Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for June 3rd, 2026

On May 20th, Justin Begley (54) of Cainsville pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to three counts Animal Abandonment. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Jay Hemenway.

On May 20th, Evergy reported that there was an increase in scams with false phone numbers. Scammers are targeting customers who use search engines and AI to find out how to contact Evergy with fake websites and phone numbers to take their personal and credit card information. To report a scam, use Evergy's online scam reporting form. The actual Evergy website is www.evergy.com. Also, Evergy will never threaten people with disconnection if they don't pay within an hour, demand gift cards or third party apps for payment, or offer discounts in return for a credit card number.

On May 20th, the Bethany Republican-Clipper reported that Pattonsburg first responder Karen Shepherd was honored for her actions in saving the life of a teen following a wreck. The teen is the son of an employee of the convenience store there. For that, she is being nominated for the National Association of Convenience Stores’ First Responder of the Year. She has been a member of the Rescue and Fire Protection District there for 26 years and an EMT for 23 years.

On May 20th, Judge Jay Hemenway revoked the probation of Detroyt Linthacum (20) of Bethany and ordered him to serve 180 days in jail following a violation hearing. The defendant had been on probation for Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On May 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that two people were seriously injured in a crash on Route J north of Kidder in Daviess County when their 2002 Chevy Silverado struck an animal, traveled off the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned.

On May 24th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Courtney Eaton alleging DWI (Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Speeding (70/45). Bond was set at $10,000 with the defendant released on his own recognizance. Defendant may have no unsupervised contact with the victim.

On May 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Dillon Bennett (28) of Eagleville alleging Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.

On May 26th, Dennis Thomas (67) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon.

On May 27th at around 3:30 am, a prowler was seen in Hopkins walking around someone’s house.

On May 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jensen Gulp (40) of Maryville alleging Assault and Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety for the Domestic Assault case and $500 cash only for the Assault case.

On May 29th, Worth County Sheriff Scott Sherer escaped injury when he wrecked the county patrol car while pursuing a fleeing subject west of Sheridan.

On May 29th, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reported that it had received a request from a family member to conduct a well-being check on a subject. They made contact with a male subject identified as Michael Puckett. Mr. Puckett opened fire on the responding deputies, killing one and injuring another. Deputies returned fire, and Mr. Puckett fled the scene. As of Saturday evening, he remained at large.

On May 29th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 21 year old man was northbound on Route W 12 miles north of Bethany at around 8:05 pm when he attempted to turn onto 222nd Street, crossed the roadway, ran off the side, struck a ditch, a fence, and came to rest in the ditch. A 17 year old female passenger received moderate injuries and was taken on Mosaic in St. Joseph.

On May 29th, KCRG reported that more than 600 commercial truck drivers were pulled off Iowa roadways for failing English proficiency checks. Effective next year, a new Iowa law adds penalties of $1,000 for drivers who fail such checks and $10,000 per violation for employers who hire such drivers.

On May 30th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Christopher Wulff (40) of Cedar Rapids (IA) alleging Trafficking Drugs (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was denied.

On June 1st, Judge Corey Herron revoked the probation of Trevor Wolf (21) of St. Joseph following a probation violation hearing in Nodaway County Circuit Court. He was placed on a new term of probation for five years. Defendant must make $680 in restitution to the victim. Defendant had been convicted of two counts of Burglary (Felony).

On June 1st, Ashley Howes (30) of Lexington admitted to violating her probation in Nodaway County Circuit Court. She was continued on probation by Judge Corey Herron subject to a 120 day court-ordered detention sanction. The defendant had been convicted of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On June 1st, Ramiro Whitney (30) of Kansas City (KS) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to Resisting Arrest (Felony). He was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Corey Herron.

On June 1st, Kristine Hurst (47) of Parnell pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

 

Community Calendar for June 3rd, 2026

Community Calendar items are free of charge. To submit, email us at express@grm.net. All events are subject to change or last-minute cancelation.

REPEATING EVENTS

Mondays (except holidays) – Worth County Commissioners meet at 9 am.

Fridays – Bedford Jam, United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Snacks and drinks available. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call (712) 523-2282.

