Bates County News

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Deadline for Applications is February 5th for 4-H Washington Focus Trip

4-H Applications are now open for the 2026 Citizenship Washington Focus trip to be held from June 13-23, 2026.

Missouri 4-H'ers will travel alongside Oklahoma and Kansas 4-H'ers to Washington, D.C. Participants will visit various monuments and memorials, tour famous landmarks, and participate in hands-on opportunities.

Don't wait to apply- applications will close on February 5th! Apply online at:

https://extension.missouri.edu/.../4-h-citizenship...



Eileen Rigler, age 89 of Butler

Eileen Rigler, 89 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Medicalodges Butler. Cremation, with no public services schedul...