One’s Power Within
By Denise Shannon Over the weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 24th, 2019, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was an event that was held for the first time, called the Big Dam Strongman Competition. But, what is exciting to report, is the fact that one of our local teens from Kahoka performed in this competition for her first…
Read More“Rockhound Rob” Brings Smiles
By Denise Shannon Do we really know everyone who lives inside of our hometown? Do we really pay attention to everything that people do? It can be interesting to run into someone living in your home town that you did not even know was there and find out what they do for a…
Read MoreBoy Scout Recruitment
By Denise Shannon During the morning of Aug. 23rd, 2019, Senior District Executive for the Mississippi Valley Council for Boy Scouts of America, Heather Huebner, came to Kahoka to visit Black Hawk Elementary School to speak on recruiting new Cub Scouts in and around our area. She was here on a visit for recruiting youth…
Read MoreMoore Selected to be National FFA Speak Ag Ambassador
By Kelsey Forquer, Amelia Boudreau and Halea Davis After being named State FFA Vice President in April. Andrew Moore, a senior at Clark County R-I High School has had one busy summer. He began his year of service with a week-long training session with his fellow State Officers; his training emphasized team work, strengths training,…
Read MoreBattle of Athens State Historic Site Hosts Missouri Archaeological Society Fall Symposium Sept. 7
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 21, 2019 – The Missouri Archaeological Society Fall Symposium will be held at the Battle of Athens State Historic Site shelter house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7. This event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Archaeological Society. The fall symposium is…
Read MoreSullivan County Memorial Hospital Addresses Deficiencies
July 25, 2019–A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on July 25, 2019, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 5:10 PM. Trustees present were Jean Page, Jo Hall, Ron Camp, and Bill Lewis. Also present were Jerry Dover, Chief Executive Officer; Tina Sears-Hamilton, Director of Patient Care Services;…
Read MoreLocal Residents Chosen As Missouri Farm Family For Sullivan County
Milan MO — Michael and Tonya Otto and family of Newtown, were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, August 12th at the Missouri State Fair. The Otto family was selected as the Sullivan County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County and the local Farm Bureau. The…
Read MoreLocal Residents Chosen As Missouri Farm Family For Clark County
KAHOKA, Mo.– Robert and Marcella Nelson, along with their children Emma and Ethan, of Luray were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. The Nelson family was selected as the Clark County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Clark County and the…
Read MoreVIRGINIA RUTH PHILLIPS
Virginia Ruth Phillips, age 96, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. Virginia was born September 27, 1922 in Kilbourn, IA, a daughter of Sam and Mamie Logan Lyon. Virginia is survived by her children: Delores (Richard) Vandenberg of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donna…
Read MoreKahoka Taking First Step To Addressing Water Quality
By Mike Scott The City of Kahoka is taking the first steps to clear up a nagging water quality issue. At their Monday, August 12 meeting, the city council heard from Steve Hausner, an engineer with French Renecker. “Customers have been complaining about dirty water,” Hausner said. “We noticed that the dirty water lasted a…
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