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GARY D. HAMILTON
Gary D. Hamilton, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at the age of 81 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gary was born on March 22, 1945, the son of Edward and Mary Smith Hamilton in Trenton, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jerry Elaine Fairley, wife, Carol Leith…
Read MoreOLIVE KAY MORRIS
Olive Kay Morris, 95, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri. Kay was born on April 10, 1931, to Billie and Olive (Hoselton) Martin near Winigan, Missouri. She grew up in Winigan, graduating from Green City High School in 1949. She then earned an…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding Support Staff Members of the Year
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize three outstanding individuals as the 2026 Support Staff Members of the Year. One honoree was selected from each local school district— Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown-Harris— for their exceptional dedication and service. Support staff members play an important role in…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding New Educators with New Teacher of the Year Awards
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize two outstanding educators as the 2026 New Teachers of the Year. One honoree was selected from each participating school district—Green City R-1 and Milan C-2—for their exceptional early-career impact in the classroom. These educators have demonstrated strong dedication early in their careers,…
Read MoreRepublican Candidtates Meet with Local Residents in Kahoka
Republican candidates seeking election to state and federal offices met with local residents during the “Meet the Republican Candidates” event held Thursday, May 28 at the Clark County Senior Center in Kahoka. Candidates for Missouri State Senate District 18, Missouri State Representative and Missouri’s 6th Congressional District each spoke for approximately 15 to 20 minutes,…
Read MoreDONALD “PETE” YATES
Donald “Pete” Yates, 80, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while receiving palliative care, with his loving wife and two sons by his side. Pete was born on May 8, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to H.M. “Breek” and Bertha (James) Yates. He and…
Read MoreFlag Day Celebration Planned June 12 On Kahoka City Square
KAHOKA — The Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Flag Day Celebration Friday, June 12, on the Kahoka City Square. The event will feature a morning of patriotism, community spirit and family fun as residents gather to celebrate the nation’s flag. In case of bad weather, activities will be moved to Black Hawk…
Read MoreClark County Blood Drives To Continue With ImpactLife After Final Red Cross Drive
Clark County’s final Red Cross-sponsored community blood drive collected 55 units of blood May 21 at First Baptist Church in Kahoka, providing donations that could help as many as 165 people, including babies. Organizers thanked everyone who “rolled up a sleeve” to donate, noting that every donation matters, no matter the reason behind it. The…
Read MoreA Forgotten Name Resurfaces on the Kahoka Square
By Emily Bontrager A piece of downtown Kahoka history was uncovered last week during repair on the Clark Mutual building where Clark Mutual Insurance Company and Ross Insurance are located on the west side of the square. As work began near the top of the brick building, the name “J. H. Puder” became visible once…
Read MoreHow Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s…
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