REBECCA MAY BUSCHLING
Rebecca May Buschling, 92, of Wayland, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born April 5, 1933, in St Francisville, MO, to Wilbur and Zaida (Carter) Toops. Becky graduated from Wayland High School in May of 1950. Two months later, on July 22nd,…
Read MoreDOROTHY MAE (HASKINS) KAY MORRISON
Dorothy Mae (Haskins) Kay Morrison, 95, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Dorothy was born to Joseph and Syvilla (Keppel) Haskins on August 17, 1930, in Keokuk, Iowa. Dorothy attended Keokuk Senor High School. Dorothy was united in marriage to Henry “Hank” Kay,…
Read MoreClark County Mule Festival Is September 18th – 20th
As the leaves begin to change and the crispness of fall touches the air, a familiar excitement starts to build in Kahoka, Missouri. Nestled in the northeast corner of the state, this small town becomes the center of attention each September as it hosts a beloved tradition that draws people from all across the country:…
Read MoreSmithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” Exhibit Comes to Memphis
Memphis, MO — The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Missouri Humanities, is bringing the national traveling exhibition “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” to Memphis. The exhibition will be on display at the Memphis Masonic Hall from September 14 through October 26, 2025. “Voices and Votes” examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment…
Read MoreSamuel Buescher: A Rising Talent in Photography and Cinematography
By Emily Bontrager At just 15 years old, Sam Buescher is already making a name for himself behind the camera. A sophomore, Sam spends much of his free time blending creativity and technical skill to bring his passion for photography and cinematography to life. He lives outside of Wyaconda with his parents, Becki and Will…
Read MoreKahoka Mayor Appoints Alderman, Council Approves $306K in Street Work
By Mike Scott KAHOKA, Mo. – The Kahoka City Council appointed a new alderman and approved more than $306,000 in street and infrastructure projects during its regular meeting Monday evening. Mayor Tony Anderson swore in John Gaus as East Ward alderman to replace Carl Hayden, who resigned last month after moving out of the city.…
Read MoreTurnout just over 6% as voters weigh in on county and city issues
CLARK COUNTY, Mo. — Voters in Clark County approved two countywide ballot measures during the special election held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. According to unofficial results, both the county sales tax proposal and a measure concerning the prosecuting attorney’s office passed by comfortable margins. The sales tax measure received 188 “yes” votes (63.09%) and 110…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Named to E&P’s 2025 “Media That Matters” Class
Editor & Publisher Magazine has named NEMOnews Media Group as one of 15 news organizations nationwide and abroad in its prestigious “Media That Matters” Class of 2025. The honorees, recognized for their commitment to impactful, community-centered journalism, are featured in the July/August issue of E&P. Below is the feature as it appeared in E&P: NEMOnews Media Group,…
Read MoreMultiple Vehicle Break-Ins Reported in Kahoka
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight between April 9 and 10 in Kahoka. According to Sheriff Shawn Webster, six or seven vehicles were entered in the area between Cedar Street and the Kahoka square. “Mostly change was taken,” Webster said. An initial report of a Chromebook…
Read MoreCLARK COUNTY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMES LYNDEL WHITTLE NEXT DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
KAHOKA, MO – The Clark County R-1 School District Board of Education has named Lyndel Whittle as the district’s next superintendent. Whittle currently serves as Superintendent of the Iberia R-V School District, a role he has held for 1O years. He brings 31 years of experience in education, including 18 years in administration and 13…
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