We are beginning to get questions regarding when the Stay at Home Order will expire. To clarify, the County Stay at Home expires at 11:59 p.m. April 24th, BUT we will still be under the State of MO Stay at Home through 11:59 p.m. on May 3, 2020 unless it is extended.
We will be watching Governor Parsons reopening strategies for guidance.
Thank you!

April 13, 2020
Bates County Health Center Reports First Death of COVID-19
The Bates County Health Center is saddened to report the first death of a Bates County resident due to COVID-19. The Amoret resident was a female in her 60’s and tested positive for COVID-19 on April 9, 2020. Although hospitalized for some time for other underlying health conditions, COVID-19 was a factor in death and is therefore reportable to Bates County. Our thoughts are with her family during this very difficult time.
Everyone is urged to continue to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of all respiratory viruses.
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. If you think, you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice before showing up.
For more information, visit the DHSS website at www.health.mo.gov/coronavirus or the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. A statewide COVID-19 hotline also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 877-435-8411.

Starting Monday, April 13th, only one commissioner will be in the County Administration Building, on Monday’s and Wednesday’s and Friday’s. However, face to face meetings are being restricted, so to contact the commission, please use phone (660-679-3371 – shared with County Clerk), or use email – batescountycommissioners@gmail.com.

Bates County elected officials are continuing to provide the services we offer as best we can, under the circumstances given the current Stay at Home Order.
The County Administration Building is now closed to the public, but access to the County Clerk and the Recorder of Deeds, or any other office needing public contact, will be done outside of the employee entrance on the southeast corner of the building. Please call first to schedule the appointment with the appropriate department. At least one of the commissioners will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Please contact each department at their phone number listed below:
Assessor – Roger Pruden, 660-679-3157
Commission – Jim Wheatley: Presiding Commissioner, 660-679-3371
Clerk – Marlene Wainscott, 660-679-3371
Recorder of Deeds – Danyelle Baker, 660-679-3611
Surveyor – W. C. (Bill) Lethcho, 660-679-4031
Collector/Treasurer – Jim Platt, 660-679-3341