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Kahoka Cable Rates Going Up
By Mike Scott Kahoka cable rates will increase by $1.00 per month starting with the October billing. The new rates for basic cable will be $35 per month, or $33.50 for seniors. The Kahoka Board of Aldermen approved the increase at their Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. “The public needs to realize that the channel…
Read MoreWyaconda 125th Anniversary Princess and Prince
Wyaconda Princess and Prince–Wyaconda held a celebration of its 125th Anniversary on Saturday, September 7. The day was filled with activities, a parade, and good times. Kayleigh Saltzman and Joey Allen were named Princess and Prince. More photos can be seen on pages 12-13, and in next week’s paper.
Read MoreCornfest Fire Hose Tug-of-War Video
Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 the Knox County Cornfest Fire Hose Tug-o-War was held at the intersection of Main and Monticello Streets, northwest of the Knox County Courthouse. Teams kept cool by shooting each other with fire hoses while using the pressurized water to push a plastic barrel past the opposing team. This video is…
Read MoreHighland Opens New Park With Win Over Knox County
Highland Wins Varsity Season Softball Opener With Knox County By David Sharp Highland junior Avery Johnson limited Knox County (0-1) to two hits, fanning six of her 18 batters faced in a 15-1, five inning August 29, 2013 win. Johnson hit the first home run over the fence in the new Highland softball stadium.…
Read MoreUSPS Crime Alert – Bogus E-Mails Sent To Postal Customers
BEWARE OF SPAM! Some postal customers are receiving bogus e-mails about a package delivery or online postage charges. The e-mails contain a link or attachment that, when opened, installs a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your PC. The e-mails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or…
Read MoreKnox County adds Softball Game at Highland
Knox County and Highland have added varsity softball games to their schedule. The Highland JV will take on Marion County at Highland on Thursday, August 29 at 5PM. Knox County and Highland will have a varsity softball contest following the first game with Marion County.
Read MoreFall Sports Preview This Week
Edina Sentinel Fall Sports Preview to be published in the August 28, 2013 edition. Please pick up the print edition for Brashear and Knox County team football, softball and cheerleading pictures.
Read MoreNorth Shelby at Paris Jamboree. Raider Football Preview
North Shelby Raiders Score Four Times at Jamboree. Raider Football Preview By David Sharp John Arnett raced 36 yards for a touchdown against inter county rival South Shelby in the opening series of the Paris football jamboree. Arnett scored again on an 11 yard run against the Cardinals then cashed in a 40…
Read MoreSt. Joseph Church Fire Official Cause: Undetermined
By Echo Menges According to Edina Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Tom Morgret the official cause of the fire at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina on Thursday, August 15, 2013, is “undetermined.” According to Assistant Chief Morgret an undetermined cause means the cause of the fire could be anything and nothing has been…
Read MoreKnox County Top Seeded at Monroe City Softball Tournament
Knox County is seeded first at the August 31, 2013 Monroe City Varsity Softball Tournament. The Lady Eagles won the 2013 Monroe City Varsity Softball tournament championship by a 4-1 margin over Brookfield. Knox County went to the Class 1 softball final four in 2012. Brookfield advanced to the MSHSAA Softball Championships at Springfield in…
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