PAUL POLING
PAUL POLING Paul Edward Poling, 74, of Kahoka, passed away at 12:17 am on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on September 5, 1946 in Philippi, West Virginia, the son of the late Herbert Marshall and Nada Pauline (Poling) Poling. Paul married…
Read MoreGAIL E. HOPKINS
GAIL E. HOPKINS Gail E. Hopkins, 66, of Kahoka, passed away at 11:16 am on Thursday, September 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 25, 1954 in LaHarpe, Illinois the son of the late George Earl and Loraine Margaret (Gunn) Hopkins. Gail married Glenda Clark on July 23, 1984 and she preceded…
Read MoreJULIE SMELTSER
JULIE SMELTSER Julie Smeltser, 93, of Wayland, passed away at 12:32 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on May 4, 1927 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of the late Elmer and DeEtta (Martin) Pfeiferling. Julie married Donald Bert Smeltser on April 17, 1952 in Warsaw and…
Read MoreGARY ALAN SWAINEY
GARY ALAN SWAINEY Gary Alan Swainey, 78, of Keokuk died Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1942 in Lucas County, IA the son of Howard and Lillian Bay Swainey. Gary graduated from Chariton High School in Chariton, IA with the Class of 1961 and graduated from Creston Community College…
Read MoreIndians Post Third Win
The Clark County Indians got off to a slow start against the struggling South Shelby Cardinals. After winning the coin toss and choosing to receive the ball, Clark County could only manage a single first down before being forced to punt. Layne Sommer’s punt was downed at the Cardinal four yard line. South Shelby…
Read MoreEarly Canada Goose Season Almost Here
As I get older I tend to repeat my favorite stories concerning past hunts. This past Saturday while hunting with Mark Arnold on opening day of teal season I got around to telling one of my favorite Canada goose stories in which Mark had played a key role. Here’s the story as it went down.…
Read MoreClark County Makes Second Distribution of CARES Act Funds
Clark County has made its second distribution of CARES Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding from the nearly $800,000 it received from the federal government earlier this year. Eleven businesses and government bodies received a total of $270,920.03 this round. To date, $500.213.96 of the CARES Act money has been spent. The largest…
Read MoreLady Indians Blank Hannibal
The Clark County Lady Indians hosted Hannibal on Wednesday evening. After two scoreless innings, Clark County exploded for four runs in the third inning. Gena Edmondson grounded out, and Olivia Miller singled. Alexis Ellison homered. Ally Fox singled, and Kiara Brunk popped out. Elly Hamner walked. Erin Bash took Hamner’s place on base as…
Read MoreKahoka Losing $15k Per Month on Electricity, Considers Changes To West Chestnut Street
By Mike Scott The City of Kahoka is losing around $15,000 every month as the electric provider for the city. At the Monday, September 14 city council meeting, city Program Director John Williams explained the situation. “We last raised our rate in 2016,” Williams said. Prior to that, it had been 2008 when Kahoka had…
Read MoreNutrition Site Menu 9/22-9/29
Tuesday, Sept. 22 WG Bun/ Garlic Bread Baked Potato/Green Beans Pears/Fruit Cocktail 1 % White/Choc. Milk Tuna Salad/ Spaghetti Jello Poke Cake/Jello Wednesday, Sept. 23 WG Bread/Bun Beets/Mixed Veggies Applesauce/Man Oranges 1 % White/Choc. Milk Ham Salad Sandwich/Liver and Onions Apple Crisp/ Sugar Free Pudding Thursday, Sept. 24 WG Bread/Bun Lettuce Salad/Fresh Veggies Frozen Fruit…
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