Danny Hugh Hardy
1960 -2025 Danny Hugh Hardy, 65 of Luray, MO passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. He was born January 16, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth and Bessie Louise Calvert Hardy. A proud graduate of Wyaconda High School, Danny was a member of the Class of 1978. He had been employed by Griffin Wheel in Keokuk for twenty years and was a self-employed carpenter. Danny was of the Methodist faith. A true outdoorsman, he found joy in the rhythms of nature—cattle farming, mushroom hunting,…
Read MoreChild Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Wayland, Missouri
WAYLAND, Mo. — An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a moving vehicle struck a parked truck in a parking lot along U.S. Highway 136, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. in Wayland, located in Clark County. A 2011 Volvo XC60, driven by a 49-year-old man from Wayland, was traveling westbound when it left the left side of the roadway and struck a stationary 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, troopers said. The juvenile, a passenger in the Silverado, was transported to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with serious injuries. Both drivers were reportedly…
Read MoreKahoka Greenlights Waterline Replacement for 2026, Considers Lift Station Fix, Accepts Skate Park Donation
By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka Board of Aldermen moved forward with several infrastructure and quality-of-life projects during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 10, including the next phase of the city’s owner-supervised waterline replacement project, a planned overhaul of the high school lift station controls, and accepting a donated skate park. Engineers Steve Hausner and Greg Civin of French-Reneker Associates reviewed plans for the next stage of Kahoka’s Owner Supervised waterline replacement project. In 2026, the city plans to replace about 4,480 feet of waterline, primarily along Maple and Montgomery streets and a section of Vine Street. Engineering…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Delays Elementary Consolidation Plans; Facility Needs Highlight Aging Buildings
By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 Board of Education voted Monday night to delay plans for consolidating the district’s elementary schools and adding classrooms at Black Hawk Elementary, citing tight finances and a 2026 bonding capacity far short of what the project would require. Superintendent Lyndell Whittle said LJ Hart & Co. estimates the district can borrow about $6.25 million without a tax increase in 2026 — not enough to cover the cost of building a combined elementary school or constructing the needed additions at Black Hawk. “My thought is the money’s pretty tight,” Board President Kevin Ross…
Read MoreFarm City Night Celebrates 40 Years of Agriculture and Community
The Clark County Extension Council is pleased to announce that Andrew McCrea will serve as the keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Farm City Night. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the Clark County Middle School. A soup and sandwich supper will be served by the Clark County Farm Bureau beginning that evening, with the program to follow. Andrew McCrea is a nationally recognized agricultural leader, farmer, author, and broadcaster. He is the host of “The American Countryside,” a radio and television program that is heard and seen across the United States. Andrew operates a…
Read MorePepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling Company Sold to WP Beverages After 96 Years of Local, Family Ownership
By Emily Bontrager A nearly century-long era of local, family-owned business in Memphis is ending. Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling Company, founded in 1929 and operated by three generations of the Johnson family, has been sold to WP Beverages, a Midwest-based Pepsi bottler and distributor. The transition in ownership took effect on November 3, 2025. The business began when J. Harold “Pop” Johnson and his wife, Muriel, opened Memphis Bottling Works in a small building at 204 S. Market Street. In the early days, the company bottled its own line of flavored soft drinks known as “Johnson’s Target Beverages.” After securing a…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks in 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state averages in attendance, graduation, and career readiness. The MSIP 6 reports measure academic achievement, student growth, attendance, graduation rates, and how well districts prepare students for life after high school. The numbers reveal a story of resilience, strong community support, and steady academic progress throughout…
Read MoreMcDaniel Medals Fifth, Phillips and Ames Turn In Strong Finishes for Clark County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Clark County runners made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, as senior Mason McDaniel earned a top-five state medal while teammates Malaki Phillips and Presley Ames also delivered strong performances against elite competition. McDaniel capped his high school career with an outstanding race, clocking 15:59.4 to finish fifth overall among Missouri’s best Class 2 runners. His sub-16-minute time put him on the awards podium and cemented his place among the state’s premier small-school distance athletes. The finish marked the culmination…
Read MoreMiss Lewis and Clark County Pageants Held
The Miss Lewis & Clark, Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen and Miss Clark County’s Teen competitions were held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Clark County Middle School gym. From left, Celia Medeiros was crowned Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen; Ananya Senthil, Miss Lewis & Clark; and Darby Rollins, Miss Clark County’s Teen.
Read MoreClark County Health Department Welcomes New Administrator
By Emily Bontrager The Clark County Health Department is entering a new chapter in leadership as longtime employee and registered nurse Audrie Howe steps into the role of Administrator. Howe officially assumed the position on November 1, following the retirement of Evelena Sutterfield, who served in the position for nearly 30 years. Howe is no stranger to the area or the health department. She lives south of Kahoka with her husband, and they have three children. A Clark County native, she grew up in the community and graduated from Wyaconda High School in 1997. After high school, Howe earned a…
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