Taylor Named Principal At CCR-1 High School
By Mike Scott Ben Taylor has been selected by the Clark County R-1 school board to become the new principal at the High School. Taylor will officially take over the position on July 1. He replaces Jason Harper, who served as the High School principal for 16 years. Harper has accepted the position of Superintendent…
Read MoreFire Destroys Kahoka Home
A Friday, January 28th fire destroyed the home of Christina and Tevin Black and their three children. Fire broke out in the two-story house at the corner of West Court and North Jefferson in Kahoka, and Kahoka firefighters responded shortly before 10:00PM. The family was not at home, but the house was a total loss.…
Read MoreLady Indians Top Hannibal
The Clark County Lady Indians struggled to put away the Hannibal Lady Pirates on Wednesday evening, but came away with a 35-32 win. Hannibal outscored Clark County in the opening quarter, 9-8, but the Lady Indians took a 22-18 halftime lead. Both teams scored seven points each in the third quarter, and Hannibal took the…
Read MoreDANNY JO WILSON
DANNY JO WILSON Danny Jo Wilson, 71, of Kahoka, passed away at 12:55 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 10, 1950 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of the late Hugh and June (Barker) Wilson. Danny was a graduate of Clark County High School,…
Read MoreHighland Girls Win Third at Palmyra: Alexis Ellison Scores 1000th Point
By David Sharp Highland outscored Clark County (4-8) by a 38-30 margin during the second half of their Palmyra Tournament girl’s third place game. The Lady Cougars had three players at or near double digits during a 65-54 win over the Lady Indians. Clark County was led by senior Alexis Ellison with 27 points. Ellison…
Read MoreClark County To Spend Over $9.7 Million in 2022
By Mike Scott Clark County is poised to spend over $9.7 million dollars in 2022, according to budget figures approved by the Clark County Commissioners last week. Clark County started 2022 with $2,437,594.66 in total available funds. Property taxes are expected to bring in $1.291,000 in 2022. Sales tax will add an additional $1,360.000 in…
Read MoreEastern Star Chapter Spearheads Middle School Curtain Replacement Fundraising Effort
By Emily McAfee The aging stage curtains at the Clark County Middle School are in tatters. “It’s my understanding that the curtains were the original curtains when the gym was completed in 1957,” Clark County R-1 Middle School principal said. “Over time, the material has deteriorated, and they are kind of getting ratty.” A variety…
Read MoreBernadine Kerner
Bernadine Kerner of Kahoka, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton, Missouri. Bernadine Cleda Kerner (94), the daughter of Grover C. and Susan M. (Cochenour) Parsons, was born August 12, 1927 in Clark County MO. Bernadine graduated from Kahoka High School in 1945 and went directly into the…
Read MoreClay Riebel
Clay Riebel, 55 of Wayland, MO died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Blessing Health Keokuk. He was born August 15, 1966 in Bloomfield, Iowa the son of Roger M. and Mareta Riebel. Clay graduated from Scotland County R-1 High School with the class of 1984. On April 15, 2001 he married Tammy Butcher in Alexandria,…
Read MoreCCR-1 School District Increases Substitute Teacher Pay
By Mike Scott “Everyone is in dire need of subs,” Joni Kraus told CCR-1 school board members at their Wednesday, January 12 meeting. Kraus, who serves frequently as a substitute teacher, requested to speak to the board regarding substitute teacher pay. “Clark County’s pay is a lot lower than other districts. Scotland County pays $90…
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