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Flag 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…
Read MoreUncertain Future for Kahoka Blood Drives
By Emily Bontrager After nearly five decades of serving the community, the future of the longtime blood drives held in Kahoka remains uncertain, leaving many local donors and volunteers heartbroken. The most recent blood drive was held Thursday, May 21, at the First Baptist Church in Kahoka, Missouri. For almost 20 years, Gloria Allen served…
Read MoreMcDaniel Breaks Two School Records, Leads Clark County at State Track Meet
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mason McDaniel broke two of his own school records leading Clark County at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. McDaniel turned in a standout state meet for the Indians, placing third in both the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter run. He…
Read MoreMARGERY RUTH (BAIR) HAMNER
Margery Ruth (Bair) Hamner, known to many as our beloved “Ruthie” of Luray, Missouri, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ruthie was born on February 9th, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to William Cresswell and Margery Jane (Huchinson) Bair. She…
Read MoreB KAY HESS
B Kay Hess, 83, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born February 8, 1943 in Wayland, MO the daughter of Elmer and Louise Ellison. Kay graduated from St Patrick High School. On October 28, 1961 Kay was united in marriage to Dean Hess at the…
Read MoreJAMES MORGAN “JIM” CRANE
James Morgan “Jim” Crane, 78 of Canton, Missouri passed into eternity on May 15, 2026. The oldest of 8 children, Jim was born September 26, 1947, in Quincy, IL. He is the son of Morgan H. Crane and Georgia Johnson Crane. Jim attended primary school in Warren, MO. He graduated from Monroe City (MO) High…
Read MoreJOANNE MAE RAGAN
Joanne Mae Ragan, 91, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with her family by her side. Joanne was born on April 27, 1935, in Streator, Illinois to Clell A. and Mary V. (Trenor) Gutting. She married William (Bill) Ragan on December 5, 1954, at…
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