More Residents Turning to Clark County Food Pantry Amid Rising Need
By Emily Bontrager As the federal government shutdown continues, families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing uncertainty, and local food pantries are preparing for increased demand. At the Clark County Food Pantry, volunteers say they are already seeing more residents seeking help. “Normally, a busy day means we serve around 10 to 15 people,” said volunteer Jessica Saunders, who has helped at the pantry for four years. “But we recently served around 30.” To support the growing number of households, the pantry has increased the amount of food each family receives. “People have to realize,…
Read MoreHonoring Service: Clark County Veterans Presented Quilts of Valor at R-1 Ceremony
KAHOKA, Mo. — Veterans Day was marked with heartfelt recognition at Clark County R-1 High School on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County presented Quilts of Valor to several local veterans in gratitude for their service. The presentation took place during the school’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, continuing a proud tradition of honoring those who have served the nation in uniform. Each recipient was recognized for their unique contributions to the U.S. Armed Forces: James Lewellen, who served in the U.S. Army from 1969–1970 with Charlie Company, 1st of the 46th, 196th Light Infantry Brigade.…
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them took off down the lake, and a single hen came right at us. I thought all along the hen would change her mind and rejoin her friends. But I learned a long time ago that you can never figure out a duck. This one came…
Read MoreJOHN WESLEY REDDING
John Wesley Redding, 70, of Memphis, Missouri formerly of Fairmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home with his family by his side He was born November 18, 1954, in Carthage, Illinois to Robert Otis and Leola Maxine (Pruett) Redding. John was united in marriage to Linda (Webster) Redding on June 25, 1977, in Wyaconda, Missouri and she survives. John was a lifelong resident of Fairmont, Missouri until recently moving to Memphis. He was a man of quiet strength, a loving family man and a loyal friend. John’s passion for hunting, especially deer, was a lifelong pursuit.…
Read MoreClark County Athletes Punch Tickets to State Cross Country Championships
The Clark County cross country team made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 2 – District 3 meet on Saturday, November 1, at the Linn Athletic Complex, as three athletes earned the right to compete at the state championships next weekend. In a meet where only the top 30 finishers advanced, the Indians rose to…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Trophy a Trophy
“Hey, why don’t we hunt together tonight for a change? I really don’t care if I get a deer or not this early in the season, so anything except a monster, you can take it,” said my brother Kent. So I climbed into his stand and joined him for an evening hunt at the farm.…
Read MoreClark County Senior Center Faces Funding Crisis Amid Federal Shutdown, Rallies Community Support
By Emily Bontrager At the heart of Kahoka and its surrounding communities, the Clark County Council on Aging (CCCOA) has long served as a lifeline for patrons, offering hot meals, home-delivered meals, and a place for friendship and connection. Now, the center is facing some of its most serious challenges yet. Since the start of…
Read MoreFrom the Revolution’s Front Lines to the Fields of Clark County
Remembering Patriot George Reading as America Nears Its 250th Year By Mike Scott On the quiet bluff near of St. Francisville, the worn headstones of Wolf Cemetery stand as timeless witnesses to the nation’s story. Among them rests a man who connects Clark County to the very founding of the United States — George Reading,…
Read More“I Stayed for My Community”: After 30 Years, Evelena Sutterfield Retires from Clark County Health Department
By Emily Bontrager After nearly three decades of serving Clark County, Evelena Sutterfield is hanging up her Administrator’s badge at the Clark County Health Department, a place she has called her professional home for 30 years in January. A familiar and trusted face in local public health and a lifelong Clark County resident, Evelena, has…
Read MoreClark County Closes Regular Season with Statement Win at Highland, 54-16
EWING, Mo. — In their final tune-up before the postseason, the Clark County Indians put together one of their most complete performances of the season, cruising to a 54-16 road win over the Highland Cougars on Thursday night in Clarence Cannon Conference play. From the opening whistle, Clark County dictated the pace on both sides…
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