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JULIA LOUISE BYRNE

Julia Louise Byrne 1918 – 2020      Julia Louise Byrne, 101, long-time Keokuk resident, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born on August 19, 1918 in Albia, IA, the third child and first girl to David Lee and Sarah Belle Allison Bush.  At the age of…

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BETTY D. SMITH

BETTY D. SMITH Betty D. Smith, age 84, of Luray, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her son’s home in Kahoka. Betty was born June 6, 1936 in Argyle, IA, a daughter of Karl and Darlene Humes Karlson. She graduated from Wyaconda High School in 1954 as…

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Troop B Announces Retirement Of Sergeant Michael Kauth

Sergeant Micheal Kauth Troop B Announces Retirement Of Sergeant Michael Kauth Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces effective June 1, 2020, Sergeant Michael Kauth will retire from the Missouri State Highway Patrol after over 28 years of dedicated service. Sergeant Kauth was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992,…

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Kahoka Parks Open, Pool Closed

The Kahoka City Council held a special meeting on Thursday evening, May 28, to discuss opening the city pool for the season. “Up until Memorial Day, I was for opening everything,” said Alderman Joe Roberts. His opinion changed after a meeting with Alderman Les Billings and city Program Manager John Williams.    For the last…

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Kahoka Parks Open, Pool Closed

The Kahoka City Council held a special meeting on Thursday evening, May 28, to discuss opening the city pool for the season. “Up until Memorial Day, I was for opening everything,” said Alderman Joe Roberts. His opinion changed after a meeting with Alderman Les Billings and city Program Manager John Williams.    For the last…

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CHARLES E. (CHUCK) STUBBS

CHARLES E. (CHUCK) STUBBS Charles E (Chuck). Stubbs of St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 in St. Louis.  He was born November 17, 1931, in Iowa the youngest child of Glenn and Naomi (Gannon) Stubbs.  He married Patricia Shankster on October 31, 1953, in Kahoka. They had 3 children – Cathy (Stubbs) Geisz,…

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M. LYNN DANIEL

M. LYNN DANIEL M. Lynn Daniel, age 93, of Indianapolis, departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2020.   He was born May 3, 1927 in Revere, Missouri to the late Clarence Jasper and Elva Bernice (Laughlin) Daniel.  Lynn volunteered to serve his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was recalled…

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Spinnerbaits For Bass

It had been a difficult week to get any bass fishing done. On Sunday, I went to one of my favorite lakes and took the family with me just to check things out. The water was about the color of chocolate milk, but I felt that I could get something to hit when I went…

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Six Vie For Three CCR-1 School Board Seats

Next Tuesday’s municipal election, delayed from April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, features six candidates for three seats on the CCR-1 school board.  Kevin Ross is the only incumbent running.  Others seeking board positions are Ruth Brotherton, Heather Weber Webster, Sibyl Lisette McIntire, Doug James and Tammy McDaniel Ramsey. In the City of Kahoka, Orlie…

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