Fridays and Saturdays – Community Market, Dollar Tree Building and Tractor Supply Company, Bethany. Fridays 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturdays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Saturdays – Stanberry Community Farmers Market, 8 am to noon. Crafts, donuts, and more. Located six miles north of Stanberry on Highway B to AF. 4371 Highway AF.

Every Second Wednesday – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition, 5:00 pm, Worth County Community Church.

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 3^rd – Public forum with representatives of Scale Microgrid, which is proposing to develop the $6 billion data center south of Maryville. It will be held at the Mozingo Events Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

June 5^th – Tri-County Health Fair, 10:00 am, 302 N. Park Street, Stanberry. Free and open to the public.

June 5^th to 7^th – Resound Fest, Miracle Hills Ranch, three miles south of Bethany. Free admission, community worship, and onsite camping. Festival starts on June 5^th at 6:00 pm. Community Worship Service June 7^th at 9 am.

June 6th to 7th – Rummage Sale, 610 Mill Street, Denver. Free to anyone who wants to set up.

June 6^th – Book signing with authors Shelley Tanner and Rosie Oliver, Bethany Public Library, 9:00 am.

June 6^th – Cruzin’ Clarinda Car Show. Registration 8:00 am. Show and shine 11 am. Awards 2 pm. Downtown Clarinda.

June 6^th – Miniature Horse Pull, Pickering Horse Arena, 6:00 pm. Concessions available. Sponsored by the Pickering Lions.

June 6^th – Lions All-Star Classic, Hamilton, 6:00 pm. Andrew Craig (North Harrison), Camden Griffith (Gilman City), and Avery Gregg (Gilman City) will participate.

June 6^th – Road to Laughs, The Pub, 7:00 pm. Comedy show featuring Ebony Star, Marlon Mac, Josh Reynolds, and Tyler Tha Comic. Cost $15; tickets available online at The Pub Facebook Page.

June 7^th – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8 am.

June 8^th to 11^th – NEN Kids Basketball Camp. 10 am to 11 am each morning. For boys and girls grades 2-5 for the 2026-27 school year. Cost $20/child; payment due first day of camp. The NEN Girls Basketball team will host.

June 10^th – Lunch & Learn Funeral Planning Seminar, 11:30 am, A&G Restaurant, Maryville. Sponsored by Bram Funeral Home. To register, call (660) 290-6643.

June 11^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

June 12^th – Worth County Senior Center Potluck, 12 noon. Free will donation.

June 12^th – Adam Swanson in concert at Clarinda High School, 1 pm. He is a four-time World Champion Ragtime Piano Player. Tickets are $40 and available at the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum.

June 12^th – Dueling Piano Night, 8 pm, The Pub, Maryville. Requests welcome. Presale tickets $10 plus fees, $15 the day of the show. Limited to 100 tickets.

June 13^th – KSIB Tractor Ride, 8 am. Starting in Lenox, traveling to Clearfield, then having lunch at the Lake of Three Fires before returning to Lenox. Participants will vote for best in show.

June 13^th – Nodaway County Historical Society Second Saturday Coffee, 9 am. Free and open to the public. Free genealogy workshop at 11:00 am.

June 13^th – Rabies Clinic, Albany Firehouse, 10 am to noon.

June 13^th – Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in concert at Clarinda High School, 5 pm. Sponsored by the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum.

June 13^th – Pat Swinford benefit spaghetti supper. South Nodaway School, 5:00 pm.

June 13^th – Gentry County Lincoln Day Dinner, Hundley-Whaley, Albany. Doors open 5:00 pm. Dinner catered by Bar-X at 6:00 pm. Tickets $50 per person. Contact any Gentry County Republican committee member for tickets.

June 13^th – The Champagne, 7 pm, Donaldson Westside Park, Maryville. Free and open to the public.

June 14^th – Grant City Golf Course Club Tournament, 1:00 pm.

June 16^th – Worth County Emergency Planning Meeting, 5:30 pm, Grant City Golf Clubhouse. The county is required to put together a disaster plan every five years in order to receive emergency funding.

June 17^th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 7:30 am.

