Lois Jean Dieterich Hunziker
Lois Jean Dieterich Hunziker, 100, of Kahoka passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1924 in Villisca, Iowa the daughter of Francis Howard and Verlin Ellen Neal Decker. They moved to Missouri in 1935. Lois graduated from…
Read MoreRichard M. “Dick” Whitney
Richard M. “Dick” Whitney, 66, passed away at 10:24 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with his family by his side. Richard was born on July 13, 1957, in Dansville, NY., to John and Delores (Finch) Whitney. He was united in marriage to Noreen (Pfeiffer) Whitney on July 31,…
Read MoreGEORGE E. BEHNKE
GEORGE E. BEHNKE George E. Behnke, 85, passed away at 8:32 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with his family by his side. George was born on January 18, 1939, in Keokuk, IA, to George Edward and Florence D (Fulton) Behnke. He was first married to Esther Brammer, and…
Read MoreCivil War Veteran Memorial Planned for June 8
A Civil War veteran Capt. Benjamin Shane Palmer, will receive the lasting recognition he so richly deserves during a Memorial Service and Gravesite Ceremony at Buskirk Cemetery. Family, friends, and anyone interested in Civil War and Scotland County history are welcome to attend the service, which will begin at 10:30 am, Saturday, June 8 of…
Read MoreUpgrades at Clark County Sheriff Office Dispatch Center
By Emily Bontrager In November of 2023, the Clark County Sheriff Office Dispatch Center upgraded their Dispatch Radio equipment to the Zetron MAX Dispatch unit. The new system was set up by A & W Communications. According to Clark County Sheriff Shawn Webster, the cost of the upgrade was around $89,000 and was funded by…
Read MoreClark County Voters Signal Desire for Change in Municipal Election
By Mike Scott In the April 2 Municipal Election, Clark County voters opted for newcomers over incumbents in races across the board. Deana Hunziker-Ball and Broderick Bush emerged victorious as the new faces on the Clark County R-1 School Board, securing 415 and 312 votes respectively. Incumbent Charles West lost his seat with only 294…
Read MoreLinda (Simpson) Eddleman
Linda (Simpson) Eddleman, 72, of Kahoka, passed away at 11:10 am, on April 1, 2024, at Hannibal Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard H. and Hazel A. (Gamill) Simpson. She graduated from Kahoka High School in 1969.…
Read MoreMy Turn: A Letter From The Editor
Today marks 21 years since Sue and I purchased The Media, The Edina Sentinel and the LaBelle Star from Hazel Bledsoe Smith. As I sit at my desk thinking about the past 21 years, the technology changes stand out. Back in 2003, The Media was still laid out by hand on large white cardboard layout…
Read MoreRainbow Assembly Holds Installation
The Clark County Rainbow Assembly #107 held their installation of officers on Monday, March 18th. Officers for the 2024 year are (back L-R) Khloe Ball, Worthy Advisor, Riley Bartels, Hope, Layna Bartels, Faith, (front L-R) Macie Hopp, Worthy Associate Advisor, Kalli Ball, Charity.
Read MoreClark County Election Preview: Candidates and Propositions on the Ballot
(NEMOnews-AI) In the upcoming April 2, 2024, General Municipal Election in Clark County, voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for various offices and propositions. Here is a preview of the candidates and propositions that will be on the ballot: Clark County Road Tax Proposition: Shall the County of Clark continue to impose…
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