Winter Weather Expected
MSHP – Northern Missouri has seen its first snow and the forecast indicates Missouri will see a combination of snow, rain, and colder temperatures over the next few days. Each of these conditions affect traffic patterns and can make driving hazardous. Lower overnight temperatures may cause wet roadways to freeze and become slick. The Missouri…
Read More2019 Parade of Champions Results
Parade of Champions 2019 Parade Results Class Rank Score School Participation 65.99 Putnam County Middle School M. S. Participation 66.66 Palmyra Middle School 3rd 67.35 Canton Junior High School 2nd 68.00 Scotland County Middle School 1st 68.34 Davis County Middle School 1A Participation 65.01 La Plata High School Participation 67.34 Canton High School 1st 72.01…
Read MoreRoads Closed in Knox and Lewis County Due to Flooding
HANNIBAL – Due to rain in the area and north, there are several roads closed due to flash flooding: Missouri Route 11 in Knox County Routes E, E, and K in Lewis County Missouri Route 149, seven miles north of Novinger at Shut Eye Creek in Adair County For updates,…
Read MoreCelebrate The Foundation Of America
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual…
Read MoreCCR-1 District Fighting Staph Outbreak
School Nurses and administrators have been monitoring the occurrence of staph infections in our school buildings recently. We have changed cleaning routines in areas that have been most affected. We will continue to work with our local health care providers and health department closely as well. The below is information from the MO Department of…
Read MorePit Bull Owners Speak Out At Public Hearing
By Mike Scott Dog owners in Kahoka got their chance to give the Kahoka City Council their input into a revised animal ordinance for the city. On Monday, September 9, a group of around 10 owners accepted the council’s invitation to speak prior to the regular meeting. Kahoka resident Daniel Manz spoke first. “We want…
Read MoreJenkins Completes Honor Flight
By Denise Shannon This week, I had the opportunity and privilege to speak with a local gentleman about his wonderful experience and special opportunity of being able to go on a Great River Honor Flight. Mr. Stanley Jenkins, from Luray, explained to me that he had the opportunity to do an Honor Flight this…
Read MoreKahoka Senior Center Celebrating 50 Years of Service
The Kahoka Senior Center opened September 15th, 1969 at 475 N. Johnson Street, where it was opened 6 days a week. When it first opened there was much emphasis on serving the community. Making lap robes for the local nursing homes and bandages for the county nurses. The Center was open afternoons for sewing activities…
Read MoreQuestions and Answers with Owner of Northeast Missouri CBD Store
By Echo Menges A lot of people are curious about CBD products, which have popped up on shelves at gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide. We conducted this question and answer interview with the owner of a Northeast Missouri CBD store named Origins, which is located in Kirksville, MO, to better understand and to…
Read MoreOne’s Power Within
By Denise Shannon Over the weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 24th, 2019, in Keokuk, Iowa, there was an event that was held for the first time, called the Big Dam Strongman Competition. But, what is exciting to report, is the fact that one of our local teens from Kahoka performed in this competition for her first…
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