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MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in northeast Missouri in March

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These free skills sessions are a critical part of the hunter education certification process. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants…

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Shelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital

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Shelby Jones Receives Prestigious Nursing Award at Scotland County Hospital                     Shelby Jones, LPN, of Scotland County Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Scotland County Hospital…

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AI for Small Business: Your New Intern Isn’t Human

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By Ella Aguilar Artificial intelligence might sound like something built for Silicon Valley tech giants. Still, at this month’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, made one thing clear: AI is already here, and small businesses cannot afford to ignore it. To put the speed of change into perspective, Bareis opened with a comparison. It took the…

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Clark County FFA Plans Full Slate of Activities for National FFA Week

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Next week is once again nearing National FFA Week. The Clark County FFA chapter will have a packed week of activities. To start FFA Week, members will have the opportunity to attend St. Paul Church in Official Dress on Sunday, February 22, for FFA Sunday. On Monday, February 23, members will participate in Blue and…

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New Tax Break On Overtime Pay Comes With Limits

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new federal tax provision allows some workers to deduct part of their overtime pay from their taxable income, but the change is narrower and more complicated than it may sound. The provision, in effect for tax years 2025 through 2028, does not eliminate taxes on all overtime pay, according to Andrew…

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Kahoka City Council Approves Leaf Vac Bid, $65,000 Fire Truck Purchase

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By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka City Council approved several purchases and contracts during its meeting Monday, Feb. 16, including a low bid for a leaf vacuum system and a new fire truck for the city’s fire department. The council approved minutes from its February meeting and authorized building permits. Leaf vacuum bid…

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Clark County Varsity Scholar Bowl Team Off to Strong Start in 2026 Season

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By Emily Bontrager The Clark County Varsity Scholar Bowl team is off to an impressive start this season, building a 27–4 record and showcasing a roster filled with young talent and strong teamwork. Team members include Zac Irvin, Lexi Oilar, Liam McIntire, Vivian Reardon, Brody Davis, and Breckin Webster. Under the leadership of Mr. Reardon,…

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Clark County R-1 Board Urged to Invest in Gifted Education Program

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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 Board of Education heard a passionate plea from a district educator and parent to invest in a full-time gifted education program during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. Erin Hopp, a teacher at Clark County R-1 and parent of gifted children, addressed board members during public comment to…

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Applications for Missouri Century Farms open Feb. 1

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, MU Extension Ag and Environment team and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. Applications to be recognized…

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