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Clark County R-I Earns Strong Marks in State Report
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report for the Clark County R-I School District. The report shows that Clark County earned 83.6 percent of the total points possible, keeping the district fully accredited and highlighting several areas of strength. The Annual Performance Report measures how schools…
Read MoreKorner Cafe Moves to New Location in Kahoka
By Emily Bontrager Korner Cafe has a new location, and owner Katrina McMann couldn’t be more excited about the move. After opening the restaurant in September of last year in the old Blimpie’s building, Korner Cafe relocated on October 1, 2025, to its new and much larger location at 578 North Johnson Street in Kahoka.…
Read MoreSoup, BINGO and Baskets Boost Support for Knox County Seniors
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Nutrition Site raised nearly $2,900 during its annual basket raffle and soup luncheon held Nov. 1, coinciding with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Fall Winter Vendor Fair at the nearby community center. The nutrition site served an assortment of soups — chili, vegetable beef and…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Athlete, Jared Niemeyer, to Join Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame
By Gregory Hughes – Courtesy of KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — Nov. 14, 2025 – A northeast Missouri man will soon be one of the newest members of the Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame. Jared Niemeyer, owner of Jared’s Jams, is scheduled to be inducted November 22nd, this is a feat only…
Read MoreBrashear Earns 89.2% on State Report, Maintains High Performance
BRASHEAR, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Adair County R-II School District, better known as Brashear Schools. The district earned 89.2 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation and placing among the top-performing small districts in Northeast Missouri.…
Read MoreStudents Become Principal For The Day
HES PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY – Ten Highland Elementary School students got to be “Principal for the Day” as a reward for highest sales of PTO candy bar! These very professional principals gave out Positive Office Referrals, made announcements over the intercom, visited classrooms, emailed teachers, supervised in the hallways and at recess, and attended…
Read MoreReel and Park Earn Spots on NEMO All-District Band
Senior Elijah Reel and Junior Ruah Park traveled to Moberly HS on Monday November 3rd to audition for the NEMO All-District Band. There were almost 300 students auditioning for a spot in the ensembles. Elijah was named the first chair euphonium in the Honorable Mention Band (2nd band). Elijah is the only KCHS student in…
Read MoreDr. Bosch Earns National Honor From American College of Dentists
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Dr. Lisa Stevens Bosch, dentist and owner of Knox County Dental in Edina, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Dentists (ACD), an honor awarded to only about 3 percent of dentists worldwide. Bosch received the recognition during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., where dental professionals…
Read MoreCitywide Boil Order Issued After Water Main Break in Edina
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A water main break late Monday morning, Nov. 17, caused a citywide loss of water pressure in Edina and prompted a 48-hour boil order for all water customers. The break occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of North Main and East Marion streets during underground fiber-optic…
Read MoreMiss Lewis and Clark County Pageants Held
The Miss Lewis & Clark, Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen and Miss Clark County’s Teen competitions were held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Clark County Middle School gym. From left, Celia Medeiros was crowned Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen; Ananya Senthil, Miss Lewis & Clark; and Darby Rollins, Miss Clark County’s Teen.
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