Meet the Candidates
Next Tuesday, November 3, Clark County voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots for local, state, and national candidates. In Clark County, there are only two contested local races John Campbell and DaKota Hopp are running for Clark County Assessor, and Joe Humes and Paul Brotherton want to be the next Western…
Read MoreUnityPoint Health, Blessing Health System Announce Transition of Keokuk Hospital
West Des Moines, IA (October 20, 2020) – Over the past several months, UnityPoint Health and Blessing Health System have been in talks to discuss the long-term health care needs of Keokuk and the surrounding area. Today, both UnityPoint Health and Blessing Health System are announcing the organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Read MoreParents Welcome Daughter Kathryn Renee Elizabeth Dart
Kara Ball and Jacob Dart of Kahoka, MO, are happy to welcome their daughter Kathryn Renee Elizabeth Dart. Kathryn was born at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO, on October 6, 2020 at 11:50 am. At the time of her birth she weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and measured 21.75 inches long. Kathryn will be…
Read MoreOutdoors with Kevin Fox
Getting Ready For What’s Ahead I pulled the hammer back on the Rossi Rio Grande, let out my breath and slowly pulled the trigger. Resting the forend in the arm of my shooting bench the hold was as steady as I could make it. The crosshairs settled on the bull’s-eye of the Casey Shoot N…
Read MoreKATHY MAE (SPENCE) COURTOIS
KATHY MAE (SPENCE) COURTOIS Kathy Mae Courtois, age 50, of St. James, Missouri, passed away of complications from metastatic breast cancer on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1970, at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Guy Earl and Doris Annetta (Dunning) Spence.…
Read MoreTHOMAS HAROLD HOLMES
THOMAS HAROLD HOLMES Thomas Harold Holmes, 71, of Luray, passed away at 1:57 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home. Thomas was born of Catholic Faith on March 4, 1949 in Ashton, Missouri, son of the late George Harold Holmes and Marie Elizabeth (Hickey) Holmes. He will be dearly missed by his soul…
Read MoreMan’s Best Friend, At Least My Best Friend
When we hunt in South Dakota we get to our cabin at around 2 a.m., unpack and sleep for a couple hours and then head out to the potholes. We have a friend who does some pre-hunt scouting for us, but this is done from his truck and it’s only to tell us if there…
Read MoreTax Tips
Michelle Allen, the Collector for Clark County, would like to suggest a couple of things for this tax year. First, when you receive your envelope from us please open and inspect your statement(s) individually at your earliest possible convenience. If you think you should have received a tax bill but did not, please contact…
Read MoreLady Indians End Season In District Semifinal
Clark County vs. South Shelby The Clark County Lady Indians pounded South Shelby in the opening round of District play, held October 14 at Monroe City. The Lady Indians collected 14 hits as they shut out the Lady Birds of South Shelby 13-0 in five innings. Clark County put three runs on the board in the…
Read MoreMissouri 4-H Hall Of Fame Inducts New Members
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 44 volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. The 2020 inductees, from 36 counties, have established a legacy totaling 1,008 years of service to 4-H. Membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have created a legacy…
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