June 19^th – Denver City Council Meeting, 9:00 am, Denver Schoolhouse.

June 19^th to 20^th – Old Defiance Days and Sheridan Rodeo.

June 20^th – Grant City Baptist Church Car Show, 10 am.

June 20^th – $1,000 gun shop credit raffle sponsored by the Sheridan Fire Department. Receive a $1,000 credit towards a gun of your choice at Loaded Gun & Pawn Shop. Drawing will be held June 20^th at the Sheridan Rodeo. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets $10 each or six for $50. If interested, contact any Sheridan Fire Department member for tickets. Must go to the local gun shop and complete all required background checks and paperwork according to law. Must be 18 or over. For more information, contact Jake Holmes (660) 254-3571.

June 20^th – Mike Henggeler Father’s Day Memorial Baseball Tournament, Stanberry ball fields, 8 am. Entry $150 per team; limit six teams for two divisions. First division – ages 9U to 12U. Second division – ages 13U to 16U. $150 per team. To enter, contact titletownevents@gmail.com. All proceeds will be donated directly to the Henggeler family.

June 20^th – Harrison County Community Hospital ribbon cutting and open house for new building, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

June 20^th – Lt. Bryan Arnold Poker Run, 12 noon, Pappi’s Palooza, Barnard.

June 20^th – Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament, The Pub, 1 pm. 50% of buy-ins will go towards top three finishers. The other 50% will go to the Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization.

June 20^th – Maloy Summer Solstice party. Festivities begin at 4 pm in the City Park. Pot Luck supper at 6pm. Folk dancing, bonfire, food, drinks, and music.

June 21^st – Stanberry Antique Car Show, 9 am, Downtown City Park.

June 21^st -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. $10 minimum donation per person. Children six and under are free. Proceeds to the Heart of America Tractor Club to benefit various juvenile charities in Northwest Missouri.

June 23^rd to 25^th – Northwest Missouri Regional Grazing School, Hundley/Whaley, Albany, 8 am to 4 pm each day. Cost $140 per attendee, $70 for additional member of the same farming operation. Maximum of two attendees per operation. Lunch is included for three days.

June 23^rd – Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, Eagleville City Hall, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income.

June 24^th – Worth County Care & Rehab Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

June 25^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

June 27^th – Albany Rhythm & Roots Festival, 5 pm.

June 27^th – Worth County Class of 1981 is having its 45 year class reunion at the A&G Restaurant in Maryville at 6:00 pm.

June 27^th – Jesse & The Medicine Men, Big Bend Bar & Grille, Sun Valley Lake, Ellston (IA), 7 pm.

June 27^th – Talent Show, Roxy Theater, 7:00 pm. All ages welcome. Pre-signup required; contact Kary Owens (660) 562-0462 or Cameron Morrison (660) 254-3754. Sets must be five minutes or less. Music acts must provide own music. Speaker system provided with plug-in for jacks, USBC, and iPhone.

June 27^th – Rock the Ville, Maryville, 8 pm to 12 midnight.

June 28^th – Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to 12 noon.

July 1^st to 3^rd – Gilman City Girls Basketball Camp. First through fifth graders from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Sixth through eighth graders from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Open to all girls from 1^st through 8^th grade 2026-27 from Gilman City or Tri-County. Cost is $30 per player; shirt included. To enter, email keoff@gilman.k12.mo.us.

July 3^rd – Worth County Tractor Cruise. The cruise will visit all five towns in Worth County. The cruise will start at the Worth County Fairgrounds, travel to Allendale, then the Denver Schoolhouse Museum. It will go to Worth and have lunch at the 169 Club, then proceed to Sheridan and return to the Fairgrounds.

July 3^rd – Fireworks show in Allendale at sunset.

July 4^th – Allendale Fourth of July Breakfast, 7:00 am.

July 4^th – Dedication of the Veterans Wall, Grant City Square, 11 am. The display will recognize all six branches of the US Armed Forces as well as the US and Missouri flags.

July 4^th – Grant City Golf Course Fourth of July Golf Tournament, 1:00 pm.

July 4^th – Grant City Fireworks Show at sunset.

July 5^th -- Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8 am.

