The Museum Minute: Carrie comes calling

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of October 14

1864 A squad from Co A, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry, has left Balltown, in Vernon Co., and are in the Pleasant Gap area in Bates County. They do not encounter and "rebs".

1867 Records show the steamboat "The Osage" has made two trips, one to Papinville, and the other had to unload just upstream. The "Tom Stephens" steamer also has made 3 trips from St. Louis.

1869 An extremely large crowd visits the first Bates Co Agricultural and Mechanical Society Fair held in Butler.

1900 Carrie Nation, anti-saloon crusader, makes a stop at Rich Hill, but she is quickly put back on the train when the saloons empty and form a pro-booze barrier.

1920  The Farmer's Elevator breaks ground for a $15,000 elevator & store in Hume.

1934 An estimated 3,000 people attend the Butler Bit & Bridle Club horse show in Butler.

1959 Robert Hall, manager of the J.C. Penney store in Butler announces they will offer charge accounts in 1960.

1978 Jimmy Harris, 29, of Amsterdam is seriously injured when his pickup collides with a train. He is thrown from the vehicle and neighbors are able to get the pickup off of him.

1999 The Rich Hill Youth Development Center is officially opened with a ribbon cutting and a keynote address by State Senator Harold L. Caskey.

2000 Many descend on the site of the Bates County Habitat for Humanity home at 4th & Myrtle in Rich Hill. The will work every Saturday until the home is completed.

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Recipe of the Week

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Fire damages Nevada tire shop

On October 10, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Nevada Fire Department responded to a reported fire of unknown origin at David’s Tire, located at 1300 N. Click in Nevada, Missouri.

Upon arrival, personnel found piles of burning shredded tires with flames and heat threatening the business structure. Fire crews successfully mitigated the immediate threat to the building. Due to extreme heat and the need to conserve city water, fire officials decided to allow the remaining tire piles burn down under continuous monitoring.

Current Status:

The Nevada Fire Department continues to monitor the fire and is coordinating with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Additional Information:

This is a preliminary update. Official press releases and further details will be provided in the coming days. The Nevada Fire Department appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation. 

                                                                                    Courtesy Nevada Fire Department

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Kimber Vassar named H.E.A.R.T Athlete of the Week

Our next heart athlete of the week is senior Kimber Vassar.

Coach Cheyenne Bailey said "Kimber has played multiple positions for me throughout her four years, and this spring and summer, we challenged her to step into the role of our six-rotation outside hitter. She did what was best for the team and has absolutely thrived in this position.

Kimber is someone we can count on to make a big defensive play, whether it’s a tough dig or a solid pass in serve-receive. Offensively, she is also one of our top two leaders in kills. Her ability to contribute in every aspect of the game makes her such a valuable part of our team.

Kimber embodies the true meaning of team over me and consistently puts the success of the team before herself. She is incredibly fun to watch compete, and at our last tournament, she was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Central Missouri Volleyball Invitational."

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BCMH celebrates National Healthcare Supply Chain Week

This week, we’re recognizing our Purchasing Department and the important behind-the-scenes work they do to keep BCMH running. From keeping essential supplies stocked to coordinating equipment, deliveries and resources, their planning, organization and problem-solving help ensure our teams have what they need to care for our patients.

Thank you to our Purchasing team for all you do to support BCMH every day!

Please help us recognize Joe Harris, Director of Materials Management; Cori Darr, and Betty Reinke.

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Some impressive numbers from community effort

As we celebrate National 4-H Week, we're highlighting a great example of what happens when youth leadership and community partnerships come together to make a difference

What started as a simple community meal has grown into something remarkable in St. Francois County. Through the "Soup, There It Is" initiative, community members, businesses, local organizations and youth volunteers came together to improve food access for neighbors in need.

In 2026, the effort served or delivered 450 meals, collected more than 2,500 pounds of food for local families experiencing food insecurity and provided meal kits to underserved communities. The program's success was made possible through strong local partnerships and the dedication of volunteers, including 4-H members who helped collect donations, prepare meals and deliver food to families.

Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21x6i72

Courtesy MU Extension, Butler MO

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Saturday volleyball scores

Scores to be added as they become available

Sherwood Black and White Tournament:

Archie 1 

Appleton City 1

Thomas Jefferson 1

Archie 1

Thomas Jefferson 2

Appleton City 0

Sherwood 0

Archie 2

Midway 2

Archie 0

Sherwood n/a

Appleton City n/a

Midway n/a

Holden n/a

Midway n/a

Lakeland n/a

North Christian n/a

Midway n/a

Thomas Jefferson n/a

Sherwood n/a

El Dorado Springs Invitational:

Harrisonville 0

Cabool 2

Harrisonville 0

Clinton 2

El Dorado Springs 0

Harrisonville 2

Sarcoxie n/a

Butler n/a

Diamond n/a

Butler n/a

Butler n/a

Clinton n/a

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A wonderful night to be a Bulldog

Homecoming 2026 was one for the books! A beautiful Homecoming Court, an incredible crowd, and a BULLDOG FOOTBALL VICTORY over the Osceola Indians made for a fun Friday night in Appleton City!

Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty!

Prince: Weston Farmer

Princess: Shea Brownsberger

King: Chase Harkrader

Queen: Lacy Smith

We are proud of these students and all of our Homecoming Court representatives!

A huge shoutout to our Bulldog football team and coaches for bringing home the WIN and making Homecoming night even sweeter!

Thank you to our students, staff, alumni, families, and Bulldog fans who came out to celebrate and cheer on our team. Nights like these remind us what makes being a Bulldog so special!

Courtesy Appleton City Schools

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