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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Jones Logging Butler / Do You Have Timber
By 921NEWS August 14, 2025 GOT TIMBER! WE HAVE MONEY!
IF YOU HAVE 10+ ACRES OF TIMBER WE ARE ABLE TO HELP YOU!
Jones Brothers Logging, named the KC Region Loggers of the
Year of 2022, employing LOCAL People and putting DOLLARS back into the pockets
of our community!
Our Crews are certified by the Missouri Forest Products
Association, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Kansas Dept of Natural
Resources
We will come out to your Property and give you a clear idea
of how much your timber is worth. We pay
cash up front or in shares. References provided and written contracts are
provided to protect both parties!
Call today to see what Ron and Bill can do for you!
Ron @ 417-321-3190
Bill @ 417-321-3687
Or the office @ 660-679-4961
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US Solutions Car Dealership Butler
By 921NEWS August 14, 2025 US Solutions Car Dealership Butler Looking for a Great Deal on a Used Car or Truck? Look No Further!At US Solutions Car Dealership, we have the largest selection of any independent dealer in Bates County. We currently have a wide selection of over 30 vehicles to fit every budget and lifestyle.Here's Why You Should Choose Us:Variety: We have a diverse inventory of cars and trucks, ensuring you find the perfect fit.Affordable Options: Looking for a steal? We currently have 6 cars and SUVs currently priced under $5,000!Transparent Pricing: Unlike most dealerships,
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Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits Won by Carissa Stong of Sheldon
By 921NEWS August 14, 2025 (SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits was exhibited by Carissa Stong of Sheldon. Carissa is the daughter of Dusty and Melissa Stong and is a member of the Nevada FFA Chapter.The Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits was exhibited by Kaela Britton of Atlanta. Kaela is the daughter of Travis and Jodi Britton and is a member of the Randolph County 4-H Club.On Aug. 16, Carissa and Kaela will sell their pen of rabbits in the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions. Proceeds from the sale benefit both the winning exhibitors and the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture (YIA) Scholarship Program.Many exhibitors will work toward earning a place in the ring at the time-honored Sale of Champions Auction. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers, Barrows, Lambs, Meat Goats, Pens of Chickens and Pens of Rabbits will be featured in the auction. The Sale will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall, following the Best of Missouri Awards and Sale, starting at 10:30 a.m. The entire auction will be broadcast live by KMMO radio online. The auction will also be live on the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Facebook page.Through the generous support of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and the Missouri State Fair Foundation, the Missouri State Fair is able to award scholarships each year to Missouri youth. Last year, forty-two $1,750 scholarships, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture, five $1,750 scholarships, sponsored by MFA, Inc. & MFA Oil Co., nine $2,000 scholarships, sponsored by Bell Trust, four supreme $2,500 scholarships, sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation, one supreme $2,500 scholarship, sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics, one $3,500 Sharon Topliff scholarship, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture and one platinum $5,000 S. Wayne Yokley scholarship, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture were awarded to youth across Missouri. Since 1992, the YIA committee has awarded 941 scholarships totaling $1,190,250.A complete listing of the 2024 Youth in Agriculture sponsors is available on the Fair’s website. A listing of the 2025 sponsors will be posted soon. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor can visit the Fair’s website to make an online donation. To receive more information about sponsorship, contact Chuck Miller at 573-881-3589, Rodney Heimer at 217-257-6182, or Chip Kemp at 573-239-0524.
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Lake View by Sue Indian Summer Teepee Rental Adventure
By 921NEWS August 14, 2025 Looking for a celebration that’s anything but ordinary? Welcome to Lake
View by Sue in beautiful
Appleton City—tucked away by the sparkling waters of the City Lake. This is
where rustic charm meets outdoor adventure!
This September, October, and November Lake View by Sue brings in the Indian
Summer with Indian Weekend adventure.rent a fully equipped Tee-Pee for
overnight or the week-end. This Indian adventure includes Canoe rentals,
Mountain bike rentals for the walk thru or bike trails inside the corn maze. Teepee Rentals are fully equipped with all the comforts of home,
yet surrounded by nature. Step outside and enjoy lakeside breezes, hop on a
mountain bike, or take a leisurely ride through the fun-filled corn maze.
Kids and adults alike will love the wide-open spaces, the laughter, and the
memories you’ll make. And when the sun sets..... Cozy up for an unforgettable
overnight stay in one of their many unique Indian themed Teepees.
Plus, the on-site restaurant serves up delicious flavors to keep the
celebration going. Call for reservations and rates, available by packages.
Call Susan 660-679-1152 see them on
Facebook
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Butler City Administrator Faces Charges - Written and Compiled by KCTV 5 News
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025 BUTLER, Mo. (KCTV) - The Butler City Administrator has been
charged with sexual abuse after what he described as a drunken groping
incident.
Bates County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on
Wednesday, Aug. 13, indicate that Corey N. Snead, 48, of Butler, has been
charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse.
Information written and composed by KCTV 5 News in Kansas City, MOA probable cause statement filed by the Missouri State
Highway Patrol revealed that in April, the Butler Police Department requested
State Troopers investigate an incident that happened at The Alley Tavern.
