Cass Politics

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Sheriff Releases School Zone Enforcement Stats

J.T. | September 30, 2009

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has released ticket-stats from their increased enforcement J Highway around the Ray-Pec School Zone to the Cass County Commission. In their two-week enforcement effort, the Sheriff issued 37 tickets and 15 warnings.

KC Star Reports on Medical Center

J.T. | September 30, 2009

The move will also represent an evolution from a small-town hospital to a regional medical center with the latest in healthcare architectural design. By the turnout at an open house over the weekend – nearly 2,000 attended – the area is ready to move into the future.

County Lowers Collection Fee

J.T. | September 29, 2009

Cass County Collector Pam Shipley reviewed the city contracts and made a move to help save them some funds. “After a thorough review of contracts to handle collection of annual taxes of your city, I have come to the conclusion that a minimal reduction in the collection fee would be appropriate,” stated Shipley. “Realizing that all governmental entities are experiencing reduction in revenues, I feel any reduction would be helpful.”

County Upgrades CodeRED Warning System

J.T. | September 26, 2009

Cass County and CodeRED announce an enhancement to the weather warning system. Subscribers are now able to choose which weather warning they wish to receive. Currently CodeRED offers three types of weather notifications Tornado, Flash Flood, and Severe Weather warnings.

Rinehart Trial Date Set

J.T. | September 22, 2009

Danial “Danny” Rinehart is scheduled for trial April 19, 2010 in Cass County.

Rinehart, arrested in January, has been implicated in the death of a child he fathered with his teenage daughter. Prosecutors believe the man impregnated his daughter four times and had been having sex with her since she was 13.

Harrisonville Supports Marketplace Bonds

J.T. | September 20, 2009

Last month, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen voted down an ordinance that would have backed bonds for the Harrisonville Marketplace Redevelopment Plan. This month they changed course and approved the plan.

Fire at Harrisonville High School

J.T. | September 19, 2009

A fire in a janitor’s closet ended school early for Harrisonville High School students on Friday (9/18).

Around 8:45 a.m. the fire alarms went off and local emergency personnel promptly responded. The fire was contained to the closet, but 8 rooms suffered smoke damage.

State of the County Address

J.T. | September 18, 2009

Yesterday (9/18) the Cass County Commission gave a State of the County address during the Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Butcher Block Restaraunt.

The commission spoke of energy independence, grants it has received, the airport and ways to entice businesses to bring jobs to the area. “This is about making Cass County ready and attractive to businesses” said South Commissioner Bill Cook.

Hartzler Campaign Kickoff

J.T. | September 17, 2009

Former state rep. Vicky Hartzler (R - Harrisonville) will be hosting a campaign kickoff and BBQ next Monday, September 21st.

Train Strikes Teenager

J.T. | September 15, 2009

A Louisburg, KS man was killed early Sunday morning by a train north of Drexel.