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Old Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreJOHN WESLEY REDDING
John Wesley Redding, 70, of Memphis, Missouri formerly of Fairmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home with his family by his side He was born November 18, 1954, in Carthage, Illinois to Robert Otis and Leola Maxine (Pruett) Redding. John was united in marriage to Linda (Webster) Redding on June 25,…
Read MoreThank You Veterans
The Clark County Marching Indians saluted local veterans during Monday morning’s Veterans’ Day program.
Read MoreClark County R-1 School District Welcomes School Resource Officer
The Clark County R-1 School District has welcomed a School Resource Officer. Clark County Deputy Shannon O’Day graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Institute in Columbia, MO and will be serving as the SRO at the schools during the school year. Sheriff Shawn Webster would like to congratulate Deputy O’Day. “Having a SRO has been…
Read MoreLocal Volunteers Help with Hurricane Helene Relief
At the end of September, Hurricane Helene made landfall and caused widespread devastation and destruction from Florida’s Gulf Coast to Tennessee. Hurricane Helene carved more than 500 miles of damage and impacted millions. Communities were stranded as floodwaters rose and washed away homes, businesses, roads, and vehicles. Jennifer Kauth of Clark County is one of…
Read MoreHelicopters To Fly Low In Northeast Missouri Counties For Aquifer Study
Missouri Department of Natural Resources The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey will be conducting a study in northeast Missouri’s Clark, Scotland, and Schuyler counties to identify possible underground aquifers. The goal of this study is to find sources of groundwater to assist landowners in locating favorable water well construction sites, which may…
Read MoreDriver’s License System Changes Coming Soon
Driver’s License System Changes Coming Soon The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will…
Read MoreBringing Disabled Veterans Together to Hunt in the Great Outdoors
By Emily Bontrager At the end of September each year, the Bowen Family Farm hosts a Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt. Richard and Salli Bowen live in northwest Clark County and they have two children. Salli and her family are just trying to make a difference and trying to give back to the veterans who have…
Read MoreNext Phase of Roadway Reconstruction Scheduled to Begin on U.S. Route 61 near Alexandria
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as the first week of October, the next phase of roadway reconstruction work is scheduled to begin on 1.3 miles of U.S. Route 61, from just south of the Iowa State line to east of U.S. Route 136, near Alexandria in Clark County, to raise the roadway approximately 2.5…
Read More33rd Annual Parade of Champions Set for Oct. 12 in Kahoka
KAHOKA, Mo. — On Saturday, October 12, more than 20 high school marching bands will converge in Kahoka for the highly anticipated 33rd Annual Parade of Champions parade and field show competition. This year’s event, sponsored by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, promises a thrilling lineup of performances that will delight music lovers…
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