NEMOnews Media Group Expands
The NEMOnews Media Group family is a little family is a little larger with last week’s purchase of the Shelbina Weekly. The Shelbina Weekly was merged into the Shelby County Herald effective June 1. Pictured are Shelbina Weekly owners Mark and Thad Requet, with NEMOnews Media Group owners Mike and Sue Scott. Mark Requet is…
Read MoreOne Soul At A Time: Pastor Celebrates 25 Years at Peaksville Christian Church
By Emily Bontrager Pastor Shawn McAfee has been a pastor at Peaksville Christian Church since 1998. He is celebrating his 25th year at the church this month. Over the years, Pastor Shawn has baptized over 300 people, officiated over 125 weddings, and officiated over 500 funerals. Shawn McAfee grew up in Antioch, Missouri. He graduated…
Read MoreBig Changes Taking Place at Shiloh
By Marlana Smith NEMOnews Media Group A transformation is currently beginning at Shiloh Christian Church’s Ranch. The Kahoka site has families anticipating their part in the transformation and will make the move this summer to the Clarence site. After celebrating its 45th anniversary of ministry, the Shiloh Trustee board evaluated the strength of its ministry…
Read MoreKahoka Native Competes For Miss Missouri Crown
MEXICO, MISSOURI – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 11 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews, and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. Representing northeast Missouri is Miss Clark County Valerie Shinn. She is the daughter…
Read MoreRYAN WALKER
RYAN WALKER September 11, 1975 — May 19, 2023 Ryan Craig Walker, 47, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on May 19, 2023, after a long battle with liver disease. Ryan is survived by his wife of 22 years, Celeste, his son, Jalen, and his beloved dog, Charley Louise; his parents,…
Read MoreHamner Takes State Gold, Sets New School Record
STATE CHAMPION-Kaden Hamner was crowned the Class 3 400M Dash champion at the State Track Meet. Hamner’s time of 48.70 is a school record. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group
Read MoreFire on Kahoka Square
On Tuesday morning, May 23, Kahoka firefighters responded to a fire on West Main Street in Kahoka. The small fire occured on the back side of the residence, on the alley. Firefighters were quickly able to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Read MoreCAROL PEER-SIMPSON
CAROL PEER-SIMPSON Carol Peer-Simpson, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 6:36 am on Friday, May 19, 2023, at her home. Carol was born on April 27, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa to Rex and Marge Peer (Misner). Carol spent most of her working life in the service and manufacturing sector. Many of her contract jobs were…
Read MoreHENRY E. GRAY
HENRY E. GRAY 1932 -2023 Henry E. Gray, 90 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. He was born November 21, 1932 in Wayland, MO the son of Guerdon and Matilda Roberts Gray. Henry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country in…
Read MoreWANDA BERG
WANDA BERG Wanda Berg, 82, of Keosauqua, Iowa and formerly of Anson, Missouri passed away at 7:20 am on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Keosauqua Health Care Centre in Keosauqua, Iowa. She was born on April 15, 1941, in Athens, the daughter of the late Joe & Lela (Wilson) Miller. She married Everett Berg…
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