By Emily Bontrager  Sometimes we learn new things about the past or even new facts about our ancestors. Some events or items can even get lost over time. Luckily, the Paul Rowe Museum is one of the places in Kahoka that helps preserve local history.  Recently my father, Shawn McAfee, was approached by someone to…

 By Emily Bontrager  The Clark Mutual Insurance Company held their annual meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024.  Lee Suter and his wife, Debbie Suter, are both retiring after many years of dedicated service to the Clark County community.  Lee, 67, is retiring after serving 29 years on the Clark Mutual Board. He served 15 of…

 By Emily Bontrager  Cliff Sheffler, 70, has been the manager at the Kahoka Senior Corporation since 1998. Cliff’s last day as the manager will be January 31, 2024.  Cliff grew up in Warsaw, Illinois and moved to Clark County, Missouri when he was six years old with his mother. He has lived in the area…

 By Mike Scott  NEMOnews Media Group  Several proposals to allow open enrollment in Missouri schools are being considered by the Missouri Legislature this session.  Two weeks ago, the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing on Sedalia Republican Brad Pollit’s bill. The bill passed in the house last year, but didn’t get…

 By Emily Bontrager  The Clark County Senior Center hired Tavia Ferguson as their new administrator. As the new administrator, Tavia’s job is to oversee daily tasks and to make sure that the Senior Center is running efficiently.  Tavia, 41, grew up in Mt. Sterling, Iowa. She moved to Clark County and graduated from the Revere…