Indians Dominate Relays
(NEMOnews AI) The Clark County Indian boys track team dominated the Clark County Relays on Wednesday, April 17. The Indians posted a team scored of 219, more than double that of second place Keokuk. On the girls side, the Lady Indians finished with a solid third place performance, gaining 74 team points. Among the standout…
Read MoreNew School Board Members Take Place On Board
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 school board has two new members and a slate of new officers following their Monday, April 15 meeting. At the top of the agenda, Broderick Bush and Deana Hunziker- Ball were sworn in as directors, replacing Jason Acklie, who did not run for re-election, and Charles West. The…
Read MoreEDGAR EUGENE LAY
EDGAR EUGENE LAY Edgar Eugene Lay, 78, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 12:25 am, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Eugene was born on June 22, 1945, in Maywood, Mo., to Virgil T. and Mildred L. (Felker) Lay. Eugene was a 1964 graduate from Warren High School in Monmouth,…
Read MoreLOLA MAE (CHESNUT) HESSE
LOLA MAE (CHESNUT) HESSE Lola Mae (Chesnut) Hesse, 90, passed away at 11:20 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO., with her family by her side. Lola was born on February 19, 1934 in Salem, AK., to Troy and Jennie Lee (Floyd) Chesnut. Lola Mae was united in marriage…
Read MoreMARY F. BROOMHALL
MARY F. BROOMHALL Mary F. Broomhall, 83, of Kahoka, passed away at 2:57 pm, Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. Mary was born on May 2, 1940, in Canton, Missouri to Otto Scott and Gladys Ruth (Karnes) Hess. She was united in marriage to Larry R. Broomhall on October…
Read MoreChurch Celebrates 125 Years
The First Baptist Church of Wayland will observe its 125th anniversary throughout the day on Sunday, April 21. During its existence, the church has enrolled over fourteen-hundred members, as well as serving people in the community. Through the years, forty-nine different pastors have shepherded the flock in either full or part-time capacity. We are grateful…
Read MoreIndian Bats Are On Fire
The Clark County Indians established their place on the field this week, scoring a whopping 54 runs in four games, three of which were decisive Clarence Cannon Conference blowouts. Clark Co. vs. Highland On Monday, the Indians hosted Highland in a 20-0 rout lasting only two and a half innings. Chayce Webster got things going…
Read MoreNew Padded Cell at Clark County Jail
By Emily Bontrager In November of 2023, the Clark County Jail upgraded their detox cell into a fully padded safety cell. Padded jail cells have become essential to keep inmates and staff members safe. The padded cells are also known as seclusion rooms, violent rooms, de-escalation rooms, detoxification rooms, and cool down rooms. The padded…
Read MoreMark Steven Greening
Mark Steven Greening passed away suddenly at home in Saginaw, Texas April 2, 2024. Born January 7, 1961 in Hannibal, Mo. to Homer and Jane Greening, the family moved to Kahoka, Mo. where they owned and operated Greening Pharmacy. He graduated in 1979 from Clark County High. He moved to Texas in 1985 and in…
Read MoreOneida Mae Bourgeois
Oneida Mae Bourgeois, 90 of Kahoka passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Clark County Nursing Home. Oneida Mae Bourgeois was born October 7, 1933 in the daughter of Joseph Stafford and Margaret Alice Smith Walker. Oneida graduated from Williamstown High School. She was united in marriage to Wayne…
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