CONNIE L. WELLS
Connie L. Wells, age 78, of Quincy, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois on June 5, 2026. Connie was born at home on a farm northeast of Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri on September 16, 1947 the daughter of Glee and Veva H. (Cochenour) Morris. She spent her childhood in rural Clark County and graduated from Kahoka High School, Kahoka, Missouri in 1965. She graduated as a member of the National Honor Society. Following graduation from 1965 to 1970 she worked as a legal secretary for Mr. Ralph Breidenstein, Attorney at Law in Kahoka. She was united…
Read MoreJOHN DWIGHT GROGAN
John Dwight Grogan, 72, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, in the loving company of his family. John was born November 3, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, to John Henry and Joan (Potts) Grogan. He was united in marriage to Merri Atwater on November 8, 1975. To this union, two children were born, John Christopher and Lauren Rae. John and Merri treasured their 50 years together and demonstrated the meaning of their wedding vows with commitment and dedication to one another. Through the years, they made a…
Read MoreLETA BROWN
Leta Brown, 88, formally of Kahoka, Missouri passed away at 9:06 am, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri. Leta was born on October 2, 1937, in Kirksville, Missouri to Earl James Washington and Audrey Bell (Francis) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Harold D Brown and to this union seven children were born, they later divorced. She then enjoyed the companionship of J. W. Perry for many years, and he preceded her death on September 26, 2005. Leta was a hard worker; she worked in housekeeping at the Clark County Nursing Home…
Read MoreLINDA FOWLER
Linda Fowler, 77, currently of Montrose, Iowa, formally of Wayland, Missouri, passed away at 10:45 pm, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fort Madison Hospital, Fort Madison, Iowa. Linda was born on August 5, 1948, in Sigourney, Iowa to Calvin L and Dorothy E (Showman) Jacobs. Linda graduated from Sigourney High School, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Delane Davis and to this union 3 children were born. They later divorced. Linda was united in marriage to Donald Fowler on December 30, 1994, and he preceded her in death on October 13, 2006. Linda was very crafty.…
Read MoreKahoka, Area Contestants to Compete at Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Teen Competitions
By Emily Bontrager Two Kahoka contestants and several local titleholders will compete during this year’s Miss Missouri and Miss Missouri’s Teen competitions June 10 through 13 at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. Kampbel James, of Kahoka, will compete for the title of Miss Missouri. James is the only local contestant competing in the Miss Missouri competition, although she represents the Miss College Town crown rather than a local pageant title. According to the Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization, James’ Community Service Initiative is “Next Kid Up: Tiny Votes, Big Voices.” Her talent is dramatic monologue. James is no stranger…
Read MoreClark County Bus Fleet Earns 100 Percent Approval
KAHOKA — Clark County R-I earned a perfect rating in the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. The district presented 31 buses for inspection, and all 31 were approved during the initial inspection. No buses were listed as defective or placed out of service. The inspections are completed each year by the Patrol’s Driver and Vehicle Safety Division. Statewide, the Patrol reported 10,239 buses approved on initial inspection, 849 rated defective and 283 placed out of service. Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said the program is one of many ways…
Read MoreNew Medical Staff and Board Officers Elected At Scotland County Hospital
MEMPHIS, MO – The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. The officers are Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO – Chief of Staff, Matthew Ragsdell, DO – Vice-Chief of Staff, Nicholas Comstock, DO – Secretary Dr. Davis-Humes is a Family Medicine Physician and works at Memphis Medical Services and Wyaconda Medical Services. She is also one of the physicians that delivers babies in the Women’s Center at the Hospital. Dr. Matthew Ragsdell is an Orthopedic Surgeon and he works at Memphis Medical Services. Dr. Comstock is a Family Medicine Physician and he works…
Read MoreRepublican Candidtates Meet with Local Residents in Kahoka
Republican candidates seeking election to state and federal offices met with local residents during the “Meet the Republican Candidates” event held Thursday, May 28 at the Clark County Senior Center in Kahoka. Candidates for Missouri State Senate District 18, Missouri State Representative and Missouri’s 6th Congressional District each spoke for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, introducing themselves to those in attendance. Candidates spoke about their backgrounds, priorities and goals if elected before answering questions from members of the audience during a public Q&A session. First to speak was Jim Ingram, candidate for U.S. Congress in Missouri’s 6th District. Nathanael Schultz,…
Read MoreDONALD “PETE” YATES
Donald “Pete” Yates, 80, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while receiving palliative care, with his loving wife and two sons by his side. Pete was born on May 8, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to H.M. “Breek” and Bertha (James) Yates. He and his twin sister, Suzie, were the sixth and seventh children born into the family. Pete attended Luray Grade School and graduated from Kahoka High School in 1964. In November 1967, Pete went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Janice (Beye)…
Read MoreFlag Day Celebration Planned June 12 On Kahoka City Square
KAHOKA — The Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Flag Day Celebration Friday, June 12, on the Kahoka City Square. The event will feature a morning of patriotism, community spirit and family fun as residents gather to celebrate the nation’s flag. In case of bad weather, activities will be moved to Black Hawk Elementary. Parade registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the northwest corner of the square, followed by parade lineup at 9:35 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to decorate bikes, wagons, strollers, scooters or walking groups in patriotic red, white…
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