Clark County Second In Class 2
Clark County High School showcased remarkable talent at the Class 2 State Championships, held Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City. Kaden Hamner dominated the sprints, securing first place in the 100, 200, and 400-meter dashes. Mason McDaniel also excelled, finishing third in the 3200-meter run and fourth in the 1600-meter run. Hamner set a new…
Read MoreIndians Win District Title
By Mike Scott The Clark County Indian won the Class 3 District 7 tournament in convincing fashion, blowing out Highland 15-0 in three innings, and overcoming a late-season improving Palmyra Panther team. Clark County was slated to host the tournament, but less than an inning into Monday’s opener between South Shelby and Highland, the skies…
Read MoreJAMES CALVIN (ANDY) ANDERSON
JAMES CALVIN (ANDY) ANDERSON October 7, 1933 – May 11, 2024 James was born and grew up in Wyaconda, Missouri on his family farm, served in the Air Force for four years and went to College. He later moved to Texas and married Myrna (Micki) Jones in 1969 in Houston, Texas. They later moved to…
Read MoreBESSIE “ANN” EDLEN
BESSIE “ANN” EDLEN Bessie “Ann” Edlen, 87, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 8:20 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at The Pines, in Kirksville, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on April 23, 1937, in Kahoka, Missouri, to Ward W. and Vera D. (Hufford) Gregory. She was united in marriage…
Read MoreBee Hive Relocated
On Friday afternoon, May 10, City of Kahoka workers and members for the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association removed a hive from a tree in on West Clark Street in Kahoka. The hive, which lived inside a hollow catalpa tree, contained an estimated 20,000 -30,000 bees, will be relocated. Beekeepers work to collect bees from the…
Read MoreAlderton Named Assistant HS Principal
Clark County R-1 School District is excited to announce Megan Alderton has been promoted to Assistant High School Principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Megan Alderton will replace Dennis Dent as Assistant High School Principal. Dent was promoted to High School Principal earlier this spring. Mrs. Alderton has served as the high school guidance counselor…
Read MoreIndians Win Class 2 Sectional 2 Meet
The Clark County Indians dominated sprints, relays and distance events at the Class 2 Sectional held Saturday at South Callaway High School in Mokane. With the top four in each event advancing, fourteen Clark County athletes will head to the State Championships next week. Mizzou-bound Kaden Hamner won the 100 Meter, 200 Meter and 400…
Read MoreFarmers’ Markets Benefit Small Town Communities
By Emily Bontrager Farmers’ markets give local shoppers access to buying fresh produce, plants, jams, baked goods, and a variety of other items. These markets are a great place to meet new people and give vendors an opportunity to sell their products in a central location. The Clark County Farmers’ Market, located in Kahoka, is…
Read MoreJUDY ANN (RAMSEY) GAMBER
JUDY ANN (RAMSEY) GAMBER Judy Ann (Ramsey) Gamber, 76, passed away at 12:30 am on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Judy was born on June 5, 1947, in Fox, Arkansas, to Homer and Mae (McKee) Ramsey. She was united in marriage to Harlan I. Gamber on December 6, 1972,…
Read MoreRoseann LeMaster
Roseann LeMaster 81 of St. Francisville, MO passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Russell and Gladys Rosencrans Reed. On December 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harold Franklin LeMaster in Keokuk. …
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