July 8^th – Voter Registration Deadline for August 4^th Primary Election.

July 9^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

July 11^th – Parnell Duck Days Whiffle Ball Tournament, Parnell City Park. Registration 1:30 pm. First games 2:00 pm. Teams consist of six players ages 8 and up. Each team may have up to three additional players under 8 years old. Cost $30/team. To enter, contact Autumn Burns (660) 254-5515.

July 16^th – Bedford Truck & Tractor Pull with Nebraska Bush Pullers, 2715 Linwood Avenue, Bedford, 7:00 pm.

July 17^th to 18^th – Hopkins/Pickering Citywide Garage Sales.

July 18^th – Benefit for Jacob Walter, former DOT maintenance barn, Barnard, 5:00 pm. Free will donation dinner, live auction, dancing. If you cannot be there but wish to donate, mail checks to Bank Northwest, 217 East Main, Stanberry, MO 64489. Make all checks payable to Pappi’s Palooza Benefit. All donations are tax deductible.

July 19^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 veterans programs.

July 23^rd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

July 25^th – Dueling Pianos, Big Time Entertainment, Roxy Theater, 7 pm to 9 pm.

July 26^th -- Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to 12 noon.

July 27^th – Last day to submit petitions to run as an independent candidate for the November 3^rd election, 5:00 pm.

July 31^st – Mozingo Lake Golf Tournament, 11 am. Proceeds will benefit Cameron Veterans Home. Limited to 36 teams on a first come, first served basis. To register, contact Alison Dredge (816) 649-1622.

August 2^nd to 6^th – American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Tournament, Mozingo Lake. A 54-hole championship for ages 12-19.

August 2^nd – Jerry Litton Legacy of Dreams. A special event being planned in Chillicothe at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center, 10780 Livingston County Road 235 in memory of the late congressman, who died in a plane crash 50 years ago. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:00 pm.

August 4^th – Primary Election Day for Missouri. Polls open 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.

August 6^th to 8^th – Fur Takers of America National Trapping & Homesteading Convention, Macon County Fairgrounds, Macon. Starting at 6:00 pm on August 6^th with a kickoff concert. Admission $20 for the weekend; veterans and kids 15 & under free. Campaign available at $20/night (primitive) or $40/night (full hookup). Meals available on-site.

August 7^th to 8^th – Blythedale Free Fair.

August 16^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Cameron Veterans Home.

August 29^th – Stampede the Ville.

September 3^rd to 7^th – Northwest Missouri State Fair, Bethany.

September 5^th – “Exploring the Dark” Hike, Crowder State Park, Trenton, 9 pm to 10 pm. Free and open to the public. Guided tour of the park. Bring water and closed-toe shoes.

September 12^th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K Run/2K walk. Registration 7 am; run starts at 7:30 am and lasts until 12 noon. Free resources will be available from the VA. Cost $20. To RSVP, contact Jeremy Baker (660) 254-5311. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988.

September 18^th to 19^th – Turkey Run Flea Market and Swap Meet. 12 noon to 6 pm September 18^th; 8 am to 6 pm September 19^th. Anything tradable welcome from homemade goods, antiques, tools, toys, clothes, livestock, vehicles, auto parts, crafts, food vendors, and more. Space: $15. Electric Hookups: $25. Camper: $45. After September 7^th, add $5. If interested, call Adam Emery (660) 541-2984 or Sarah Emery (660) 853-0141.

September 20^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Sons of the American Legion Post 464.

October 3^rd – Great Northwest Winefest, 1805 Nebraska Street, Mound City (Swimming Pool), 11:30 am. Proceeds will go to raise funds for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation.

October 13^th – Hopkins Historical Society Fall Meeting, 7:00 pm.

October 18^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 membership.

October 23^rd – Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the November 3^rd election, 5:00 pm.

November 3^rd – General election for Missouri. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm.

November 15^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Ladies Auxiliary Unit 464.

May 29^th – North Nodaway Alumni Reunion, North Nodaway School, 5:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nodaway County Commission Minutes for May 28th, 2026

Convene

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at 8:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office. Present: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk.  Also present: Lorraine O’Donnell, part-time clerk.

