Clark County Local Cancer Fund Provides Comfort, Support for Neighbors Facing Cancer
By Emily Bontrager A cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant. Along with the fear, appointments and uncertainty, families often face the added stress of travel expenses, prescriptions and the many unexpected costs that come with treatment. For Clark County residents, the Clark County Local Cancer Fund Inc. has been one steady source of help, comfort and encouragement for more than four decades. The fund was established in 1985 with startup money from the Wiley Pollock Estate, which was designated to help Clark County residents diagnosed with cancer. In 1987, it became a not-for-profit corporation, guided by a charter…
Read MoreCCR-1 Scholar Bowl Team Advances to State
CLARK COUNTY, Mo. — The Clark County High School varsity Scholar Bowl team is headed to the state semifinals after a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Columbia Independent. The Indians won the best-of-three series 2-1, rallying after a narrow loss in the opening match. Clark County fell by just one question in the first contest before responding with back-to-back wins to secure the series and a spot in the Final Four. The team will compete May 8 at the University of Missouri, where the state’s top four teams will battle for the championship. With momentum on their side following the comeback…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Organizers said approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher. At one point, attendees lined up to get into the training as additional tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate the crowd. The training was…
Read MoreMcDaniel Wins 3200, Indians Show Depth at Dennis Hancock Invitational
The Dennis Hancock Invitational on April 21 at Monroe City High School featured a strong showing from Clark County, highlighted by a distance title from Mason McDaniel and multiple top-three finishes across the board. Clark County’s boys were especially strong in distance events and relays, while the girls were led by Cabell Palmer’s sprint performances and consistent finishes in the middle-distance and field events. GIRLS Cabell Palmer paced the Indians with a runner-up finish in the 100 meters and a third in the 200, adding another second-place effort in the 400. Madison Boyd led the distance group with a sixth-place…
Read MoreClark County Battles Back Early, Falls to Quincy B Despite Hitting Edge
The Clark County Indians showed fight at the plate but couldn’t overcome an early deficit in an 8-5 loss to Quincy B on April 23. Clark County matched Quincy B with timely hitting and actually outhit their opponent eight to five, but defensive miscues and a big first inning by Quincy proved too much to overcome. Quincy B struck quickly in the top of the first, using a two-run home run and a two-run double to build a 4-0 lead before the Indians had an answer. Clark County responded immediately. Mason Davidson singled to drive in the first run, and…
Read MoreClark County Golfers Finish Second Against Palmyra
Clark County finished second in a dual match against Palmyra on Tuesday, April 21, at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Kahoka. Palmyra won the match with a team score of 160, while Clark County finished with a 188. Kole Ross led the Indians with a 40, good for third overall. Owen Eddleman shot a 44 and finished seventh, while Kyson Gordy added a 49 to place eighth. Karson Kirchner finished with a 55 for Clark County, and Wyatt Lovell carded a 61. The match came as part of regular season play between the two Clarence Cannon Conference programs.
Read MoreMcDaniel Dominates Distance Races; Weaver Sweeps Jumps As Clark County Competes At South Shelby Invite
SHELBINA — Clark County turned in a strong all-around performance at the South Shelby Invitational on April 13, highlighted by dominant distance running from Mason McDaniel and a clean sweep in the horizontal jumps by Lukas Weaver. McDaniel once again proved to be one of the area’s top distance runners, capturing titles in both the 800-meter run (2:08.54) and 3200-meter run (10:35.10), while also finishing runner-up in the 1600 (4:48.27). His efforts led a boys squad that also saw strong relay finishes, including a second-place run in the 4×800 and a third-place finish in the 4×400. In the field events,…
Read MoreClark County Marching Indians Headed to Indianapolis for 500 Festival Parade
The Clark County Marching Indians will take their place on one of the nation’s biggest parade stages next month. The band, under the direction of Robert Dooley, has been selected to perform in the 70th annual Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade on Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis. Clark County is one of just 13 marching bands from across the country chosen for this year’s parade. Dooley said the trip will involve 103 students and will give them a chance to be part of something much larger than a typical school performance. “It’s an incredible experience for the kids,” Dooley…
Read MoreDavis Earns Top State FFA Honor in Wildlife Production & Management
By Emily Bontrager Each year, FFA members are recognized through proficiency awards at the local, state, and national levels. These awards highlight a student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and how they have demonstrated excellence in their chosen agricultural field. Wyatt Davis won the Missouri FFA Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency Award at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention on Wednesday, April 15. According to missouriffa.org, “Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience. Wildlife production and management is one of 46 proficiency award areas recognized at the state level.” Wyatt, 18,…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Reorganizes, Eyes Busy Spring
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 Board of Education reorganized following the April 7 election and heard updates ranging from student achievement to budget pressures during its meeting Tuesday, April 21. The board accepted the results of the April 7 election, dissolved the current board and administered the oath of office to new member Becca Green and returning members Doug James and Heather Weber-Webster. Board members then elected officers for the new term. Broderick Bush was chosen as president, Mark Plenge as vice president and Doug James as treasurer. Linzi Forquer was named board secretary, and Bush was selected…
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