The Media

 By Emily Bontrager  Since Erin Bash was eight years old, she has shown horses in 4-H at the Clark County Fair. Last November, Erin decided to talk with the Junior Livestock Committee about replacing the horse arena at the Clark County Fairgrounds.  The Junior Livestock Committee approved her request and Erin and her parents, Jim…

 The second-seeded Clark County Indians received a bye in the first round of the Class 3 District 6 baseball tourney, and faced Mark Twain in the second round on Wednesday, May 17.  Connor Shatley was on the mound for the Indians, and the freshman pitched delivered a no-hitter as Clark County took a 10-0 win…

 MEXICO, Mo- In less than a month, a new Miss Missouri’s Teen will be crowned at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico and several area teen titleholders have their sights set on the crown.  Beginning June 12, local teen titleholders from across the state of Missouri will spend a week in Mexico, competing in interview,…

 By Emily Bontrager  For many years, Delma Smith has dedicated herself to the residents at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.  Delma, 65, has worked at the Clark County Nursing Home since June of 1986. On May 31, she will be retiring from the nursing home.  Delma grew up around Kahoka and has…

 On, Tuesday, May 9, Mrs. Lemmon received a Western Governors University (WGU) grant during Black Hawk’s monthly awards assembly.  Mrs. Lemmon is a fourth-grade science and social studies teacher at Black Hawk Elementary. She plans on starting a fourth-grade robotics program next year for her students. She is hoping that this program will expand her…

 By Emily Bontrager  Carissa Riney, 23, has been named Truman State University’s 2023 Outstanding Graduate Student in Communications Disorders.  This award has one recipient each year and is awarded to outstanding students who have dedicated themselves to academics.  Carissa graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in 2018. Her parents are John and Melissa Bevans…

 The First Judicial Circuit hosted a workshop to begin strategic planning efforts to address mental illness (including substance abuse) and incarceration in our Northeast Missouri communities. This 1.5- day workshop held on April 26 -27, 2023 at the Boyer Event Center in Memphis, MO was specifically designed to address the anticipated changes in the criminal…

 EASTERN STAR PRESENTS CHECK FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT-On Thursday evening, Kahoka Chapter #40, Order of the Eastern Star, presented Black Hawk Elementary School with a check in the amount of $44,313.90 for new playground equipment. The group raised over $14,000 locally, which was double-matched by the Masonic Home Creating A Partnership Program. Receiving the check from…

 By Emily Bontrager  Duer’s Discount Tobacco and Liquor owner, Shawn Duer, decided to expand his business by building a new building behind the current Duer’s store. The current building has been there since the 1950’s.  The store has been a family-owned business since Shawn’s grandparents, Robert Duer Sr. and Frances Duer acquired the property in…

 Clark County athletes swept the Wednesday’s Clark County Relays with 11 first-place finishes and a handful of silver medals.  Kaden Hamner took first in the boys 100M, with a time of 11.50. Hamner also won the 200M in 23.24, and the 400M in 51.31.  Abby Plenge won the girls 100m with a 13.59 time, and…