Dispute between city of Harrisonville, developers might kill apartment complex plans

Crews working for 27 Management, LLC, tore down the remaining walls of the old Cass Medical Center on East Mechanic Street last week. The work had been on hold because of an asbestos issue, but the work began last Wednesday when the developers received the OK from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The future of the Harrisonville Commons apartment complex may be in doubt after a meeting between developers and city officials turned testy Monday afternoon. The question that seems unanswered is who exactly is killing the development.
Area fall festivals just around the corner
September is here and that means area fall festivals are right around the corner, as temperatures begin to drop and the leaves begin to change color.
CASCO facilities expand along Vine Street
Among the construction projects occurring along Vine Street in Harrisonville, at least one has been planned for many years. Casco is expanding its facilities to include a new storm shelter that will double as a training and educational area, said CEO Robert Greenwood. 
Brian Ellis (left) of Scoular, Mar Gutierrez (center) of Trimex, converse with local farmer Ron Highley about regenerative agriculture last week. Gutierrez came to Cass and Bates counties last week to attend a Scoular conference and tour some farms enrolled in the program.
International flavor: Area farmers, Scoular testing pilot wheat program
Mexico is a major market for much of America’s wheat exports and companies in both countries are looking for ways to streamline the production and export process.
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Closure begins today for 291 Highway, 58 Highway intersection
Beginning today, MoDOT crews will start working to make improvements at the intersection of 291 Highway and 58 Highway (Hubach Hill Road) between Raymore and Pleasant Hill.
The book cover to Sonya Jury’s self-published memoir that contains several references to Pleasant Hill.
Pleasant Hill featured in new memoir about Alzheimer’s
A Kansas City author has written and self-published a memoir that contains several references to Pleasant Hill.
Garden City alleyway becomes a source of controversy
GARDEN CITY – A lawsuit seems inevitable, says City Clerk Laurie Oakes, about a closed and unmarked alleyway in Block 33.
Harrisonville High School gun threat not credible
A reported threat of a student with a gun was made late last week at Harrisonville High School.
Lane, ramp closures begin tonight in Harrisonville
Drivers should be aware of pavement repair work beginning tonight and going through Wednesday night in Harrisonville.
Local News

Two dead, one charged after shootings in Freeman

FREEMAN — Two men are dead and a woman is in jail following a shooting here Friday.

Moratorium halts Peculiar data center plans

PECULIAR – The board of aldermen has approved a 100-day moratorium on accepting any applications and/or permits pertaining to data center developments within its city limits.

Harrisonville Police identify graffiti suspects

Less than a week after several downtown Harrisonville buildings were spray-painted with graffiti, the Harrisonville Police Department has identified two suspects.

Harrisonville hires new police chief

The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen was informed Monday night that Randal (Randy) Moody has accepted the position as police chief in the city. He is slated to start with the city on Sept. 16.

MSHP tips for returning back to school

August has arrived and with it the 2024-2025 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school.
Sports

Harrisonville girls tennis squad competes well in Joplin

The Harrisonville girls tennis team traveled to Joplin to compete in a 24-team season opening tournament. 

Blackhawks struggle late in loss to Warsaw

Adrian was unable to hold onto a two-touchdown lead in the second half of Friday night’s contest.

Bobcats’ home opener spoiled by Lockwood

For the first time in school history, the Drexel football team fell to Lockwood.

Statement win for Whirlwinds

Back on its own home field for the first time since last year’s state semifinal game, Archie flexed its muscle against another top-10 team and proved why it’s picked to once again be one of the state’s best teams.

Lopsided road loss for Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill football team is heading into its slate of conference games on a sour note, but it’s ready to put last week’s lopsided loss in the past.
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Marie Loraine Worel   
Marie Loraine Worel                                                      March 26, 1943 – September 5, 2024
Anna Lee Davenport
Anna Lee Davenport March 16, 1923 – September 4, 2024
Terry Lee Morton
Terry Lee Morton November 10, 1937 - August 28, 2024
Carol Kay Schrock
Carol Kay Schrock January 1, 1937 – August 22, 2024
Barbara Givens
Barbara Givens November 19, 1925 — August 9, 2024
Opinion

Editorial: Welcome to Harrisonville

Historically, Harrisonville has a reputation of being a hard place for builders to do business. Whether it is residential or commercial properties, the list of projects that have been killed or over-regulated is lengthy.

Minich: Success, I made it to a ballgame

It took me until the very end of the summer, but I finally completed a task that has been haunting me for nearly a year: I finally saw a baseball game while I was on a baseball trip.

Minich: Now is the time to enjoy sports

I remember a couple years back a banner at a local high school football game proclaimed something to the effect of “There are two seasons: football season and getting ready for football season.”

Minich: Resharing an open letter to teachers

On Monday, as I was driving to work, I saw some kids standing by the street waiting for their buses on the first day of school. These were young ones, a couple with mom nearby, and you could see the eagerness and excitement in those kid’s eyes.
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Once again, Pixar hit me in the feels, and had my eyes watering on multiple occasions last weekend. Sad thing is, I had a hunch it might happen because the first one has a couple very emotional scenes.
Folks my age and a bit younger have arguably seen this amazing animated classic. Now it’s time to show it to the next generation.
This 2011 masterpiece which was nominated for an Academy Award is arguably one of the under the radar movies, especially in the 2010s.
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