MoDOT Presents Transportation Improvement Plan
MoDOT has presented its 2025-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The draft plan, which has yet to be approved, makes available $13.8 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years. Of the $13.8 billion, the draft STIP details $9.9 billion in…
Read MoreNew Retreat Facility For Area Veterans
[GREENCASTLE, MO, May 20,2024] The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Guardian Hills Veteran Healing Center, Friday, May 17 at their campus in Greencastle, MO. The event included tours of the campus along with refreshments. In response to the growing incidence of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) in veterans, Guardian Hills Veteran Healing…
Read MoreDELORES J. CANNON
DELORES J. CANNON Delores J. Cannon, 85, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:30am on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home with her family by her side. Delores was born on August 21, 1938, in Kahoka, MO., to Dwight H. and Leota M (Kerner) Dorsey. She was united in marriage to Edwin…
Read MoreEaster Star Achieves Goal
Kahoka Chapter #40, Order of the Eastern Star raised a total of $13,675 locally, and after a two-to-one match from the Masonic Home of Missouri’s “Create a Partnership” program, donated a total of $41,025 to the Indian Pride Learning Center (IPLC) to provide playground shade for their students. Accepting check from Worth Matron Amanda McCreedy…
Read MoreJAMES L HAGEMAN
JAMES L HAGEMAN James L Hageman, 83, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 7:25 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on September 12, 1940, in Mt. Hamill, Iowa to Foriste and Virginia (Talbott) Hageman. He was united in marriage to Terril (Roberts) Hageman on…
Read MoreSANDRA JEAN SISSON HEATH
SANDRA JEAN SISSON HEATH Sandra Jean Sisson Heath, 82, of Downers Grove, IL., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Terra Vista of Oakbrook in Oakbrook Terrace, Il. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, March 30, 1942, the daughter of Anna Marie Riley Sisson and Carl Eugene Sisson. Sandra grew up on the family…
Read MoreKahoka Natives Compete For Miss Missouri Crown
MEXICO, MISSOURI – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 9 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews, and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. The group includes Miss Columbia Abby Plenge and Miss Show- Me State Evan…
Read MoreOutstanding Senior Athletes
Maggie Weaver was named Clark County’s Outstanding Female Senior Athlete for 2024. Callan Wheeler is the 2024 Outstanding Male Senior Athlete.
Read MoreWater Replacement Project
Kahoka’s water line replacement project got underway for 2024 last week, starting on West Chestnut at North Washington and extending west to Martin Street. The entire 2024 project will install 13 blocks of new 8-inch pipe. Pictured above: City workers dig the trench using one of the city’s new excavators, and lay sections of pipe.…
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