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Clark County Commission Approves 2026 Budget with Heavy Capital Spending, Planned Use of Reserves
Kahoka. — The Clark County Commission approved the county’s 2026 budget Tuesday, Jan. 13, adopting a financial plan that increases overall spending compared with 2025 actuals while intentionally drawing down reserves to address road, facility and public safety capital needs. The budget projects $8,123,481.47 in total revenues and $8,816,612.87 in expenditures, resulting in a planned…
Read MoreBirck Joins American Family Insurance Team
By Emily Bontrager Kim Daniel, agency owner at American Family Insurance, is pleased to welcome Kegan Birck as the agency’s newest Sales Specialist. Birck, 22, of Canton, Missouri, began working full-time on January 1 and splits his time between the Kahoka and Canton locations. A 2021 graduate of Canton R-V High School, Birck went on…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I…
Read MoreAuditor Fitzpatrick announces start of regularly scheduled audit of Lewis County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (January 20, 2026) — After an audit focused on the Lewis County Clerk’s Office released in 2025 uncovered nearly $6,000 in improper payments, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and his office are now headed back to Lewis County for a broader review of the county’s governmental operations. Fitzpatrick announced his office commenced the…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Roll Over Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County defense fueled several Lady Tiger runs on the way to a 60-27 win at Brashear. The January 8, 2026 varsity girls contest saw the visiting Lady Tigers shoot the ball and defend very well. Scotland County leaped to a 12-2 lead. Elle Hamlin scored with 2:52 in the game. Scotland…
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor
By Emily Bontrager The First Baptist Church in Memphis, Missouri welcomed its new senior pastor, Patrick Wilson, in December. Pastor Wilson and his wife, Donna, recently moved to the area and are excited to become part of the community. Pastor Wilson, 59, grew up in Emerson, Missouri, and graduated from Marion County R-II in 1984.…
Read MoreSchuyler County FFA Celebrates Season of Growth, Leadership
December 22,2025 By Madison Byrn The Schuyler County FFA chapter has enjoyed a productive season marked by community engagement, leadership development and national recognition. We are proud to share the following updates from our recent activities. Our annual fruit sale, held throughout August and September, was a tremendous success. We extend our sincere gratitude to…
Read MoreGreen City Faces Heat After Trash Piles Up, Employees Resign, and Complaints Rise
By by Stephanie Nau, Printed with permission from KTVO-TV, Channel 3 News GREEN CITY, MO — The issue began Dec. 9, when the Green City Board of Aldermen abruptly removed the city maintenance supervisor without a replacement ready, leaving no one to handle trash collection or disposal. The only other employee expected to do the…
Read MoreGreen City Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Green City held their Homecoming game and King and Queen coronation on Friday, January 9. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen are Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore and Junior Jireh Spears, daughter of Sonny Spears and Kathy Cline and Keith and Jamie Hammons. Photo submitted
Read MoreState and Federal Workforce Development Agencies Aid Displaced Simmons Plant Workers
Workforce Partners Deliver Rapid Response Services and Job Fair for Simmons Animal Nutrition Employees in Milan, Missouri Submitted by Brent Stevens, Workforce Development Board of North Missouri Executive Director Milan, MO – The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of North Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Division of Employment Services, Gamm…
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