George Junior “Bud” Nichols
George Junior “Bud” Nichols, 97, of Kahoka, MO., passed away at 12:53 pm at blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL., on October 15, 2024, from injuries he sustained from a car accident. Bud was born June 26, 1927, in Wyaconda, MO., to George A and Gladys O (McMarlin) Nichols. He married Beverly (Ewing) Nichols, on January…
Read MoreJames “Michael” Kirchner
James “Michael” Kirchner, 73, passed away at his home at 7:56 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Michael was born Dec. 5, 1950, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of John Nick and Bettie Lou (Logsdon) Kirchner. He married Cathy (Davis) Kirchner on June 10, 1972, and to this union a daughter…
Read MoreLila Seaver
LURAY, Mo. — Lila Seaver, 85, of Luray, Missouri, died at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Clark County Nursing Home. Lila was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Lyle H. and Alpha (Douglas) Livingston. Lila attended Hamilton High School. She married Wilbert Franklyn…
Read MoreClark County Falls to Westran in Hard-Fought 22-20 Battle Despite Second-Half Comeback
After a thrilling overtime victory the previous week, the Clark County Indians faced a tough challenge on the road against the Westran Hornets, falling 22-20 in a game that saw the Indians rally in the second half only to come up just short. Westran struck first, marching 66 yards on their opening drive to score,…
Read MoreHelicopters To Fly Low In Northeast Missouri Counties For Aquifer Study
Missouri Department of Natural Resources The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey will be conducting a study in northeast Missouri’s Clark, Scotland, and Schuyler counties to identify possible underground aquifers. The goal of this study is to find sources of groundwater to assist landowners in locating favorable water well construction sites, which may…
Read MoreKahoka City Council Discusses Waterline Project, Tourism Office, and Other Local Updates
The Kahoka City Council addressed a light agenda at its Monday, Oct. 14 meeting. Steve Hausner of French Reneker Engineering provided updates on the city’s water system and power pole mapping project, as well as sought authorization from the board to move forward with the 2025 owner-supervised waterline replacement project. Final drawings for next year’s…
Read MoreDriver’s License System Changes Coming Soon
Driver’s License System Changes Coming Soon The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will…
Read MoreBringing Disabled Veterans Together to Hunt in the Great Outdoors
By Emily Bontrager At the end of September each year, the Bowen Family Farm hosts a Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt. Richard and Salli Bowen live in northwest Clark County and they have two children. Salli and her family are just trying to make a difference and trying to give back to the veterans who have…
Read MorePitford selected as National FFA Talent Performer at 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo
Clark County FFA Chapter member, Emma Pitford, was selected to perform at the National FFA Talent Competition. Pitford will take the stage October 23-26 at the 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Emma Pitford is the daughter of Travis and Jessica Pitford. Emma is excited to be the first member from the Clark…
Read MoreSchool Board Spends More Than A Quarter-Million Dollars To Purchase Three “Monopoly Houses”
By Mike Scott Citing future growth needs and student safety, the Clark County R-1 School board has agreed to pay $85,000 each for three houses on West Chestnut Street in Kahoka. They took that action during their October 9 meeting. “They are right in our backyard,” said Megan Wendling, principal at the Indian Pride Learning…
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