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Graves Opens Application Process for Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) announced that he is currently accepting applications from North Missouri students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Naval Academy. “One of the greatest honors I have as North Missouri’s Congressman is nominating students to serve at our…
Read MorePublic Invited to Meet Missouri Bar Attorney Gathering Input on Community Legal Needs
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The The Missouri Bar is asking residents to share their thoughts on access to legal services, with a local meeting set this week in Edina. Andy Briscoe, an attorney and director of government relations for the Missouri Bar, will meet with area residents beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday…
Read MoreMcDaniel Wins 3200, Indians Show Depth at Dennis Hancock Invitational
The Dennis Hancock Invitational on April 21 at Monroe City High School featured a strong showing from Clark County, highlighted by a distance title from Mason McDaniel and multiple top-three finishes across the board. Clark County’s boys were especially strong in distance events and relays, while the girls were led by Cabell Palmer’s sprint performances…
Read MoreClark County Battles Back Early, Falls to Quincy B Despite Hitting Edge
The Clark County Indians showed fight at the plate but couldn’t overcome an early deficit in an 8-5 loss to Quincy B on April 23. Clark County matched Quincy B with timely hitting and actually outhit their opponent eight to five, but defensive miscues and a big first inning by Quincy proved too much to…
Read MoreClark County Golfers Finish Second Against Palmyra
Clark County finished second in a dual match against Palmyra on Tuesday, April 21, at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Kahoka. Palmyra won the match with a team score of 160, while Clark County finished with a 188. Kole Ross led the Indians with a 40, good for third overall. Owen Eddleman shot a 44…
Read MoreMcDaniel Dominates Distance Races; Weaver Sweeps Jumps As Clark County Competes At South Shelby Invite
SHELBINA — Clark County turned in a strong all-around performance at the South Shelby Invitational on April 13, highlighted by dominant distance running from Mason McDaniel and a clean sweep in the horizontal jumps by Lukas Weaver. McDaniel once again proved to be one of the area’s top distance runners, capturing titles in both the…
Read MoreClark County Marching Indians Headed to Indianapolis for 500 Festival Parade
The Clark County Marching Indians will take their place on one of the nation’s biggest parade stages next month. The band, under the direction of Robert Dooley, has been selected to perform in the 70th annual Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade on Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis. Clark County is one of just 13…
Read MoreDavis Earns Top State FFA Honor in Wildlife Production & Management
By Emily Bontrager Each year, FFA members are recognized through proficiency awards at the local, state, and national levels. These awards highlight a student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and how they have demonstrated excellence in their chosen agricultural field. Wyatt Davis won the Missouri FFA Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency Award at the 98th Missouri…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Reorganizes, Eyes Busy Spring
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 Board of Education reorganized following the April 7 election and heard updates ranging from student achievement to budget pressures during its meeting Tuesday, April 21. The board accepted the results of the April 7 election, dissolved the current board and administered the oath of office to new member…
Read MoreMilan Elks Lodge Installs New Officers for 2026-2027 Term
2026-27 officers were installed April 2, 2026. Front L-R: Kris Good, exalted ruler, Steve Eddy, leading knight, Scott Frazier, loyal knight, Angel Oder, treasurer, Patty Foster, secretary. Back row: Mike Caldwell, trustee, Melissa VanDusseldorp, trustee, Mark Shaw, inner guard, Larry Rustan, Esquire, David Oder, trustee, Dan Sylvester, trustee. Not pictured: Anne Cook, chaplain, Larry Cook,…
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