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Ring of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise- In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is…
Read MoreSmith Awarded 2026 Middle School Regional Principal of the Year
By Emily Bontrager Lance Smith has been named the 2026 Middle School Regional Principal of the Year, an honor that recognizes his leadership and the efforts of the school community within the Clark County R-1 School District. Smith’s journey into education began with strong influences during his own school years. He attended Scotland County R-1…
Read MoreClark County Voters Approve Tax Questions; School Board, City Races Decided
CLARK COUNTY — Clark County voters approved both countywide and Kahoka ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races in Kahoka, Wayland, the Clark County R-1 School District and the Clark County Nursing Home District were also decided. Turnout was 759 ballots cast out of 4,884 registered voters, or 15.54 percent. The countywide…
Read MoreKahoka Swears In New Aldermen, Approves Equipment Purchases
By Mike Scott KAHOKA — The Kahoka City Council swore in newly elected aldermen, approved equipment purchases and adopted the city’s annual wage ordinance during its regular meeting Monday, April 13. Incumbent Larry Young and newcomer Ruth Brotherton, winners of the April 7 municipal election, were officially sworn into office. Brotherton is believed to be…
Read MoreSTANLEY JOE WEBSTER
Stanley Joe Webster, 87, of Medill, Missouri, passed away at 6:59pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Arbor Hills Nursing Center in St Louis, Missouri. Stanley was born January 6, 1939, in Wyaconda, Missouri to Russell and Ida May (Shannan) Webster. Stanley was united in marriage to Virginia Catherine (Morris) Webster on October 21, 1960,…
Read MoreJAMES EDWARD SCHMITZ
James Edward Schmitz, 87, formally of Gorin, Missouri, passed away at 12:30 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at The LaBelle Manor in LaBelle, Missouri. Jim was born November 7, 1938, in West Point, IL, a son of John Leonard and Stella Eileen (Staff) Schmitz. The family of 13 lived and farmed near Sutter, IL.…
Read MoreH L Plenge
H L Plenge, 47, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Keokuk, Iowa. H L was born on April 1, 1978, in Quincy, IL., to Hal Plenge and Vicki (Morgan) Plenge. He was a 1996 graduate of Clark County High School. During his time at Clark County R-1…
Read MoreA Lifesaving Commitment: Gloria Allen’s Dedication to Kahoka Blood Drives
By Emily Bontrager April is National Volunteer Month, a time set aside to recognize the millions of Americans who give their time and talents to help others in their communities. In Clark County, one of those volunteers is Gloria Allen. For nearly 20 years, Allen has helped ensure a steady supply of lifesaving blood is…
Read MoreRunning Fox PTO Sets Sights on Smartboards with Matching Support
By Emily Bontrager The Running Fox Elementary PTO is raising funds to purchase smartboards for the elementary classrooms this year. Each year the PTO puts on a Monster Garage Sale fundraiser. This year’s garage sale will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Running Fox Gym. A bake…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: That’s Why We Ask Questions
That’s Why We Ask Questions I know that we are thinking more about fishing and turkey hunting right now than anything else. But within a few page flips of my calendar, I’ll be hunting again— more than likely for the last time in South Africa. So I’m kind of filled with thoughts about that. There…
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