Approval of Agenda and Prior Minutes

Commissioner Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Walk seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Walker (Yes); Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes.)  Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 5/26/26. Burns seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Walker (Yes); Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes.) 

Approved: Invoice to Gray Oil, Advanced Auto Parts and ProServe. Liquor licenses for KKMG Business Services 2 LLC dba 420 Cigarettes Beer & Spirits; Elks Lodge #760.

Accounts Payable: N/A

Requisitions:  Road and Bridge to Allen Ready Concrete for bridge concrete.

Reviewed:  The Commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email:

Email from citizen on proposed data center

Advertisement from Bob Lakowski on Tank Shell Culverts

Public Comment – Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED) discussed enrollment concerns at Northwest Missouri State University tied to the proposed data center. Mike Hardy questioned the Commissions specific role and decision making in relation to the proposed data center. Walker stated a county’s main role would be to control taxes. Burns explained to those present what research had been completed to date while Walk discussed that the land purchased was sold by private land owners to a private business.  Water consumption will rely on water provided by the City of Maryville. Susie Strauch stated she opposes the proposed data center and feel it will ruin the local environment. Strauch asked if the county had a moratorium in place yet. The Commissioners responded that they have consulted an attorney an do not have an answer as to the legality of this at this time. Jennifer Gillespie also opposes the proposed project and questioned how big it will be and will it grow over time. The Commission assured the group they are doing what they can legally.  Carter Strauch stated he appreciated the efforts the Commissioners are putting in and understood the legality of the proposed project. Chris Wallace stated a meeting with Governor Kehoe will include a short course on what AI data centers provide and what they need to operate. Wallace will share an email with the Commission. The Commission reiterated that Scale Microgrids is the developer of the project, not the end owner/operator. It is believed that they will sell the proposed data center, but there has been no information shared on who will purchase.  George Null questioned the Commission on tax abatements. No abatements have been requested nor granted at this time.

Clean Fill – Responded to an email from a local resident with questions about where to take clean fill items.  

State of Emergency Inspections – The Commission, along with Brian Engle, Road and Bridge Supervisor, inspected Route F, North of Road #616 for a line down, a tube issue on Road #626 in Polk Township; an abandoned trailer on Road #257 in Jackson Township; tube issues on Roads #188, #197 and #198 all in Independence Township.

Jackson Township – The Commissioners contacted Jeff Meyer, Jackson Township Trustee regarding concerns with an abandoned trailer on Road #257.

Polk Township – Took a call from a resident regarding a plugged tube on 220th Street in Polk Township. The Commission will inspect and make recommendations.

Lunch Break – Walk made a motion to adjourn for lunch. Burns seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Nathan Willett – The Commission attended a meet and greet for Nathan Willett, candidate for U.S. Congress, District #6.

Closed Session – Burns made a motion to go into closed session at 2:30 p.m. per 610.021(3) RSMo. Walk seconded the motion. Walker (Yes); Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes). Motion carries. Also in attendance, Robin Clark, Deputy Clerk for Payroll.

(610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions. — Except to the extent disclosure is otherwise required by law, a public governmental body is authorized to close meetings, records and votes, to the extent they relate to the following: (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. However, any vote on a final decision, when taken by a public governmental body, to hire, fire, promote or discipline an employee of a public governmental body shall be made available with a record of how each member voted to the public within seventy-two hours of the close of the meeting where such action occurs; provided, however, that any employee so affected shall be entitled to prompt notice of such decision during the seventy-two-hour period before such decision is made available to the public. As used in this subdivision, the term "personal information" means information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees.)

Burns made a motion to go back to open session at 3:11. Walk seconded the motion.  Walker (Yes); Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes). Motion carries.

Adjournment – Walk made a motion to commission adjourn until 6/2/2026. Burns seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:  Walker (Yes); Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes).

 

Sheridan to Apply for CDBG Grant to Remove Schoolhouse Debris

The Sheridan City Council, at their regular meeting Monday, started the process of applying for a CDBG grant to remove debris from the old schoolhouse as well as tear down some abandoned homes. They identified nine potential structures that could be removed. The removal of the structures needs to be signed off on by the owners, who must put up at least a $500 match. The city will document the blight along with their grant. 

