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Kahoka Approves Wage Ordinance
On Monday night, June 10, the Kahoka Board of Aldermen passed the 2013-14 wage ordinance, establishing wages for city employees and officers. The ordinance was approved by a 3-1 vote, with Alderman Jeff Wood casting the lone nay vote. CITY CODE BILL NO._____ ORDINANCE NO._______ AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING SALARY…
Read MorePhotos: Summer Activities Ramp Up In Edina – Saturday, June 8, 2013
Perfect weather and a pile of things to do, City of Edina’s annual yard sale day, opening of the Knox County Swimming Pool and Knight’s of Columbus’ Car Cruse and Barbecue got many Knox countians out and about on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Scroll down for enlarged images. Photos were taken by Echo…
Read MoreFormer Deputy Sentenced In Knox Circuit Court
By Echo Menges On Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2013, Judge Russell E. Steele sentenced former Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy, Howard Allen Smith, 41, of Edina in Knox County Circuit Court. The sentencing marked the final chapter of a long drawn out legal gauntlet for the community at large, the KCSO, the Knox County Court system,…
Read MoreLady Eagle Coach Moves
By David Sharp Knox County second year head girl’s basketball coach Ron Lebel has announced he will leave Knox County for the head varsity boy’s coaching job at Montgomery County. Ron Lebel cited family considerations as well as an opportunity to return to coaching boy’s basketball as reasons for his decision. Ron Lebel was part…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service In Edina – Photos
A Memorial Day Service was held on Monday morning, May 27, 2013, at the Knox County Community Center to honor those who have paid the ultimate price while fighting for our country. It was a joint observance sponsored by all Knox County American Legion Posts and the Knox County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4822. The special…
Read MoreBaring Burglary Suspect Arrested In Kirksville
By Echo Menges According to Kirksville Police Department Detective, Justin Jones, property has been recovered in Kirksville, which investigators believe has been stolen from Baring in Knox County. KPD served a warrant to search a garage in the 700 block of North John Street on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2013, which was being rented by…
Read MoreKaser Murder Suspects Plead “Not Guilty”
By Echo Menges According to court documents, the men accused of murdering Edina native, Carmilita Kaser, 92, in her Moberly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, have plead “not guilty.” Jeffrey Jay Nichols, 22, of Moberly and Christopher Demond Lewis, 18, of Macon stand accused of the murder. Each of the men are facing…
Read MoreState Auditor Has Released the Knox County Audit Follow-up Report
JEFFERSON CITY (May 22, 2013) – State Auditor Tom Schweich today released the follow-up report to his Dec. 2012 audit of Knox County. Here are the findings from Schweich’s audit and their current status: Financial Condition: In Progress Property Taxes: Implemented Account Book and Annual Settlements: In Progress Tax Books: Implemented Receipts: In Progress Capital Improvement…
Read MoreClark Co. Earns Five Medals At State Track Meet
Sophomore Renae Buschling earned two medals in the distance events of the Class 2 State track meet. Buschling ran the 1600 meters in 5:26.07 seconds for the sixth place medal. The sophomore won a bronze medal in the 3200 meters in 11:47.95 seconds. Sophomore Jessica Roberts placed fifth in the discus, with a throw of…
Read MoreCongratulations, Class of 2013 Graduates
Sixty five students stepped onto the stage in the Clark County High School gym on Sunday, May 19, to accept their diplomas, marking the milestone of their high school graduation. The Prelude and Processional were played by the Clark County High School band, under the direction of Bob Dooley. CCR-1 Superintendent Ritchie Kracht welcomed the class…
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