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Oberman Jewelry & Gifts Celebrating Centennial on Old Settler’s Day

 By Emily Bontrager  Oberman Jewelry & Gifts will be celebrating their 100- year anniversary on Saturday, September 23. Owners Beverly and Danny Oberman are excited to celebrate this milestone on Old Settler’s Day. The two grew up in Kahoka, Missouri and have continued to keep the family business open.  It all started in 1923 when…

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CORY ROBERT FOWLER

 CORY ROBERT FOWLER  Cory Robert Fowler, 50, of Kahoka, passed away at 9:43 am on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.  He was born on May 28, 1973, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Donald Lee Fowler & Roselyn (Spiegel) Self. Cory was united in marriage to Lisa (Mortimer) Fowler…

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 FRANCIS LAVERNE FRAZIER

 FRANCIS LAVERNE FRAZIER  Francis LaVerne Frazier, 86, of Gorin, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence east of Gorin, Missouri.  He was born June 8, 1937, in Milan, Missouri the son of Clifford LaVerne and Gertrude Aldine Ryan Frazier. Francis graduated from the Milan High School in the Class of 1954.  On…

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 CHAD LYNN YOUNG 

 CHAD LYNN YOUNG  Chad Lynn Young, 57, of Burlington, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital.  Chad was born on February 22, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa. He was the son of Bill and Joan (Young) Hayden. Chad grew up in Kahoka, Missouri, and later moved to Iowa. He married Bobbi Daniels…

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 Scott Named To  “50 Missourians You Should Know” List 

Mike Scott of Kahoka has been included in Ingram’s magazine’s “50 Missourians You Should Know” list for 2023, in their August issue. The Kansas City-based business magazine recognizes business and community leaders from across Missouri  “Especially gratifying are the numbers of exceptional leadership figures who hail from Missouri’s rural areas, demonstrating that the Show-Me State…

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Indians Overcome Turnovers To Down Cougars

The Clark County Indians visited a feisty Highland Cougar team on Friday, September 1.Clark County won the opening coin toss, but deferred possession until the second half.   In their opening sequence, the Cougars struggled for yards, and punted the ball away.   Clark County picked up a first down and seemed to be moving…

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Indians Blow Out Macon In CCC Opener

 The Clark County Indians turned in an impressive performance in Friday’s Clarence Cannon Conference opener. The Indians dominated the Macon Tigers from the first play of the game.  Collin Hunziker kicked a line-drive onside kickoff that bounced off a Tiger player and was recovered by Brennan Fuller, giving the Indians possession at their own 47…

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Kahoka to Celebrate 139th Old Settler’s Day!

 Old Settler’s Day will take place on Saturday, September 23. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Safari!”  The week’s events will start off on Sunday, September 17 with the Queen & Princess Contest at 7:00 p.m. This contest will be held in the Clark County Middle School gym and the contest is sponsored by…

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Oilar Receiving Honorary American FFA Degree

 By Emily Bontrager  At the National FFA Convention in November, Daniel Oilar, a well-known teacher in the community, will receive an Honorary American FFA Degree.  According to FFA.org, “Individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA are eligible for the Honorary American FFA Degree. Additionally, teachers who…

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