By Chance Chamberlain The Central Cass Fire Department District was established in 1971 to provide coverage through much of southern Cass County. For many years, the department struggled with financial and personnel […]
District awarded for improvements
Lack of precipitation increasing challenges for area farmers
By Chance Chamberlain The forecasted heatwave and the threat of little rainfall creates risks for area farmers as crops enter the vital stages of their life cycle. Ron Highley, branch manager of […]
Obituaries
Jesse J. BrownMay 18, 1937 – July 8, 2020 Jesse Junior Brown, Garden City, was born May 18, 1937, in the Dayton Community near Garden City, the son of Jesse Herman and […]
Six months in on lifestyle changes
Six months have now passed since I had my heart attack, although all things considered, it seems like six years ago. There is a tremendous difference between what I knew then and […]
Smooth administration transition at Midway
Meyers retires after nine years at district’s helm By Chance Chamberlain Midway R-1 Superintendent Gordon Myers retired June 30, after nine years with the school district. Myers worked in education for 48 […]
Legal action considered
By Dennis Minich Acting city attorney Steve Mauer asked the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen Monday night for direction on two legal issues: one a lingering issue concerning a roadway at the Harrisonville […]
City ponders plans for sewers, flood control and dam repairs
By Dennis Minich During a work session following its regular meeting Monday night, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen was informed of a finance plan which could be used to help ease flooding […]
