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DAN SPRINGER

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Dan Springer, 79, passed away on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his wife and sons, at his home in Fayetteville, GA after courageously battling cancer. Dan was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on September 8, 1945, the second son of Forrest and Neva Springer. His wife, Jo (Beaird) Springer, of 54 years survives, as well as…

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BILLIE JEAN PAGEL BARNES-WHEELER

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Billie Jean Pagel Barnes-Wheeler, age 71 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her husband Jim by her side. She was born on May 5, 1953 to William & Martha (Mariani) Pagel in Iowa City, Iowa. She attended Clark County R-I High School, she graduated from Lamson Jr College in 1992…

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PAUL EUGENE GUTTING

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Paul Eugene Gutting, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a man of deep wisdom, quiet strength, and unwavering kindness — a steady presence who shaped and supported the lives of so many. He was married…

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Clark County R-1 School Board Discusses IPLC Transition Plan, Facility Upgrades

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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 School Board met Thursday evening, Sept. 11, addressing a range of topics including student transitions, facility improvements and potential property sales. Principal Olivia Nixon presented a proposed procedure for students transferring from the Indian Pride Learning Center to regular classrooms. The plan sets academic and behavioral goals aimed…

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Regional Officials Gather for Commissioners and Clerks Fall Meeting

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By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — County leaders from across northeast Missouri convened Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, for the Northeast District Commissioners and Clerks Fall Meeting, a biannual event designed to foster collaboration and information-sharing among regional officials. The meeting, held at the Knox County Community Center, featured a formal program including remarks from regional…

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NEMOnews Media Group Wins Five First-Place Awards at State Newspaper Contest

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WILDWOOD, Mo. — NEMOnews Media Group newspapers earned five first-place honors and numerous other awards in the 2025 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The award luncheon was held Sept. 12 during the 159th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Among the top winners, the Shelby County Herald’s Marlana Smith received first place in Best Sports…

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Spreading Wings and the Word: Sisters Share Their Passion for Butterflies

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By Emily Bontrager For sisters Connie Gutting and Kathy Smith of Kahoka, Missouri, raising Monarch butterflies is more than a hobby, it’s a passion that has filled their homes, their summers, and their hearts. Their journey began in 2021 when Kathy discovered milkweed in her garden and spotted a few caterpillars munching on the leaves.…

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Bulldogs Outpace Indians in Kahoka Showdown, 34–24

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Kahoka, MO – Sept. 5, 2025–In a back-and-forth battle filled with big plays, momentum swings, and resilient performances, the Clark County Indians fell short to the visiting Harrisburg Bulldogs, 34–24, on a crisp Friday night in Kahoka. From the opening kickoff, the game was electric. Harrisburg capitalized immediately when their kickoff caromed off a Clark…

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Clark County Cross Country Opens Season Strong at Keokuk Invitational

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McDaniel wins individual title; Lady Indians show depth in fifth-place finish Keokuk, IA – September 4, 2025 — The Clark County cross country teams opened their 2025 season with promising performances at the Keokuk Invitational, held on the rolling terrain of the Elks Fairview Golf Course. Senior Mason McDaniel headlined the day for the Indians,…

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