Congressman Sam Graves Holds Town Hall Meeting At Culver Stockton College
On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, U.S. 6th District Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) held a town-hall style meeting at Culver Stockton College in Canton. Rep. Graves is the Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. During his visit, Graves gave a brief address to attendees, which focused on the price small businesses are paying due…
Read MoreKahoka To Hold Tax Hearing
City of Kahoka Notice of Public Hearing The City of Kahoka will hold a public hearing on proposed property tax rates Thursday, August 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Board Room. At this time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates being proposed by the City. The rates are set…
Read MoreCCNH Builds 50-Foot Banana Split-VIDEO
Photo and video by Kevin Fox This past week the Clark County Nursing Home celebrated “Yellow Week” with various activities. On Wednesday, August 13, nursing home staff took it to the max by creating a 50-foot banana split. The staff and residents enjoyed the creation both in the making and the eating. What’s your favorite…
Read MoreLarry Young Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
(Columbia, MO)—“Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, Larry Young of Kahoka, Missouri was inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, August 9 at State Fair Community College. Larry Young, owner and operator of Kahoka Meat Processors is very well known throughout Clark County and beyond. Larry is currently serving as Vice…
Read MoreBack To School In Kahoka-VIDEO
It was a rainy start for the school year, but that didn’t stop Black Hawk Elementary School kids from smiling as they returned to school on Wednesday, August 20. Watch the video below. What are your best memories of the first day of school? Enter yours in the comments section below.
Read MoreMoon Withdraws From Prosecutor Race
It’s official. Clark County Prosecutor John Moon, who served eight terms as Associate Circuit Judge before becoming Prosecutor, has withdrawn from the race. As of now, his opponent, Republican Holly Conger, will be the only candidate on the ballot in November. Moon cited financial considerations in his decision, weighing the costs of continuing in the position…
Read MoreHigh Speed Police Chase In Edina, Vehicle Goes Airborne, Kahoka Man In Custody After Manhunt
By Echo Menges *Corrected Information Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 11:30 p.m. According to Edina Police Chief Kelly Hayes the Edina Police Department, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol took Matthew Coop, 27, of Kahoka, MO, into custody in the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, following…
Read MoreKattlemann Knocks Out Brewer In Clark County Presiding Commissioner Race
Clark County’s Presiding Commissioner primary race saw Republican challenger Buddy Kattelmann unseat Republican Ron Brewer as Presiding Commissioner. Kattelman does not have a Democrat opponent in the November general election. Kattelman received 748 votes, while Brewer got 531. In the only other contested primary, Republican Kim Schantz beat Terry Matlock by a 795-432 margin. Click…
Read MoreAudit Shows over $12,000 Missing/Misappropriated From Circuit Clerk’s Office
Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich released the audit of the First Judicial Circuit Clark County this morning, just over a year since former Circuit Clerk Mary Jones was suspended and eventually resigned from office amid allegations of misconduct. Jones currently faces two felony counts of stealing, and has a preliminary hearing in September. “Embezzlement is…
Read MoreArt Hall Judging Kicks Off 133rd Clark County Fair
The Commercial Building at the Clark County Fair was packed for a few hours on Monday evening, July 21, as Clark County 4-H members brought their Art Hall projects to be judged. Projects included photography, woodworking, cooking, sewing, and many, many others. All the entries will be on display in the Art Hall Building at the…
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