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Blessing Nurse Receives International DAISY Award

Davin Acklie, RN, Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital, received the DAISY Award for November 2015. The international DAISY Award program provides a way for patients or their family members, visitors, doctors, hospital staff members and volunteers to recognize the extraordinary care provided by nurses. Davin was honored for the care she provided…

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Munzlinger Wants To End Concealed Carry Ban on College Campuses

By Mike Scott State Senator Brian Munzlinger has sponsored and prefiled 17 bills for the 2016 legislative session. Two of those relate to the right to conceal and carry a firearm. Senate Bill 656 will specify that no fee beyond $100 dollars will be required to apply for a concealed carry permit. This act specifies…

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Clark County Sheriff Seeking Assault Subject

Request for Public Assistance Clark County Sheriff’s office (660) 727-2915 On the night of December 1, 2015, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:46 p.m., a white male subject, believed to be approximately 5’10” and 180 pounds entered a home, just South of Kahoka, Missouri and assaulted a female subject. During the altercation, the…

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Six Eagles Named To All District Team

CLASS 1 Quarterback First Team           Aaron Buford                     Scotland County               Jr Second Team     Andrew Edgar                   Marceline                           Jr Running back First Team           Tyler Elledge                     Mark Twain                        Sr First Team           Jared Best                           Marceline                           Sr First Team           Jake Hammond                 South Shelby                     Sr First Team           Tucker Gruber                   Paris                                      Sr Second Team     Jaidyn Watts                      Milan                                    Jr Second Team     Sebastian Grant                Schuyler…

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Five Indians Named To All District Team

  CLASS 2 Quarterback: First Team: Andrew Schultz – Highland – JR Second Team: Bryce Howerton – Brookfield – JR Running Back: First Team: Kaeden Jenkins – Bowling Green – SR First Team: Reed McBroom – Brookfield – SR Second Team: Thayden Cline – Clark County – SR Second Team: Travis Harvey – Palmyra –…

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Whistleblower Reports Bedbug Infestation, Mold, Other Serious Concerns At The Blessing Center

According to an employee of The Blessing Center, shocking allegations about the residential care facility have recently been made to the Knox County Health Department. The Blessing Center, located in Edina, is licensed to house up to 51 clients through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The facility caters mainly to people diagnosed…

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Munzlinger Among Senators Asking Nixon Not To Accept Syrian Refugees

Senators Urge the Governor to Suspend the Acceptance of Syrian Refugees Relocating in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY— After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France over the weekend, Missouri senators are urging the governor to suspend the acceptance of Syrian refugees wanting to relocate in Missouri. Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said that protection of our…

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Kahoka Reviews Sewer Problems-Photos and Videos

By Mike Scott   Much of Kahoka’s sanitary sewer system was installed as a public works program following the Great Depression, according to Mayor Jerry Webber. As the system ages, it becomes more prone to inflow and infiltration (I&I), which means additional fresh water enters the system. In heavy rains, it causes the sanitary sewer…

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