JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, many will be thinking of the thrills that come with fireworks. Few consider that across the nation July 4th is the busiest day of the year for fires; or that almost one-half of those fires are related to fireworks.  The Division of Fire Safety reminds Missourians that…

Raelynn Hunziker was among a small group of agriculture students selected to meet with President Donald Trump during his visit to Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last week.   By Kevin Fox “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and certainly one that I’m glad I participated in!”, stated Raelynn Hunziker. That once…

  By Mike & Sue Scott   The City of Kahoka is taking a harder stance on property owners that don’t take care of their properties this year. “I took a drive around town. There are weeds over a foot tall all over town,” said Alderman Larry Young at the Monday, June 12, Kahoka Board…

  No Injuries Reported In Monday Morning School Bus Crash A Kahoka teen is lucky to be alive after his pickup was struck by a school bus on Monday morning, June 19. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Clark County R-1 School District school bus driven by Maria Daw, 58, of Kahoka, was…

By Mike Scott Crazy things are happening in Wayland, Missouri. Every Tuesday night, dozens of men and women, young and old, along with children and grandchildren come together in a partially-gutted old restaurant decorated with wagon wheels, hay bales, barn board and all manner of western gear. Of course, there’s an American flag on the…

One suspect is in custody following vandalism at the mausoleum in Kahoka’s Cemetery. According to Kahoka Police Chief Bill Conger, Kevin Lee Roberts, age 48, of Kahoka was arrested and is being held on parole violation charges while charges in connection with the vandalism are being filed. Conger said that on late Monday, June 12,…

By Mike Scott Clark County R-1 school board members had a couple expensive surprises at their Thursday, June 8 meeting. Joe Knochel, Mechanical Project Manager for Klingner and Associates, was on had to update the board on the progress of several of the projects approved by voters in the April bond issue. He brought with…

Industrial Opportunities in Kahoka, MO needs your support. The concrete pad outside their front door and several sections of the concrete parking area are badly cracked and need to be replaced/improved. The improvements will include a ramp and a handrail. Sara Allen, the manager, is currently accepting bids for the repairs. Your tax-deductible donation will…