Clark County Rescue Holds Extraction Training
Clark County Rescue Holds Extraction Training A basic extrication class focusing on hydraulic tools was held recently at Brett’s Automotive West of Kahoka.“The Rescue Squad is fortunate in having an influx of new guys lately” remarked Captain & Training Officer Randy Fish. “They’re all enthusiastic, energetic and smart which altogether makes them particularly valuable to…
Read MoreOrientation, Open Houses Set For Clark County R-1 Schools
Orientation, Open Houses Set For Clark County R-1 Schools Clark County R-1 School District will have open house and orientation on Monday, August 17. Running Fox Elementary and Black Hawk Elementary will have open houses from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Students and parents will be able to meet teachers, put supplies in desks, and…
Read MoreClark County Unemployment Reaches 14.3 Percent
Clark County Unemployment Reaches 14.3 Percent Clark County’s unemployment rate topped 14 percent in June of 2009, and is at the highest rate since 1990, which is as far as the Bureau of Labor Statistics website’s database goes back. Preliminary numbers for June showed 533 Clark County residents out of work, or 14.3 percent of…
Read MoreKahoka Police Warn of Another Scam
Kahoka Police Warn of Another Scam Kahoka Police Chief Bill Conger is warning local residents to be on the lookout for a reoccurring scam, targeting the elderly. “They will call you and say you’ve won a vacation, or a car, or money, or any combination of those things. Then they are asking you to wire…
Read MoreIn the Air Again Goin’ Places Where We Never Been
In the Air Again Goin’ Places Where We Never Been By Belinda Holland and Gretchen Kirchner After journeying two days, over 4,500 miles, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Chicago’s O’Hare, to Frankfurt, Germany, and finally to Athens, Greece, Keokuk High School students Daniel Crenshaw, Aaron Mardis, and Tanner Lemon trekked and toured their way through…
Read MoreClark County Fair Successful
Carnival Midway–The 2009 Clark County Fair had a number of exciting events, including the best carnival to appear in Kahoka in several years. There was a wide variety of rides for the kids, and new grandstand activities for the family.
Read MoreAn Unwelcome Guest
Ron Wood arrived at his home near St. Patrick only to discover he had company in his yard. The Rattlesnake was estimated to be over four feet long , but that’s only an estimate as no one could be found to hold the tape measure to get an exact measurement. Clark County Conservation Agent Rudd…
Read MoreProposed Animal Ordinance Changes Available For Public Review
Proposed Animal Ordinance Changes Available For Public Review Kahoka’s Board of Aldermen have prepared a series of ordinances which modify the city’s animal control ordinances to better address animal issues within the city limits. A recent court ruling nullified much of the city’s current ordinances.The first section of the draft ordinances creates definitions for various…
Read MoreFour Arrested For Revere Arsons
.hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Four Arrested For Revere Arsons, Burglaries The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Timothy A Ball 19, Jason R Shotts 23 & Bradon J Shotts 25 all of Revere Missouri & Jimmy D Martin 20 of Farmington Iowa. Bradon J Shotts…
Read MoreClark Co. Fair Art Hall Awards
The Clark County Fair Art Hall judging was held Monday night. Here is the list of participants and ribbons.
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