McDaniel, Weaver Win District Titles
SHELBINA, Mo. — Mason McDaniel and Lukas Weaver led Clark County with district championships Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. McDaniel won the boys 3,200-meter run in 10:24.36 and added runner-up finishes in the 800 and 1,600. He placed second in the 800 in 2:01.72 and second in the 1,600 in 4:40.98, advancing to sectionals in all three individual distance events. Weaver won the boys triple jump with a mark of 12.98 meters and also qualified for sectionals in the long jump, placing fourth at 5.92 meters.…
Read MoreCCR-1 Holds Academic Awards Night
On Monday evening, the Clark County R-1 gym was packed with students and families gathered to recognize their academic achievements for the school year. For more than an hour, students in all high school grade levels were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom. We will publish that full list in next week’s newspaper Following a short break, the focus turned to seniors receiving college scholarships. The first awarded Jack and Ladene McAndrew Flagship scholarship to the University of Missouri, founded by Mark McAndrew in honor of his parents. This year’s recipient was Braelin Baugh. Other scholarships and winners were:…
Read MoreClark County Fair Board Completes Grandstand Improvements
The Clark County Fair Board’s grandstand improvement project was completed last week at the Clark County Fairgrounds, giving the grandstands a clean new look while also improving airflow throughout the seating area. The old wooden doors and structure along the back of the grandstands were removed, and new wood framing was installed with sliding doors that open in ten-foot sections to allow better airflow. Inside the openings, metal panels were installed for safety so children cannot access the openings. The new metal wall will also include a section for permanent sponsor signs recognizing those who support the fair at a…
Read MoreMissouri Giantess Comes Home: Ella Kate Returns to Memphis in New Musical “Dream Big”
The story of Scotland County’s most famous daughter is coming home. Ozarks Lyric Opera will bring its new folk musical ”Dream Big: The True Tall Tale” to the Memphis Theatre (106 E. Madison Street) on June 4, 2026 for a special hometown engagement. Inspired by the life of Ella Kate Ewing— known around the world as the “Missouri Giant”—the musical celebrates a remarkable Missouri story of perseverance, courage, and self-acceptance. The production is based on the award‑winning children’s book Stand Straight, Ella Kate by Missouri author Kate Klise, with music by Ruell Chappell of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and arrangements…
Read MoreMICHAEL OWEN REBO
Michael Owen Rebo, 64, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 3:21 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Raytown, Missouri. Michael was born on April 9, 1962, in Galesburg, Illinois to Owen and Virginia (Johnson) Rebo. Michael graduated from Galesburg, IL High School in 1980. Michael liked to keep busy, his first job at age 16 was working in the mailroom at the Burlington Hawkeye and later received his press card which he was very proud of. He then moved to Texas, where he landed his first big printing job which he took very seriously. His last job was working…
Read MoreRANDALL LEE BRISCOE
Randall Lee Briscoe, 70, of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away at 3:09pm at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Randall was born on October 11, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa to Raymond and Esther (Welker) Briscoe. He was united in marriage to Pamala (Phillips) Briscoe on February 3, 1978, in Williamstown, Missouri and she survives. Randall is a 1973 graduate of Canton High School. He farmed and worked for Richard Morris as a welder. He left farming and went to work for Tr-Tech Construction and from there Arc Construction retiring in 2023. He was known for…
Read MoreClark County Athletes Turn In Strong CCC Performances
Palmer wins 100-meter dash at Clarence Cannon meet Clark County’s Cabell Palmer sprinted to a conference title Monday, May 4, winning the girls 100-meter dash at the Clarence Cannon Conference Meet at South Shelby High School in Shelbina. Palmer won the 100 in 13.42 seconds and added a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash in 28.53 seconds. The Indians also picked up several strong field-event performances, including fourth-place finishes from Brooklynn Wallain in the high jump and Kiara Winters in the triple jump. On the boys side, Mason McDaniel led Clark County’s distance runners with three top-three finishes. McDaniel was…
Read MoreClark County Wins Three Of Four During Busy Baseball Stretch
The Clark County Indians bounced back from a 1-0 pitcher’s duel against Quincy Notre Dame with three straight wins, defeating Hamilton/Warsaw, Mendon Unity and Monroe City during a strong late-season stretch. Clark County opened the run April 28 with a narrow 1-0 loss to Quincy Notre Dame. Both teams were sharp on the mound, with Bennett Plenge going six innings for the Indians. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out five and walking two. Quincy Notre Dame scored the game’s only run in the fourth inning on a Doellman single. Gracyn Holsted and Ryder Howe each had…
Read MoreMissouri 4-H Youth Engage in Civic Leadership at State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On April 28, nine youth from Clark County 4-H members and volunteers were among more than 500 Missouri 4-H members, staff, and volunteers who gathered in Jefferson City for 4-H Day at the Capitol, focused on civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy. To kick off the day, the 4-H Civic Engagement Ambassadors met with Lieutenant Governor, David Wasinger, to share their 4-H experiences. Durning the opening ceremony, Representative John Martin presented a resolution celebrating the “the incredible contributions of Missouri 4-H youth, volunteers, and the University of Missouri Extension in shaping the future of our state and…
Read MoreClark County Resident Earns Honors at District Pageant
By Emily Bontrager Joanne Ragan, a resident of the Clark County Nursing Home for the past six months, was named 1st Runner-Up at the Missouri Health Care Association District 6 Long-Term Care Pageant. Joanne represented the Clark County Nursing Home at the pageant, held April 16 at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Joanne, who recently celebrated her 91st birthday, has spent a lifetime involved in her community. Born in Illinois in 1935, she was the youngest of three children and grew up on a farm. When she was in fourth grade, her family moved to Kahoka, where she…
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