75.00
City of Adrian v Nathaniel Newell- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Alan Fairman- expired plates, fine $47.50
City of Butler v Dwight Koehn- expired plates, fine $50.50
St v Sonya Burns- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Shelby Koehn- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
St v Billy Burns Jr- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Hannah Gray- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
St v Dominic Maynard- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
City of Adrian v Gabriel Thirstrup- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Trevor Hobbs- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
City of Adrian v Jerry Pitts- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Cory Spurling- trespass, fine $200.00
City of Adrian v Rodney Hughes- speeding, fine $150.00
City of Adrian v Casey Colin- no valid license, fine $50.00
City of Butler v Martin Melhuish- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Doninic West- animal at large, fine $50.50
City of Butler v James Watts- nuisance violation, fine $150.00
City of Butler v Daryl Jarreau- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
City of Adrian v Jerry Pitts- fail to display plates, fine $50.50
#MidAmericaLive
Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses
Nissen, Hunter to Nissen, James Str 24-40-32 //Ne
Nissen, Jimmy to Nissen, Hunter Str 3-39-31 //Nw
Mcelwain, Jayme to Diamond G Str 15-40-31 //Sw+
Rock Creek Land & Cattle to B & W Land & Cattle Str 4-38-33 //Nw+
Rock Creek Land & Cattle to Koehn, Steven L Str 20-38-32 //Nw
Wilson Farm & Cattle Co to Producers Cooperative Assn Of Girard Bl 121 Town Company's Fourth Addn+
Rock Creek Land & Cattle LLC to Asset Exchange, LLC Str 19-38-32
McDonald, Doreen C to Shireman, Leyton Gene Str 23-40-33 //Se
Rinauro, Brian to Collins, Lesia Str 15-40-31 //Nw
MCE Squared, LLC to Davis Designs Rentals, LLC Str 22-40-31+
Van Voorst, Travis to Fennewald, Bobby Str 35-40-32 //Ne+
Albarran, Joseph S to Roach, Tucker Str 34-41-29 //Ne
TLCC Properties to Cates, Barbara Marie Lt 137 Adrian, Original Town Of
Stone, Tammy to Hope Real Estate Lt 172 Town Company's First Addn
Stone, Tammy to Hope Real Estate Lt 7 Osage Park
Stone, Tammy to Hope Real Estate Lt 172 Town Company's First Addn
Stone, Tammy to Hope Real Estate Lt 170 Town Company's First Addn
Smith, Anita G to Smith, Anita G (Trustee) Str 30-40-29 //Sw
Swope, Howard to Swope, Howard & Mary Jean Trust 03-16-2026 Str 22-42-29 //Se
McGuigan, Karen to McGuigan, Karen Str 30-39-33
Ruth Crapur, LLC to Lile, Derek Lt 2 Bl 7 Couch's Addn
Clark, Gary to Stone Creek Acres LLC Str 29-39-33+
Spainhoward, Scott to Stone Creek Acres LLC Str 29-39-33+
Clark, Edith Marlene (Co-Trustee) to Clark, Edith Marlene Str 29-39-33 //Ne+
Umstattd Trust 08-24-2020 to Swaters, Kevin Lt 7 Lynwood Estate+
Mott, Patty ro Mott, Bernard J Lt 18 Bl 20 Rockville, Original Town Of
Marriage license
Zangi, Ali A and Hansen, Lonna Marie
Jones, Kyle David and Shearer, Baleigh Nichole
Ausborn, Johnathon Mitchel and Hartman, Shanna Lynn
Yoder, Jaden Andrew and Mcdaniel, Shelby Nichole
#MidAmericaLive
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Learn more about understanding your land's value
Join the upcoming Farm Management – On My Own: Ag Leasing and “What It’s Worth” virtual series to build practical skills you can use right away. This five-session lunch-and-learn course begins on April 2 and covers the fundamentals of ag leasing, explores different lease types, and breaks down Missouri farmland values, rental rates and custom work rates.
Sessions will be recorded for future viewing.
#MidAmericaLive
Missouri Agribusiness Academy class to include three local students
2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy Class Announced
Thirty Missouri FFA and Missouri 4-H sophomores will participate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has selected 30 high school sophomores to participate in the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Selected students will spend a week in June in St. Louis exploring careers in agriculture, building leadership skills and learning more about farming, ranching and food production.
“We look forward to welcoming the Missouri Agribusiness Academy students each year,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “For nearly 40 years, the Department has hosted some of the state’s brightest young agriculturalists to show them opportunities in many areas of Missouri agriculture. Like their predecessors, these students will lead our industry one day. We are excited to get to know this new class beginning in June.”
Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has awarded more than 1,100 academy opportunities through a competitive application and interview process for high school sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related college degrees and careers.
Students selected for the 2026 class are:
- Jaylee Banner, Milan
- Makynli Blackwell, Mountain Grove
- Casen Bolton, Cassville
- Allison Crust, Creighton
- John Cunningham, Salem
- Aubree Dover, Bois D’Arc
- Emerson Eckler, Centralia
- Grace Engeman, Adrian
- Faith Engemann, Hermann
- Mylee Geringer, Perryville
- Layla Guthals, Gower
- Molly Hahs, Friedheim
- Ellie Hellrich, Fredericktown
- Storey Hutchason, East Prairie
- Vivian Jones, Weston
- Morgan Lakey, Ava
- Isabella Lowe, Farmington
- Gabi Marlow, Pleasant Hill
- Emma Marshall, Smithville
- Skyla Moore, Bolivar
- Kaden Oaks, Harris
- Maggie Reed, Green Ridge
- Reagan Rodgers, Savannah
- Eli Rogers, Strafford
- Madelyn Sampson, Kirksville
- Ava Schneider, Warrenton
- Arianna Shuman, Raymondville
- Seble Stutzman, St. James
- Brody Swindler, Norborne
- Claire Woodard, Trenton
Beyond the summer agribusiness tour, MAbA members will have the opportunity to participate in Missouri State Fair activities, a winter Legislative Day and the MAbA graduation ceremony at the 2027 Missouri FFA Convention.
For additional details about the 2026 Missouri Agribusiness Academy, as well as more information on the Department of Agriculture, please visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.
#MidAmericaLive
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
