KAHOKA, Mo. – The spirit of the season came alive on Thursday, Dec. 18, as Clark County R-1 High School hosted its annual Holiday Concert, featuring performances by the school’s concert choir and concert band. The event, held at 7:15 p.m., was directed by Robert Dooley with assistance from Philip Haverstock. The concert choir opened the evening with a festive and diverse selection of holiday and classical music, including “Come, Singing Noel,” a traditional carol; “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” by John Williams and Leslie Bricusse; “Joy to the World” by George F. Handel; and “The First Noel,” a French carol.…

By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group NORTHEAST MISSOURI — With winter weather forcing school closures across northeast Missouri, some residents are left wondering why student activities — such as basketball games — sometimes still go on. NEMOnews Media group contacted several area school superintendents who say student safety is always the top priority, even if conditions change throughout the day. “We always make our decisions on what is best and safest for kids,” said Ryan Bergeson, superintendent of Scotland County R-1. “Each situation is unique such as morning, afternoon, and evening temperatures. There are occasions when travel is not safe…

By David Sharp Clark County (3-3) took advantage of Knox County turnovers and handed the Eagles a 61-50 setback in non conference varsity boys play at Knox County. The December 8, 2025 contest saw Clark County lead by a 32-20 halftime margin. Knox County (1-4) fought back late in the game but couldn’t overcome a seven point third quarter deficit. The Indians got off to a good start. Wyatt Davis hit a Clark County three and sank a driving two pointer for a 12-6 lead late in the first quarter. Carrsen Hayes buried a Knox County three ball with six…

By David Sharp Knox County was effective scoring inside during a 40-20 varsity girls win over Clark County. The Lady Eagles (2-4) outscored Clark County (0-6) by 13 made field goals to five on the night. Knox County grabbed an 8-3 first quarter lead. Adison Strong scored a KCHS bucket with 19.6 seconds remaining in the first half for a 17-9 lead. Kennyck Nixon scored the first second half points for Clark County 30 seconds into the third quarter for a 17-11 KCHS lead. Clark County battled but could get no closer. This was somewhat of a ragged game. Neither…

I sat in a very comfortable folding chair and had moved my electric heater from inside the cabin to the deck, where I would spend the evening deer hunting. It had been a quiet evening without seeing a deer, but that didn’t surprise me, as I fully expected the deer not to appear until the last 20 minutes of the day. There were plenty of tracks revealing that deer had been coming out to feed on the harvested cornfield I was hunting over. It was the Alternative Methods whitetail deer season, and unlike this year, a deer was needed to…

On Tuesday, December 9, members of the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce gathered at Steve’s Event Place for their annual meeting and dinner. Several new members in 2025 were recognized, include Kahoka Trading Company, Hearth and Homestead, NEMR, Industrial Opportunities, Clark County Extension and Antioch Designs. Pictured above: Chamber president Tim Bertram presents a certificate to NEMR CEO Michele Gillespie and Jennifer Chrisman.

By Emily Bontrager Helping Hands Food Distribution of Clark County, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is asking for community support as the number of local families seeking food assistance continues to increase. The need has been climbing steadily in recent months, and volunteers say the strain is beginning to show. Last month alone, Helping Hands served 254 families, representing 593 individuals, and volunteers report seeing eight to ten new clients each month. That steady rise makes it challenging to keep food stocked, especially as resources tighten. Helping Hands receives a monthly truck from The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri,…

Despite Saturday’s bitterly cold weather, Christmas on the Square went on as planned. Larry and Joyce Young were honored as King and Queen. Santa visited with children inside Kahoka Trading Company, and the lighted parade traveled around the square.