Bates County Community Resource Program

03/26/2026

It’s time to clear out the attic and empty the garage! Our Annual Spring City-Wide Garage Sale is officially happening on Saturday, May 2nd! 🌸📦

Want your sale on the map? Here’s the scoop:
💰 Cost: Only $10 (Cash or Check).
⏰ Deadline: Registration MUST be in by Friday, 4/24 to be published.

Where to grab a form:
📍 92.1 The Bullet
📍 Mid-America Live
📍Chamber Office

Fill it out online: https://forms.gle/ZBaR5CsdVTWgYjUYA

Where to turn it in:
Drop your form and payment at the Chamber Office at 7 W Dakota. If we’re not there, just use the 24/7 dropbox! (be sure to use an envelope and address to the Chamber of Commerce)

Let’s make this the biggest sale Butler has ever seen! 🛍️✨

03/20/2026

Mid America Live

03/16/2026

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Volunteer need for the es**rt for the Wall that Heals to Bates County.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that it is in charge of providing an es**rt to the Wall That Heals

Official Es**rt: The Wall That HealsHost: Bates County Sheriff's OfficeDate: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Staging & Departure Location:

Family Center (2601 Cantrell Road, Harrisonville, MO)

Staging Time: by 10:30 AM
Kickoff: 11:30 AM (Promptly)
Procession Order:

We are calling all Veterans and community members to join the line of honor. The es**rt will be organized as follows:

Lead: Marked Patrol Vehicles/Motorcycles
Honor Guard: Veteran Motorcyclists
Community: Personal Cars & Trucks
Rear: Emergency Vehicles

The Route:

For those wishing to line the streets and wave flags, the es**rt will follow this path:

Harrisonville to Adrian Southbound on I-49 to AA Highway.
Exit at AA; travel South on the West Outer Road through the City of Adrian.
Return to I-49 South at Highway 18; exit at 52 West (Butler).
Travel East on Ft. Scott St. to the Square; circle the Square.
Exit Square South to Nursery St.;
West to the Football Field.

If you are participating in the es**rt, please ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready by 10:30 AM. If you are a spectator, we encourage you to gather safely along the route in Adrian and Butler at the Butler Square to show your support as the Wall passes.

If you belong to a club that would like to participate please contact Sheriff Chad Anderson at Sheriff@batescountysheriff.gov or by calling 660-679-3232 so that we can get you involved.

*You do not need to be part of a motorcycle club or organization to participate in the es**rt. Please arrive by 10:30am at the Harrisonville Family Center parking lot and ready to roll at 11:30am sharp.

03/14/2026

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03/13/2026

03/07/2026

02/26/2026

Update: In custody.

On 2/25/2026, a Butler Officer attempted to take David Volland into custody on multiple felony warrants. Volland then assaulted the Officer and fled on foot through a wooded area near Main Street and Country Club Terrace. Other Butler Officers, the Bates County Sheriff's Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the area that Volland fled.

After an extensive search, Volland was not located. If you see Volland, contact law enforcement. He was last seen wearing all camouflage. Attached is a previous booking photo of Volland.

02/24/2026

02/21/2026

12/03/2025

Go see Sheriff on a Shelf, Buddy the Elf, and your deputies at Sonic!! They’re car hopping for Christmas. There until 8!

11/24/2025

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER on Thursday!! 🦃🥧

11/13/2025

Just a heads up if you’re looking to process any transactions at the Butler License Office next week.

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Butler License Office will close for transition to new management contract Nov. 17, 18, & 19

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has accepted a new management proposal for the Butler License Office.
The contract has been awarded to BPD Holdings, LLC.
The license office, located at 105 North Orange St., will close at the end of business on Monday, November 17, and reopen on Thursday, November 20, at the same location.
The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone: (660) 679-0061.
While the office is closed for transition, DOR encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver licensing needs:
• Harrisonville License Office – 2009 Plaza Dr.
• Clinton License Office – 702 East Ohio St., Suite 4
• Osceola License Office – 210 Olive St.
A full list of license office locations and hours of operation can be found at
https://dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.
The following online services are also available:
• Phone-in Registration - to find a license office that accepts phone-in vehicle and watercraft registration renewals.
• License Plate Renewal - to see if your county participates in sharing personal property tax information with DOR.
• Renewal Requirements Inquiry - to obtain information regarding registration renewal requirements.
• DORA Chatbot - to get answers 24/7 with the help of DOR’s chatbot, a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common taxation, motor vehicle, and driver licensing questions.