This story originally appeared in the October 5, 2016 issue of The Media. By Mike Scott A major Kahoka business has made a large investment in “going green”. Ball Volvo and GMC Trucks has installed a photovoltaic solar system which can generate more electricity than they currently consume. Their system went live on September 22.…

Kahoka’s Sheltered Workshop, Industrial Opportunities, which provides meaningful employment to 48 local disabled workers, is facing a crisis which will result in immediate cuts in service, and layoffs to around half of the employees. “It’s a pretty difficult deal,” said long-time board member Ralph Plenge. Effective immediately, Industrial Opportunities will only accept cardboard for recycling.…

The 25th anniversary of Parade of Champions will be an exciting day filled with field shows, a parade, alumni participation and the stars of the day, the marching bands. Marching band fans will have a chance to see over twenty-four bands in action at the 25th Annual Parade of Champions parade and field show competition…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (Sept. 26, 2016) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Clark County, located in northeast Missouri. Auditors raised concerns about the need for increased oversight in a number of offices to ensure accurate, complete records. In the sheriff’s office, auditors recommended increased checks and balances over employees who handle…

Monroe City Police Department News Release On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at approximately 12:15 PM, officers of the Monroe City Police Department were advised a subject attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill at the C&R Market in Shelbina, MO.  Officers were provided with a vehicle and suspect description and advised the vehicle was last…

By Mike Scott The Des Moines River bridge at St. Francisville may have carried its last traveler across its 763 ft. length. The historic structure served as a toll bridge until 2003, and as a free bridge following the completion of the new bridges on the Avenue of the Saints. The metal cantilever bridge, built…

The 2016 Little Mister and Miss Clark County Contests are proudly sponsored by Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, 268 North Johnson Street, Kahoka, MO 63445. Contestants must be at least 4 years of age and no older than 5 years of age by October 1, 2016 and be a Clark County Resident. Contestants may be…

By Sue Scott The Clark County R-1 Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday, September 1 to see if there is need to pursue a “no tax increase” bond issue on the April ballot. Superintendent Dr. Ritchie Kracht explained that the district has paid down the current bond to the point that the district…

According to a release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on August 25, 2016, Eileen C. Polak, age 48, of Williamstown, Missouri, was arrested by members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation conducted by the NEMO Drug Task Force and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Ms. Polak was arrested on two counts…

By Kevin Fox On Tuesday, August 9th, a new resident arrived at the Clark County Nursing Home, and during the short time she has been there she has made a great many friends and brightened a few days for her fellow residents. This new resident is quite a bit different from her fellow residents in…