Saturday, September 5, 2026

Need a little pick-me-up?

Berry Smoothie Bowl

This Berry Smoothie Bowl is thick, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. It’s made with frozen fruit, yogurt, and fun toppings like coconut, nuts, and berries. It’s great for breakfast or a snack and easy to change up with your favorite ingredients. Just blend, top, and enjoy in minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 large frozen banana, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1 Tbsp shelled unsalted pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tsp unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
  • 2 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 large fresh banana, peeled and sliced
  • Fresh blackberries, rinsed (for topping)
  • Fresh blueberries, rinsed (for topping)
  • Fresh raspberries, rinsed (for topping)
  • Fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced (for topping)
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Preparation

  • In a blender or a large food processor, add the frozen banana, frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, flaxseed meal, cinnamon and nutmeg. Purée until completely combined and smooth.
  • Pour smoothie mixture into two bowls. Top each smoothie bowl with pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes, chia seeds, banana slices, and fresh berries. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size:
  • 1


Per Serving:
Calories: 338
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 43mg
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 10g
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September is National Preparedness Month

Emergencies and disasters can happen with little or no warning. Taking a few simple steps now can make a big difference when the unexpected happens.
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is “Americans Stand Ready.” It reminds us that preparedness starts with each of us and that when individuals and families are prepared, our entire community becomes stronger and more resilient.
Know your risks – Understand the emergencies that could affect our area, including severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, power outages and winter weather.
Make a family emergency plan – Know where you will go, how you will communicate and what you will do if your family is separated.
Build an emergency supply kit – Include food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies and other essentials for everyone in your household, including pets.
Stay informed – Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and warnings.
Practice your plan – Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do before an emergency occurs.
Look out for others – Check on neighbors, family members and others who may need additional assistance during an emergency.
Preparedness is something we can all take responsibility for. When Miami County stands ready, we are better prepared to protect our families, help our neighbors and recover together.
Prepare today. Stand ready tomorrow.
Visit Ready.gov for preparedness plans, checklists and resources to help you get started.

Courtesy Miami County Sheriff's Office


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Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Harrisonville Sept. 29th


FREE Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic
The Harrisonville Animal Shelter is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Pet Resource Center of Kansas City to offer a FREE spay and neuter clinic for cats.
This clinic is available to anyone in Cass County and will be held on September 29th and 30th.
On each clinic day, the Harrisonville Animal Shelter will be accepting 15 cats to transport to Pet Resource Center of Kansas City to receive their spay or neuter and vaccinations at no cost to you.
This event is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. We can only accept 15 cats per day, so spots will fill quickly.
Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM each day.
Pick-up is at 5:00 PM each day.
There will be paperwork that needs to be completed for each animal participating in the clinic. To help make drop-off as quick and smooth as possible, you are more than welcome to stop by the Harrisonville Animal Shelter before the event to pick up and complete the paperwork ahead of time.
Our hope is to help reduce the stray and unwanted cat population throughout Harrisonville and Cass County while giving pet owners access to important preventative care.
House cats are welcome.
Barn cats are welcome.
Feral and community cats are welcome.
Feral and community cats must arrive in a live trap for their safety and the safety of everyone involved.
Need a live trap? The Harrisonville Animal Shelter has trap rentals available for anyone who needs one to safely bring in a feral or community cat. Please contact or stop by the shelter for more information about trap rentals.
September 29th & 30th
15 cats per day
Drop-off: 7:30 AM
Pick-up: 5:00 PM
Harrisonville Animal Shelter
FREE spay/neuter & vaccinations
Available to Cass County residents
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Please share this post so we can reach as many Cass County residents as possible. Together, we can help reduce the number of unwanted and stray cats in our community.

More info here https://www.facebook.com/events/1384936786393165


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Friday, September 4, 2026

Week 2 football scores

Strafford 23
Adrian 7

Drexel 8
Appleton City 52

Nevada 32
Carl Junction 28

Odessa 54
Clinton 7

Carrollton 48
Cole Camp 8

Ash Grove 38
El Dorado Springs 20

Bolivar 33
Harrisonville 25

Seneca 12
Lamar 20

Jasper 12
Liberal 28

Archie 40
Lockwood 79

Pleasant Hill 20
Maryville 41

Rich Hill 0
Midway 38

Holden 0
Pembroke Hill 50

Butler 18
Summit Christian 41

Sherwood 0
Windsor 14

Knob Noster 0
Oak Grove 51






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Butler city-wide garage sales this weekend!


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BCMH Employee of the Month, Jessica Nieder

Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, Jessica Nieder

Jessica, a Certified Nursing Assistant who has been part of the BCMH family since March 2013, is recognized for her dependability, compassion and dedication to our patients and coworkers.
One of her nominators shared, "Jessica is a great asset to our facility. She is very dependable and comes to work ready to get things done. She takes great care of our patients, all while making them smile."
Jessica is also described as kind, caring and always willing to help whenever she is needed. Her involvement with the Safe Patient Handling Committee is another example of her commitment to making a difference at BCMH.
Jessica, thank you for the compassion you show our patients, the helping hand you offer your coworkers and the positive difference you've made at BCMH for more than 13 years.
Please join us in congratulating Jessica on this well-deserved recognition!


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Nevada PD says goodbye to Sergeant Daniel Hayes


This week the Nevada Police Department celebrated Sergeant Daniel Hayes on his last day with the Nevada Police Department
Sergeant Hayes has proudly served with the Nevada Police Department for 13 years. Throughout his career, he has served as our bicycle instructor, less-lethal instructor, and as a supervisor in our Patrol Division.
His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our department and the community have been greatly appreciated. We are grateful for the many years of service and contributions he has made to our department.
We wish Sgt. Hayes all the best in his future endeavors


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Ballard schools welcome new teachers

New teacher spotlight
We’re excited to introduce our new PE teacher, Benton Hanner! Want to get to know him a little better? Here are a couple of his favorites and some fun facts you may not know!
Favorite food: Fast-food fried chicken
Hobbies: Traveling, Basketball, & listening to music
Something that might surprise you...
He has “never lost a fight against a Grizzly bear.” (We'll just take his word for it! )
If he could choose any superpower, it would be time manipulation—either freezing time or traveling back in time to spend more moments with friends and family.
We are so excited to have him as part of our Ballard family and can't wait to see the positive impact he makes on our students!

We are also excited to welcome Ms Campbell to our school family! When she’s not in the classroom, you can probably find her sipping on a Coke, hunting for treasures while thrifting, or embracing her old soul spirit.
One of her favorite memories is doing a Halloween science experiment each year featuring a “puking” pumpkin—talk about making learning fun! Her dream vacation? A relaxing trip to beautiful Maine!
We are so excited to have her join our team and can’t wait to see the fun, creativity, and energy she brings to our 2nd grade students. Welcome, Brielle Campbell!

Courtesy Ballard schools
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