A two-year-old Archie boy drowned last week while he and others were playing in a neighbor’s swimming pool. The drowning is believed to be an accident.
Kyler Ray Kelso, son of Kyle and Ashley Kelso, of Archie, died Wednesday, August 4, at the Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 7, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, in Butler.

It’s almost time for Drexel kids to return to classes. On Monday, Drexel R-IV started a two-day enrollment schedule that included the mandatory enrollment of all students. Classes begin for all Drexel students on Friday, August 20th, with early release at 1 p.m. Pictured below right, Kristie Musick, elementary principal’s secretary, aids Jason Showalter and son, Gavin Kush, with enrollment papers. And above, Kelly Lacy, JH/HS principal’s secretary, receives the necessary enrollment forms from Shannon Wallace.

Tex-Mex Spinach Dip, Chicken Tortilla Bake, Sour Cream Chili Bake, Empanadas, and Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie are the featured recipes in the August 12th edition.

The Drexel Bobcats officially kicked off their season Monday, August 9th as football, volleyball and cross country teams held their first two-a-day practices.

Free Back-to-School Pool Party, Friday, August 20, 7-9 p.m., Drexel Pool. Kids, parents, teens are all welcome. Free lemonade and popcorn. Sponsored by Drexel PTO.