Specifically, MSHP said it was requested to investigate the
incident due to a “conflicting working relationship with the victim and
suspect.”
The victim told investigators that she had been playing a
quarter machine at the tavern around 6:10 p.m. on April 18. Snead approached
her from behind and allegedly began to “grind” on her.
State Troopers said they found that the victim had asked
Snead to stop before he proceeded to grope her multiple times. Security footage
and witness statements corroborated what the victim had told them.
As a result, a single count of sexual abuse in the second
degree was filed against Snead. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 1
year in prison.
As of Wednesday afternoon, a court appearance has not yet
been set, as Judge Julie A. Highley-Keutzer recused herself, “given the
friendship between the Court and the Defendant, as well as the complaining
witness.”
KCTV5 reached out to the City of Butler for comment;
however, city leaders said they cannot comment on the pending litigation.
As of Wednesday, Aug. 13, staff at City Hall told KCTV5 over
the phone that Snead was still employed as City Administrator. However, his
city email address is no longer active.
No further information has been released.
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Frontier Village Tent Meeting Dates 2025
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025
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Butler City-Wide Farage Sale Registration Date
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025
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Grand Champion Meat Goat Carcass Won by Gavin Conrad of Hume
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025 The Grand Champion Meat Goat Carcass was exhibited by Gavin Conrad of Hume. Gavin is the son of Ryan and Kayla Gander and William Conrad and is a member of the Backroads 4-H Club in Vernon County.The Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Carcass was exhibited by Geena Curtis of Harrisburg. Geena is the daughter of Brian and Elaine Curtis and is a member of the Hallsville Go Getters 4-H Club in Boone County.On Aug. 16, Gavin and Geena will sell their carcasses in the Missouri State Fair Best of Missouri Awards and Sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit both the winning exhibitors and the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture (YIA) Scholarship Program.Many exhibitors will work toward earning a place in the ring at the Best of Missouri Awards and Sale. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Junior Exhibitors will sell their Bacons, Hams, Steer Carcass, Barrow Carcass, Lamb Carcass and Meat Goat Carcass. Award-Winning Missouri Grown Products, Best of Class Missouri Wine Collection, Governor’s Cup Wine Honoree and Best of Class Cheese will also be featured in the auction. The Awards will be held at 10:30 a.m. and the Sale will start at 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall. The Sale of Champions will follow the event starting at 1:30 p.m. The entire auction will be broadcast live by KMMO radio online. The auction will also be live on the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Facebook page.Through the generous support of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and the Missouri State Fair Foundation, the Missouri State Fair is able to award scholarships each year to Missouri youth. Last year, forty-two $1,750 scholarships, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture, five $1,750 scholarships, sponsored by MFA, Inc. & MFA Oil Co., nine $2,000 scholarships, sponsored by Bell Trust, four supreme $2,500 scholarships, sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation, one supreme $2,500 scholarship, sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics, one $3,500 Sharon Topliff scholarship, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture and one platinum $5,000 S. Wayne Yokley scholarship, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture were awarded to youth across Missouri. Since 1992, the YIA committee has awarded 941 scholarships totaling $1,190,250.A complete listing of the 2024 Youth in Agriculture sponsors is available on the Fair’s website. A listing of the 2025 sponsors will be posted soon. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor can visit the Fair’s website to make an online donation. To receive more information about sponsorship, contact Chuck Miller at 573-881-3589, Rodney Heimer at 217-257-6182, or Chip Kemp at 573-239-0524.
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Woman Shot in Rural Belton, Man Charged
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025 On 8/11/25 just after 1 a.m., deputies were
dispatched to the area of E 164th Terr in Belton in reference to a shooting. Deputies met with Belton Police where the
incident happened but were unable to locate the shooter. The victim was taken to an area hospital where
she was treated. During the investigation, on 08/12/25 at
around 10:45 p.m., Deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Unit along with the
assistance of the Kansas City Police Department located the suspect in
Grandview. They were able to successfully apprehend the
suspect. 41-year-old Jeffrey Arzola of Grandview was
transferred to Cass County custody. Arzola is charged with Unlawful Use of A
Weapon (A Felony) and Armed Criminal Action (U Felony). He’s currently at the Cass County Jail held
with no bond allowed. The Belton Police Department, Grandview Police
Department and Kansas City Police Department assisted with this incident.
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Robert Lee "Bob" Withrow, age 92 of Foster
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025
Robert Lee "Bob" WithrowFebruary 19, 1933 - August 7, 2025Funeral services for Robert Lee "Bob" Withrow of Foster, Missouri will be 10 a.m. August 21, 2025 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster. Contributions to American Legion Post #67, Rich Hill, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.Robert Lee “Bob” Withrow, age 92 of Foster, Missouri died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Butler Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born February 19, 1933 to Lee Roy and Nadine Cecil Withrow in New Home Township, Missouri.Bob is survived by his wife, Cynthia Reisz of the home; two sons, James Withrow of Papillion, Nebraska and John Withrow of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter, Ellen Withrow of Bucklin, Missouri; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one stepson, Russell Reisz and wife Christine of Ironton, Minnesota; two stepdaughters, Kristine Dooley and husband Timothy of Missouri Valley, Iowa and Korena Reisz of La Vista, Nebraska; five step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Nadine Withrow; and two sisters, Betty Jean Ferguson and Melba Williams.