Breann (O'Riley) Simmons of the Northwest Missouri Regional Council went through the process with the city at the meeting. The city will dig out old existing ordinances and pass new ones where appropriate. There will be a public hearing at their next meeting for public comment. The city already has a nuisance ordinance.

The city gave Jerry and Valerie Rauch permission to fence off an area northeast of the Housing so that people can't park there. The road on Fourth and Crescent used to be square; there is an old marker on the northeast corner of the Housing where the road used to be. There was a square corner at Third & Crescent as well. A map of Sheridan from the 1960's that was up on the old City Hall/Quad River News/Sheridan Express building showed all the corners as square. Over the years, people cutting corners on the road have taken 20 feet off their property. There has been a problem with people parking on what is supposed to be the city right of way east of the Housing. 

The city will send one letter of violation for sewer ditches and brush and another for unmowed grass and junk.

A tube washed out under the sewer crossing near Dan Barnett's and the late Bud Allee residence. The road is closed. The city is in the process of getting a new tube.

Kids put picnic tables up on top of the shelter house. They later came and took them back down.

Rodney Martin sprayed ditches for weeds around town.

Safer Roads Project Feedback Requested

The Northwest Missouri Regional Council is in the process of creating a comprehensive safety action plan for the five-county region that it serves. The goal is safer roads for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists of all ages.

They are soliciting public comments. To give feedback, visit the Northwest Missouri Regional Council website, place a pin on their map, and leave your feedback. You can leave feedback regarding walking, biking, driving, or rolling through communities. There is no limit to the number of pins you can leave.

The deadline for submitting public comments is June 18th.

 

MDC Proposes Permits for Camping, Firearms Shooting Ranges

The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing permits for camping at conservation areas and shooting at unstaffed firearms ranges.

There are 1,000 conservation areas around the state, with 320 offering camping. The MDC says the permits are necessary because of problems involving compliance issues, safety concerns, vandalism, illegal activities, and illegal stays. At its regular meeting Friday, the Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval of proposed changes.

MDC data shows camping-related violations and warnings for camping outside of designated areas have increased substantially over the last decade. In 2015, staff issued 2015 violations and two warnings. In 2024, staff issued 30 citations and 153 warnings. These numbers only represent individuals who could be identified and do not involve other violations such as littering, off-road vehicles, arrest warrants, drug arrests, and others.

Currently, campers do not need a permit, pay a fee, or register. The MDC says the lack of identification of campers creates a difficult job for agents and staff to regulate activities on camping areas or identifying campers.

If finalized, these rules would take effect March 2027. The rules are as follows:

—A low-cost ($5) five-day permit for all camping on conservation areas for up to ten people. This applies even if fewer days are used and/or fewer people are involved.

—Larger groups of more than 10 people would be required to have a Special Use Permit and camping permit.

—Each person would be limited to three consecutive camping permits and six annually.

—Personal property may not be left unattended longer than 24 hours at campsites or areas for camping purposes.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public comments on this proposal from July 16th to August 14th at the Missouri Department of Conservation website. The commission will review information and give final consideration at the September 11th meeting.

The MDC is also proposing permits for use of unstaffed firearms shooting ranges. Range use has increased in recent years with more home/self-defense firearms practice and increasing use of modern sporting rifles. The MDC says the change is needed due to increased damage to shooting range signs, booths, and other infrastructure along with increased litter from spent shells, targets, and other items not being collected and properly disposed of. Existing age and disability exemptions would remain. The changes would not apply to partner ranges or their five staffed shooting ranges.

The Missouri Conservation Commission recently gave initial approval to this change. The public comment period is from July 16th to August 14th at the MDC website. The Commission will consider final approval on September 11th. If approved, the changes will take effect February 28th, 2027.

Under the proposed rules, people wishing to use unstaffed shooting ranges would be required to have a small game permit. The MDC says that this change would help improve safety for users, visitors, neighbors, and protect infrastructure. To get a small game permit, users have to complete a certified hunter education program. Persons who already have a small game permit would not have to get another one.