Bands, Beats and Big Dreams: Parade of Champions Returns to Kahoka Oct. 11
KAHOKA, Mo. — The streets of Kahoka will come alive with music, movement and community pride on Saturday, Oct. 11, as more than 16 high school marching bands gather for the 34th Annual Parade of Champions. This beloved tradition, hosted by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, promises a full day of exciting performances…
Read MoreDARO “TOPPER” GARTHWAITE
Daro “Topper” Garthwaite, 67, of Milan, Tennessee, formerly of the Keokuk area, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home. Topper was born on June 1, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Armand “Sarge” and Dorothy (Batley) Garthwaite. He attended high school in Clark County, Missouri, and enlisted in the United States…
Read MoreHarlem Wizards Coming to Kahoka for Fundraising Basketball Show
KAHOKA, Mo. – The Harlem Wizards will bring their high-energy basketball show to Clark County R-1 High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, in a fundraiser for the Running Fox and Black Hawk Elementary PTOs. The event will take place at the high school, located at 680 E. Main St. in Kahoka. Doors open at 2…
Read MoreDONNA MARIE SCOGGIN
DONNA MARIE SCOGGIN Donna Marie Scoggin, age 86, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, in Country Aire Retirement Center, at Lewistown, Missouri. Born September 20, 1938, in Cicero, Illinois, Donna was a daughter of Arthur Wayne and Helen Margaret Nash Cunningham. Donna was united in marriage to Kenneth Ray Scoggin June…
Read MoreRollercoaster Week for Lady Indians Ends with Big Win Over Winfield
It was a week of highs and hard lessons for the Clark County Lady Indians, who took the field for five games over a stretch of six days. The team started the week strong with a shutout victory over Scotland County, and capped it with a 6-3 win over Winfield, showing grit, growth, and flashes…
Read MoreMcDaniel Dominates White Division at Gans Creek Classic as Clark County Shines Among Multi-State Competition
Gans Creek Classic | September 26, 2025 | Gans Creek Cross Country Course, Columbia, MO Clark County’s cross country teams made the most of a warm, sunny morning in Columbia, Missouri, turning in a strong collective performance at the 2025 Gans Creek Classic. Competing in the White Division, the Indians held their own against a…
Read MoreDARO “TOPPER” GARTHWAITE
Daro “Topper” Garthwaite, 67, of Milan, Tennessee, formerly of the Keokuk area, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.
Read MoreMARTHA LEE (HARKER) BLOYD
Martha Lee (Harker) Bloyd, 93, of Wayland, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 3:25 am on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Montrose Care Center, Montrose, Iowa. She was born April 30, 1932, in Louisiana, Missouri, to William and Clara Geneva (Gragg) Harker. Martha graduated from Hamilton High School in 1951. She married Raymond Bloyd on…
Read MoreClark County R-1 School Bus Involved in Minor Accident; No Injuries Reported
A Clark County R-1 school bus was involved in a minor accident Monday morning, school officials confirmed. The incident involved Bus 51 and resulted in minor damage to the vehicle. The bus driver was not at fault. No injuries were reported among students or staff, and all students arrived safely at school.
Read MoreOld Settlers
Clark County’s oldest tradition was upheld this weekend, with the 141st Old Settlers Celebration. A week of activities culminated with Saturday’s downtown activities and parade. The oldest resident to attend was 100-year-old Rovene Lipper.
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