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By 921NEWS August 13, 2025 One person dead and one in custody in Clinton
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Little Apple
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025 The next Second Wednesday, Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., August 13. You can congratulate Jina's Junque on its 2nd anniversary. Participating businesses include Jina's Junque, 3 Wishes, 4th Street Fika, AC Library, Cork & Keg, A.C. T.N.R. and other vendors. Growing In Grace Community Center will be serving homemade cinnamon rolls, soft-serve ice-cream and slushies. AC Library will be doing a craft night at the library 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday August 13 during the Meet Me on Main event. August 16 is Kid's Fun Day 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Growing In Grace Community Center in AC. They will have a balloon twister and games. There will also be hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, slushies and popcorn. Please bring your kids and have some fun. AC Manor is planning a welcome party for their new activities staff and you are invited. Come welcome Connie Cook, Activities Director and her assistant Shannon Cook on Friday, August 22 from 1:00 to 3:00. Snacks will be provided. There will be an Appleton City Kids Day in Forest Park, 12:00-8:00 p.m. August 23. Activities include water slides, bounce house, carnival games, pony rides and K-9 demonstration. Delicious food and treats will be available for purchase. Kids of all ages are welcome. Montrose School Basketball and Montrose Youth Activities Association are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Montrose Bluejay Golf Tournament 8:30 a.m. September 27 at Clinton Country Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a great time, this event is for you. Register at https://form.jotform.com/252135052584150 They are also looking for sponsors to help make this event a success. If you are interested in sponsoring, contact co-presidents Nick Westhusing at 660-492-0209 or Chad Vogel at 660-492-3217. Complete information is available on the Montrose Ball Association facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064661923258 The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Appleton City at the Appleton City Pool parking lot on Monday September 8, 2025. This is an authentic one ring, big top circus. The day will start with a tent raising and tour at 9:30 a.m. The midway opens at 4:00 p.m. and the performances will be at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 per adult and $9 for children (2-12 yrs.) or seniors (65+). Advance tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Advance tickets must be purchased before September 8 and will be available at Powell’s True Value, Food Fair, City Hall, Red Door Salon, Greater Clinton Area Chamber or Carney’s Five Star Supermarket in Osceola. For more information see the AC Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558295662048 or the Circus webpage at cmcircus.com. The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in AC. The Block Party will have little something for everyone. Reduced-price lab draws will be available from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Booths will be set up with health information on available services and resources. Come shop the vendors! It’s never too early to start your Christmas Shopping and they have small business vendors on-site selling a wide range of products. There will also be several activities for the kids to enjoy: bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, kid’s games, fire truck and ambulance. EMH will also be providing free snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. The St. Clair Co Sheriff’s Department will have K-9 demos. Bring the whole family for a fun day at the EMH Community Block Party! Check the EMH Community Block Party Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=emh%20community%20block%20party for more information. The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date. The Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. If anyone in the area has visitors from an unvisited state or country, Linda Lampkin is willing to meet them in off hours. Leave a message at 660-492-0131. The Appleton City Museum is open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, with other times by chance or appointment. Contact Susan at 660-464-0288. New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville. Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history. 2025 - 2026 Kansas City Chiefs game radio broadcasts are now available on 95.3 FM, KDKD in Clinton, MO. “The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations. Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to [email protected] by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to [email protected] If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated. Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Aug 20 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 22 – Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Aug 26 - Rheumatology-Dr. John, Aug 27 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Aug 28 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib CALENDAR OF EVENTSAug 13 Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll 4:00-7:00 p.m.Aug 16 Kid's Fun Day 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Growing In Grace Community Center in ACAug 19 First day of classes at AC Schools
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Drive Safe As Area Schools Are Or Soon Will Be Underway
By 921NEWS August 13, 2025
As several area
schools are starting their 2025-2026 School Year, help keep all the children and
school staff safe! Remember to drive safely, especially in the mornings and
afternoons, keeping an eye out for children waiting at or leaving from bus
stops! Don't drive distracted! FLASHING RED MEANS KIDS AHEAD; stop for school
buses displaying flashing red lights! Drive safely and honor the posted speed
limit in school zones when children are present!
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
What's Up LeRoy Cook
By 921NEWS August 12, 2025
It is the “dog days” of August, when it’s too hot for
canines to stir off the porch and difficult to muster fun flying ambition.
Still, we’ve had a good run of stable weather for aviating, albeit hazy from
wildfire smoke aloft. The weekend’s thunderstorms weren’t entirely unwelcome;
crops needed a drink and we need cooling off.
Those flyers taking advantage of late-summer opportunities
included some early morning training flights coming through, a Mooney M20 that
stopped in for a visit and a Cessna 182 of indeterminate origin. Locally,
Sky4’s Cessna 150s were busy providing flight instruction, BCS’s AirTractor
sprayplane kept up aerial application and 

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