Class 3, District 6 Girls Basketball Team Announced
By David Sharp The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association has announced their 2022 Class 3, All District 6 Girls Basketball Team. South Shelby’s Luke O’ Laughlin was named Girls District Coach of the Year. District 6 Champion South Shelby is represented by Miranda Patterson, Belle Roush, Kaylee Gaines and Emma Dovin. Palmyra is represented by Claire…
Read MoreUse Tax Proposition Targets Online Retailers
By Mike Scott The confusion surrounding the use tax issue on the April 5 Clark County Municipal Election ballot has been cleared up. On the April 5, 2022 ballot, Clark County voters will answer the question: Shall the County of Clark impose a local use tax on out of state purchases at the same rate…
Read MoreRaymond Lee Mathies
Raymond Lee Mathies, 85, of Kahoka, passed away at 5:08 am on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born on August 2, 1936 in Peaksville, the son of the late Raymond J. and Eloise (Ball) Matheis. After he graduated from high school, he served in the United States Navy. …
Read MoreKevin Keith Redding
Kevin Keith Redding, 56, of Kahoka, MO, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1965 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Robert “Keith” and Susan (Roller) Redding. He graduated from Clark County R-1 with the Class of 1983. On May 18, 1999 Kevin was united in marriage to…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Marvin Wilsey, Sr.
Robert “Bob” Marvin Wilsey, Sr. 1932 -2022 Robert “Bob” Marvin Wilsey, Sr., 89 of Keokuk died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA. He was born on June 7, 1932 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Marvin and Ruby Benjamin Wilsey. On August 14, 1952, Bob…
Read MoreLocal Teen Competes in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending Across the Country
By Emily McAfee Delaney Denham, age 15, competes in horse competitions across the country. Delaney and her horse compete in barrel racing and pole bending events. Delaney is from Clark County and she is a sophomore. Her parents are Kim Helbing and David Denham. Kim used to train horses and she competed in horse reining…
Read MoreHayden Signs Letter of Intent
Clark County senior golfer Allie Hayden signed her letter of intent to play golf at Culver-Stockton College on Tuesday afternoon, February 22.
Read MoreKent Leon Leeper
Kent Leon Leeper, 70, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 11:40pm. He was born on August 25, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Richard Stewart and Bonnie Jean (Smith) Leeper. He married Cindy Lou Stoneking on April 7, 1990, in Wayland and together they share…
Read MoreJudges Must Produce Missouri Senate Map Before Candidate Filing Closes
Failure Of Citizens Commission Leaves Uncertainty On District Lines For August Primary By Rudy Keller Missouri Independent Local election officials want new state Senate district maps as soon as possible, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller told the Judicial Redistricting Commission Friday. But when the panel’s public hearing was over, no one would say when it…
Read MoreNew Pastor at St. Paul United Church of Christ
By Emily McAfee For 25 years, Pastor Dan Moore has preached in many states, including Pennsylvania, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio. Moore, age 51, has been selected to serve as the new pastor for St. Paul United Church of Christ, which is located in Kahoka. Pastor Dan and his wife Denise currently live in Fort Madison,…
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