Monday, September 28, 2026

Bates County Court News

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding
Fines do not include added court costs

St v Miracle Shatto- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50
City of Rich Hill v Dakota Knapp- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Jeff Palmer- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Kevin Boyles- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Alfred Jensen- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Mellissa Porter- expired plates, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Prem Kamma- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50
City of Butler v Phineas Goertz- defective equipment, fine $50.50
City of Butler v Kevin Boyles- fail to register vehicle. fine $50.50
St v Son Tran- speeding, fine $60.50
St v Kourtney Gochenour- stealing, SES, 2 years probation
St v Travis Tinsley- stealing, SES, 5 years probation
City of Adrian v John Petty- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
City of Adrian v Natalie Moise- fail to drive on right half of roadway, fine $60.50
St v Rickey Coleman- stealing, fine $132.50
St v Kevin Tompkins- speeding, fine $80.50
St v Joffre Monteiro- no working horn, fine $200.00
St v Sydney Wright- no working horn, fine $144.00
St v Justin Pena- fail to secure child, fine $49.50
City of Butler v Jason Davis- expired plates, $50.50
City of Butler v Robert Maples III- expired plates, fine $50.50



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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Short, Archie W. to Smith, Curtis Lt 4 Bl 5 Gilbert Heights+
Tucker, James Dakota to Peck, Eric Lt 15 Bl C Park West P4/52
Hubbard, Harold to Lowe, Baxter Str 29-42-32 //Nw
Lile, Brian to Close, Ryan J Lt 2 Bl 1 Cogswells Addn
Miller, Jordan to O'connor, Gregory S Lt 4 Bl 1 Henry's, Lida First Addn+
Vision Construction Properties to Matt Daddy Construction Lt 11 Deer Creek Lake 1 Thru 21+
Nissen, Hunter to FG Investments Lt 1 Bl 2 Thompsons Addn
Hartegan, Heather to Slagle, Ronald Str 15-40-31
Wetter, William Howard to Wetter Trust 07-25-2024 Str 28-39-32
Bryant, William D to Bryant, William D Lt 11 Bl 26 Town Company's First Addn+
Ballou, Judy Ann to Nation, Mike Bl 9 Reese's Addn+
Lake, Sharon R to Lake Living Trust 04-24-2026 Lt 8 Bl 13 Merwin, Original Town Of+
Lake, Sharon R to Lake Living Trust 04-24-2026 Str 11-41-33 //Sw
Smith, Tamera S. to Smith, James M. Str 30-40-29+
Sheppard, Terra to Sheppard, Terra Str 5-39-31 //Se
Hoeper, Samuel D Jr Descendants Trust 12-17-1987 to Reid, Patricia A Trust 05-06-1991 Str 32-39-32 //Se+
Marriage license
Saathoff, Kenneth Lee and Green, Ella Nicole
Plumb, Donald Gene Dobbs and Findley, Kellie Marie
Vanatta, Daniel George and Lyon, Phyllis Lucile


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The Museum Minute: Amsterdam in the works

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of September 30
1861 Hundreds of robbers from Kansas are penetrating into Bates Co, robbing Butler and Johnstown, and everyone in between.
1891 John & Belle Rankin lay out the town of Amsterdam, Mo.
1909 The 5th annual Hume Stock Show draws a crowd of 7,000 for two days.
1919 Mr. Harrison sells his 533 acres near Ballard to Mr Chitty for $40,000.
1926 The Virginia Pear Orchard has hand picked pears $1 a bushel.
1983 The Casey's Store in Adrian is the scene of a daylight robbery.
1987 A Vernon county jury returns a guilty verdict of the first degree against 29 year old Steven Roby, accused of stabbing his grandmother at the family home just east of Adrian.
1991 The First Bank of Butler displays a Bates Co meteorite, plowed up on a farm in the 1880's, as part of the Bates Co sesquicentennial celebration.



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50th Jubilee in the books

Longtime Amsterdam Jubilee supporter and parade Grand Marshal DeAnna Hutton was presented flowers and special recognition from State Rep. Sherri Gallick during festivities on Saturday. 

