Final CARES Funds Awarded By Clark County Commission
The Clark County Commission made their final disbursements of the nearly $800,000 in federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funds in late November. The total amount awarded in the final round of funding was $302,229.37 Fourteen local businesses, government agencies and organizations applied for funds, according to Clark County Clerk Kelly Waples.…
Read MoreMachine Shed Fire in Rural Clark County
At 0920 this morning, the Clark County Fire Corp was dispatched to a machine shed fire in rural Clark County on County Road 267 by the Clark County Dispatch Center. The Clark County Fire Department responded, sending their engine, a tanker-tenders and the City of Kahoka equipment truck. As the units responded, heavy smoke was…
Read MoreCARMEN ARNOLD
CARMEN ARNOLD Carmen Arnold, 83, of rural Kahoka, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Sullivan, Missouri to the late Charles Joseph Calvin and Maude Emma (Mullen) Calvin. She attended Sullivan High School and later earned her Bachelor’s in Education from Truman State University.…
Read MoreHelena Announces Homegrown Scholarship Opportunity: Apply For The $1,000 Helena Acre Homegrown Scholarship
Helena Agri-Enterprises – Wyaconda is excited to announce they will be awarding a $1,000 Helena HomeGrown Scholarship to an eligible student currently residing in a qualified county. To view qualified counties, visit www.helenahomegrown.com. The Helena Acre HomeGrown Scholarship will be given to a 2021 graduating high school senior who will pursue a degree in agriculture…
Read MoreIndians Top Old TRC Rivals In Opening Rounds
The Clark County Indians won their first two games at the Tri-Rivers Classic Tournament, played last week at Schuyler County High School. On Monday, the Indians opened against the host Schuyler County Rams. The Indians played a balanced game, scoring in double-digits in all four quarters. Gage Winters got all of his six points early,…
Read MoreParents Announce Birth of Daughter
Megan Ramsey and Anthony Van Auken of Wayland, MO, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Laurel Beth Van Auken. Laurel was born at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO, on November 24, 2020 at 4:14 pm. At the time of her birth, she weighed 8 lbs 9 oz, and measured 20 inches…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox
Making Smoke Pole Memories The final deer season for firearms will be December 26th through January 5th is known as the Alternative Method Season. For those still bow hunting, they will have until January 15th. I am old enough to remember when the Alternative Method Season was known as the black powder season, but that…
Read MoreGregory Container Expanding In Kahoka
By Mike Scott Big changes are coming to Gregory Containers in Kahoka. Big changes. “In 31 years, this is our biggest year ever,” said General Manager Bill Coppage. “This is a recession-proof industry.” Gregory makes front-load, rear-load and roll-off waste containers in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. Every year, they ship about 2500…
Read MoreChristmas On The Square December 12
On Saturday, December 12, Kahoka will have its first “Christmas on the Square celebration. The event will include at Christmas Light display contest in the park, multiple vendors, tree lighting, Santa, wagon rides, hot chocolate, music, and more. Contact DaKota Hopp for more information.
Read MoreJONATHAN (JOHN) W. BROWN
JONATHAN (JOHN) W. BROWN Jonathan (John) W. Brown, formerly of Branson West, MO, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home from his earthly home of Savannah, TX on November 25, 2020 with his beloved wife and his three sons by his side. Even though cancer had invaded his body, it never diminished his love for his…
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