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Danny Hugh Hardy

1960 -2025        Danny Hugh Hardy, 65 of Luray, MO passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.      He was born January 16, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth and Bessie Louise Calvert Hardy.  A proud graduate of Wyaconda High School, Danny was a member of…

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Child Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Wayland, Missouri

WAYLAND, Mo. — An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a moving vehicle struck a parked truck in a parking lot along U.S. Highway 136, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. in Wayland, located in Clark County. A 2011 Volvo XC60, driven by a 49-year-old man…

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Citywide Boil Order Issued After Water Main Break in Edina

By Echo Menges   EDINA, Mo. — A water main break late Monday morning, Nov. 17, caused a citywide loss of water pressure in Edina and prompted a 48-hour boil order for all water customers. The break occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of North Main and East Marion streets during underground fiber-optic…

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Kahoka Greenlights Waterline Replacement for 2026, Considers Lift Station Fix, Accepts Skate Park Donation

By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka Board of Aldermen moved forward with several infrastructure and quality-of-life projects during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 10, including the next phase of the city’s owner-supervised waterline replacement project, a planned overhaul of the high school lift station controls, and accepting a donated skate park. Engineers Steve…

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Clark County R-1 Delays Elementary Consolidation Plans; Facility Needs Highlight Aging Buildings

By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 Board of Education voted Monday night to delay plans for consolidating the district’s elementary schools and adding classrooms at Black Hawk Elementary, citing tight finances and a 2026 bonding capacity far short of what the project would require. Superintendent Lyndell Whittle said LJ Hart &…

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Farm City Night Celebrates 40 Years of Agriculture and Community

The Clark County Extension Council is pleased to announce that Andrew McCrea will serve as the keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Farm City Night. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the Clark County Middle School. A soup and sandwich supper will be served by the Clark County Farm Bureau…

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Applegate Represents Schuyler County at State Cross Country Championships

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Schuyler County’s Asher Applegate proudly represented the Rams at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Applegate finished the 5K course in 18:51.9, competing among more than 170 of Missouri’s top small-school runners. The senior’s performance placed him solidly…

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EDGAR LEE BERRY

May 2, 1946 – November 3, 2025 Edgar Lee Berry, 79, of rural Glenwood, Missouri passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 unexpectedly at his home. Ed was born on May 2, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Alfred Edgar “Buzz” and Elinor Muriel (Kaster) Berry. He attended and graduated from Queen City High School…

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Dougherty Leads Marion County at State Cross Country

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marion County’s Ella Dougherty capped her season with a determined performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Dougherty, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 23:11.4, placing 59th overall in a competitive field of more than…

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