Protect Your Child From Cyber Bullying
By Mike Scott At one time or another, nearly every one has faced some kind of bullying. Whether it’s name calling, intimidation, or physical pushing and shoving, bullying hurts kids.Today’s technology allows bullying to take place in many new ways–and for the bully to remain anonymous, which has given rise to a new form: Cyber …
Read MoreHatching Chicks
Chicks Hatching In Luray–Luray School first grader Tressa Burr smiles as she holds one of the chicks from the University of Missouri Extension’s Embryology project.
Read MoreST Patrick Celebrates
LEPRECHAUN GIVEAWAY–St. Patrick tour guide Jason Richmond passed out gift bags to visitors of the Shrine of St. Patrick on Monday afternoon. Gifts included Waterford and Galway Crystal, and Bellleek China from Ireland. Despite the rainy weather, many attended.
Read MoreCCR-1 District Refinances High School Bond, Saves Over $200K
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 School Board just save the the taxpayers some money. A lot of money.On Thursday night, March 13, the board took action to refinance the high school bond . The resulting savings total $200,289.50 for the district.The 3.8 million dollar bond for the high school was originally passed in…
Read MoreGrowing Up In The Shadow Of The Shamrock
By Kevin Fox "I would go to bed on March 16th, the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, filled with the same anticipation that I did the night before Christmas!" stated Marcia (Kirchner) Hardin. It’s impossible for many of us to imagine that kind of excitement at the prospects of St. Patrick’s Day, but if the…
Read MoreFive Arrested On Drug Charges
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Judith A. Blentlinger of Kahoka, Clarence K. Marsh of Wyaconda., and Nancy E. Marshall of Keokuk IA. Blentlinger, Marsh & Marshall where arrested for Distribution of a controlled substance within 2000 feet of a school. These arrests stemmed from a joint narcotics investigation between the North…
Read MoreHopp Named New City Clerk; FY 2009 Budget Approved
The City of Kahoka will have a new city clerk starting July 1. The Board of Aldermen made the hiring of current city treasurer Sandi Hopp official. Hopp will replace Linda Plenge, who will retire at the end of June.
Read MoreSt. Patrick Post Office to Celebrate 150th
"It’s nearly beyond one’s imagination to think of the influence that one lowly, slave, shepherd, St. Patrick, has had in almost every corner of the world", so writes Pat McCarthy of Cork, Ireland. He is so right. The name of St. Patrick is everywhere you find a descendant of the Irish people.A pictorial cancellation will…
Read MoreSping Fling?
SPRING FLING? The weekend’s warm temperatures brough thousands of snow geese to the area. These geese were photographed just to the north and east of Kahoka.
Read MoreDeath of Beloved Pet Inspires Book Success For Kahoka Native Linda Mohr
By Mike Scott When Kahoka native Linda Mohr’s beloved cat, Tatianna, died of feline kidney disease on the Saturday before Easter in 2001, Mohr was devastated. The following day, she picked up a pen and paper, and began writing about the life of her dear friend.“On Easter afternoon, I sat in my favorite rocking chair…
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