Chris Young
Chris Young Chris Young, 52, of Wayland, (formerly of Kahoka), passed away at 4:59pm on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by his family. Chris was born on December 10, 1971 to Joseph L. and Betty (Schreiber) Young. He was married to Teresa (Evans) Young and to this…
Read MoreIndians Take Highland Consolation
The Clark Indians faced one of the top teams in northeast Missouri in the opening round of the Highland Tournament on Monday afternoon, January 1, as they opened against Canton. The Tiger defense nearly shut down the Indians in the first quarter, allowing only six points, all by Harrison Parker. Canton’s potent offense put in…
Read More2023: The Year In Review
2023 Year in Review July through December July 2023 The 142nd Clark County Fair kicked off on July 19 at the Clark County Fairgrounds. Ethan Allen, his family, and in-laws created AM Quarter Horses LLC and they raise quality roping and cow horses. Cleanup continued in the city of Kahoka to pick up the downed…
Read MoreNew Owners at Kahoka Quik Lube
By Emily Bontrager On January 1, the new owners of the Kahoka Quik Lube took over operating the local business. The new owners are Clayton and Kara Dienst of Clark County. Clayton, 45, grew up in the area and graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in 1997. His wife, Kara, age 39, grew up…
Read MoreANDREW (ANDY) J O’DAY
ANDREW (ANDY) J O’DAY Andrew (Andy) J O’Day, 90, of Wayland, MO, passed away peacefully at 10:35 am on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Aspire in Donnellson, Iowa surrounded by his family. Andrew was born on July 3, 1933, in Kahoka, MO, to Andrew H. and Diamond T. (Gutting) O’Day. He was first married to…
Read MoreMilton Arnold
Milton Arnold, 81, of Alexandria, MO passed away at 8:45 pm on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family. Milton was born on February 20, 1942 at Keokuk, IA, to Roscoe and Avice (Bryant) Arnold. He married Suzanne (Peevler) on April 24, 1966 in Keokuk, IA.…
Read MoreSnow causes outages across Northern Missouri
Snow causes outages across Northern Missouri Heavy, wet snow and high winds across northern Missouri caused outages for approximately 16,000 electric cooperative members Tuesday. Hardest hit service areas included Macon Electric Cooperative, Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative, Tri-County Electric Cooperatives and Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative which all experienced significant outages on Tuesday. All four cooperatives…
Read MoreJudith “Judy” Sawyer
Judith “Judy” Sawyer, 82, of Kahoka was reunited with her family on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born May 13, 1941 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Noble Lester and Vivian Jane Berrie Roller. Judy graduated from Revere High School. On May 10, 1958 she was united in marriage to Gerald Sawyer. For over sixty-five…
Read MoreGary Wendling
Gary Wendling, 79, of Kahoka Missouri passed away at 10:06 am, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 19, 1944, in Kirksville, Missouri the only child of Henry and Lois (Denham) Wendling. He was baptized and a member of the St. Paul UCC church. Gary graduated…
Read MoreFox Valley Lake Water Low
Low Water Water levels have been drawn down at the Fox Valley Lake Conservation Area in an attempt to kill the invasive curlyleaf pondweed. When the plants are allowed to dry out and freeze, they are more likely to die without the need for other invasive species management tools such as herbicides. Photo by Mike…
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