Christmas On The Square Set for Dec. 9
It is our pleasure to announce the 4th annual Christmas on the Square – Kahoka, MO. This annual event takes place on the Second Saturday of December every year on the town square from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. (December 9th, 2023) Businesses, families and friends alike put up lighted displays December through the first weekend…
Read MoreLois Ilene Wixom
Lois Ilene Wixom 1932-2023 Lois Ilene Wixom, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1932 in Mt. Sterling, IA the daughter of Archie and Bertha (Pruitt) Cochran. Lois graduated from Revere High School with the class of…
Read MoreJACQUELYN “JACKIE” BRONSTINE
JACQUELYN “JACKIE” BRONSTINE Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bronstine, 82, of Wayland, passed away at 6:27 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on June 27, 1941, in Clark County, the daughter of the late Francis & Eleanor Jacqueline (Malone) Smith. Jackie married Bobbi Bronstine on January 9, 1984, in…
Read MoreMAX M. HAUSER
MAX M. HAUSER Max Marion Hauser was born in Medill, MO August 16th, 1941. He was the second son in a large family. Max was always known as a traveler, never staying in one place too long. He would hop freight trains to St. Louis and other parts of the Midwest. From an early age…
Read MoreERIC RAY YOUNKER
ERIC RAY YOUNKER Eric Ray Younker, 44, passed away at his home in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born March 28, 1979, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Gary Ray and Rozella Anise (Stott) Younker. Eric attended school in Springfield, Missouri. As a young boy, he had a huge Star Wars…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Hosts Veteran’s Day Program
Clark County’s veterans were honored with a Veterans Day assembly at the Clark County R-1 High School on Friday morning. Following a breakfast at the school, the program began with a performance by the Clark County Marching Indians. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Kathrynn Schmitz sang the National Anthem. Jasmine James and Isabelle…
Read MoreTwin Ridges: Raising Quality Dorper Sheep
By Emily Bontrager Brandon and LeAnn Winters have raised sheep for many years and have made it a priority to operate a business that focuses heavily on the right genetics. Their farm is called Twin Ridges and they strive to raise quality Dorper sheep. The Dorpers originate from South Africa and one characteristic that makes…
Read MoreScholarship Pageant Held
On Saturday, November 11, the Miss Clark County, Miss Northeast and Miss Lewis and Clark Scholarship competitions were held at the Middle School in Kahoka. 2023 title winners: Miss Clark County Outstanding Teen – Kampbel James, Miss Northeast MO Outstanding Teen – Emma Pitford, Miss Clark County – Shelby Leeker, and Miss Lewis & Clark…
Read MoreJanet L. Nixon
Janet L. Nixon, 87, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully at 10:15 am on Friday, November 3rd, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka where she had resided since July 2023. Janet was born on July 23, 1936, as one of a set of twins to Ralph E. and Edna F. (Saar) Shankster. …
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