Despite a few sprinkles, those attending the 50th annual Amsterdam Jubilee enjoyed a perfect day of socializing with old friends, enjoying the parade, taking in some great food and reminiscing about the very first Jubilee held in 1976 during the nation's bicentennial.
Main street was packed with a huge car show, vendors, games, live music, contests, special recognition for some very special folks and much, much more.

Winners for the day include Ms. Tiny Tot Illea Finley seen at left with a beautiful bouquet and is all smiles as she takes the title.
Below, also during the special coronation held Saturday evening the 2026 Amsterdam Jubilee Princess Lillian Bridges (left), daughter of Austin Bridges and Taylor Bridges was crowned along with Queen Ellie Powell (right), daughter of Craig and Kayla Powell.


A new record was set as Daniel Myers wolfed down 7 brats in the brat eating contest sponsored by McBee's Store; the Bessie Bingo winner was Michelle Williams.


Baby contest winners
0-6 months 
Boy— 1st-Cooper Hollon of Amsterdam son of Alex and Sam Hollon
2nd-Dutton Finley of Adrian, son of Eric and Samantha Finley
Girl-- 1st-Ryan Harden of Drexel, daughter of Danny and Aimee Harden
2nd- Ansley Noll of Amsterdam, daughter of Brandon and Jozie Noll
7-12 months 
Boy- Jayce Coatney of Pleasant Hill, son of Jaide and Jonathon Coatney
Girl- Mea Ewbank of Butler daughter of Trevor Ewbank and Chana Erickson
13-18 months 
Boy- Archer Good of Adrian, son of Kailee Hooper and Jace Good
Girl- Hartlee Wallace of Amoret, daughter of Hannah Filtingberger 
19-24 months 
Boy- Levi Pippin of Butler, son of Darren and Katie Pippin
Girl- 1st Ellie Chisam of Drexel, daughter of Rebecca Chisam
2nd- Wrenleigh Cox of Pleasanton KS, daughter of Timber Marshall
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Rich Hill Ready Set Grow Fall Festival coming this weekend

This Saturday, October 3rd will bring the annual Ready Set Grow Fall Festival to Prospect Park in Rich Hill 4-8 pm with live music, vendors, a car show, cake walk, horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo and much, much more.

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for more Fall fun!


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Adrian United Methodist Church to be fully complete again


Just before daybreak on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 a report was made of smoke coming from the Adrian United Methodist Church and it was hoped that it would be a small fire that could be quickly brought under control however, at the end of the day it turned out to be one of the largest structure fires in the city's history. 

Through sheer determination and the grace of God, a new sanctuary is now in the construction phase with a completion date to be announced.


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Sunday, September 27, 2026

Photo highlights of 50th annual Amsterdam Jubilee

More details coming soon





Obituary - George Yarn


 George Yarn, 100, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Medicalodges of Nevada.  George was born on July 1, 1926, in Atlanta, GA to George, Sr.  and Sadie (Montgomery) Yarn. 

    He graduated from military High School and entered the United States Navy during World War II, where he served on a PT boat patrolling the East Coast and Caribbean.  At the end of WWII, George returned home and went to college, graduating with a law degree. 

    George worked with his family in their funeral home and ambulance business until he married Dorothy Alene Hester on November 23, 1950, having two sons and two daughters.  He was later married to Shirley Yarn who preceded him in death on June 17, 2024.  George was self-employed most of his adult life.  When the Korean War began, George was called back into service for the United States Air Force.  He worked stateside as a base commander.

    George owned and operated several businesses including a beach scooter rental on the East Coast and a drapery business in California.  His drapery business served several celebrities and politicians including the Sinatra family. After selling the business they moved to Gig Harbor, WA where he built his own home from ground to finish as well as building his own air plane which he flew around the country.  George moved to Nevada, MO 33 years ago and has become involved in the community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, making many friends and associates.

    Survivors include his son, Roger Yarn (Juanita), Atlanta, GA; daughter, Connie Olsen, (Roger), Houston, TX; daughter, Laura Longhurst (Alan), Salt Lake City, UT; 16 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 5 step-children by his wife, Shirley.  He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Yarn.

     Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, in the Richland Cemetery in Richards, MO.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Youth Group in care of Ferry Funeral Home.



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