Nominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and the patients of Hospice of Northeast Missouri. Nominations for this prestigious award are accepted for both hospice team members as well as volunteers. Nominations are open until March 9, 2026 and the nomination form can…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area (Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby Counties), this is the only option to file federal and state taxes for free locally. MyFreeTaxes.com allows residents to file from their phone, tablet, or computer, often in under an hour.…
Read MoreClark County Commission Approves 2026 Budget with Heavy Capital Spending, Planned Use of Reserves
Kahoka. — The Clark County Commission approved the county’s 2026 budget Tuesday, Jan. 13, adopting a financial plan that increases overall spending compared with 2025 actuals while intentionally drawing down reserves to address road, facility and public safety capital needs. The budget projects $8,123,481.47 in total revenues and $8,816,612.87 in expenditures, resulting in a planned reduction of fund balances. County officials emphasized that the increase does not represent new recurring obligations but rather reflects one-time and capital expenditures funded with existing cash balances. The county entered 2026 with a beginning balance of $2,719,791.93 and projects an ending balance of $2,026,660.53after…
Read MoreBirck Joins American Family Insurance Team
By Emily Bontrager Kim Daniel, agency owner at American Family Insurance, is pleased to welcome Kegan Birck as the agency’s newest Sales Specialist. Birck, 22, of Canton, Missouri, began working full-time on January 1 and splits his time between the Kahoka and Canton locations. A 2021 graduate of Canton R-V High School, Birck went on to earn a degree in Business Management from the University of Missouri in 2025. Prior to entering the insurance field, he worked for BNSF Railroad, where he performed maintenance work. Birck said his decision to leave the railroad ultimately came down to realizing it wasn’t…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I traveled to Upton, Wyoming, to go on a pronghorn antelope hunt. I’ll be honest: I was nervous about the trip. I planned for it all summer and did a lot of shooting with my Remington Model 788, chambered in .243. I did this because I…
Read MoreRegional Water System Proposed to Address PFAS, Capacity and Long-Term Costs
By By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group CANTON, Mo. — A proposal to develop a regional water system linking Canton, La Grange, Marion and Clark counties drew a large crowd Jan. 14 at the Lewis Street Playhouse, as water officials unveiled estimated costs, timelines and potential state and federal grant funding. The meeting, hosted by Consolidated Public Water Supply District #1 of Clark County, featured a presentation by engineer Kyle Pociask of Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering. Pociask outlined plans for a centralized source of treated water that would serve multiple systems and offer greater reliability and economies of scale than standalone plants. Why…
Read MoreClark County Indians Show Grit and Growth at Highland Tournament
The Clark County Indians delivered a spirited performance at the Highland Tournament, kicking things off with a thrilling win and gaining valuable experience in a tough three-game stretch. With a mix of senior leadership and emerging underclassmen, the Indians showed heart, hustle, and plenty to build on as the season unfolds. Game 1 – January 6: The Indians opened the tournament in dramatic fashion, holding off a late surge by host Highland to earn a 58-55 victory. Clark County jumped out to an 18-10 first-quarter lead and controlled much of the first half, building a double-digit advantage before Highland clawed…
Read MoreClark County Lady Indians Battle Hard at Highland Tournament
The Clark County Lady Indians faced a tough slate at the 2026 Highland Tournament, taking on three formidable opponents in a test of endurance, growth, and grit. Game 1 – January 5 The Lady Indians opened the tournament against the host team, the Highland Lady Cougars, who ultimately went on to win the tournament championship. Clark County fell 71-25 in a game dominated early by Highland’s high-pressure offense. The Lady Cougars jumped to a 28-9 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Despite the uphill battle, several Clark players showed poise and determination. Junior Lauryn Heinze was a…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just a movie, but I connected with Father Lonergan. He reminded me of my pastor for many years, Dr. David Castrodale. I knew I could ask him anything at any time for advice; I knew he loved the Lord and was serious about his duties. But…
Read MoreROVENE K. LIPPER
Rovene K. Lipper, age 100, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. She was born on August 13, 1925 in Kahoka, the daughter of Johnnie and Eda Katharina (Neumann) Acklie. Rovene graduated from Kahoka High School with the Class of 1943 and later continued her education at Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois. On April 20, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ansel C. Lipper in Kahoka. Together they shared more than sixty years of marriage. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2007. Rovene was employed at…
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