JOY HELEN KEMPER
JOY HELEN KEMPER 1942-2023 Joy Helen Kemper, 81 of Montrose, IA passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born July 7, 1942 in Gladstone, IL the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Whitaker Bowen. Joy had been employed by Armour Dial until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles,…
Read MoreMary Jean Wheeler
Mary Jean Wheeler, age 86, of Williamstown, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Mary Jean was born July 7, 1937, on the family farm near Derrahs, Missouri, the daughter of the late George Albert and Amelia Theresa (Moeller) Uhlmeyer. She married Joseph Samuel Wheeler on…
Read MoreIndians Shut Out Scotland County
By Mike Scott The Clark County Indians opened their 2023 season with a 38-0 shutout of the Scotland County Tigers in Memphis on Friday night. The Indians were hesitant on offense through much of the first quarter, as the two teams traded three-and-out punts. Clark County’s first points of the season came on a 31-yard…
Read MoreTop Four in the Nation: Plenge heads to National FFA Stage in November
By Emily Bontrager FFA provides students with the opportunity to learn about science, technology, and business and how they can be utilized in agriculture. The organization helps students with leadership skills, record keeping, and so many other aspects that are beneficial in life. Aiden Plenge, 17, is a junior at Clark County R-1 High School.…
Read MoreSchantz Retires from Clark County Health Department
By Emily Bontrager Paula Schantz has always loved to help people. She started working at the Clark County Health Department in 2005 and on August 15, she retired at the age of 80. Paula grew up in Austin, Texas and she graduated from Mccallum High School in 1961. She met her husband, Wayne in Texas. …
Read MoreStrong Core Returns For Indians
Clark County returns 14 seniors for the 2023 football season. Going down the roster are seniors Collin Hunziker, Konner Westerkamp, Jonny Shinn, Lucus Eddleman, Callan Wheeler, Koy Nixon, Brayen James, Drew Holsted, Camden Morss, Luke Plenge, Odie Cook, Josh Davidson, Landen Farmer, and Clint Chamley “It’s great when you return that many guys. Some of…
Read MoreTHELMA IRENE WHITAKER
THELMA IRENE WHITAKER 5/3/1936-8/18/2023 Thelma Irene Whitaker, 87, of Mesa AZ. Formerly of St. Patrick MO. Passed away 8/8/2023 with family at her side. Born 5/3/1936 daughter of Emery & Virgie Bender of St. Patrick MO. On 7/7/1956 she was united in marriage to Larry Whitaker. He preceded her in death. She is survived by…
Read MoreNew Pastor at Kahoka Methodist Church
By Emily Bontrager The Kahoka Methodist Church has appointed a new pastor to serve the congregation. On September 1, 2023, Pastor Denise Moore, will officially be the new pastor of the church. The Kahoka Methodist Church was formally known as Kahoka United Methodist Church for many years. A few weeks ago, the congregation voted to…
Read MoreKahoka’s Water System Upgrades Receive Funding
By Mike Scott Kahoka’s plans to replace it’s aging water plant in Wayland and the transmission line to Kahoka have received preliminary funding. “I received a letter from Mark Bross,” Kahoka Mayor Tony Anderson said at the city’s Monday, August 14 meeting. Bross is the engineer with Klingner and Associates who is overseeing the project. …
Read MoreDonald “Doc” Dieterich
Donald “Doc” Dieterich, 100, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:20 am, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Scotland County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born April 28, 1923 to Louis Hurley and Lelian Esther (Gibson) Dieterich. He attended school in Medill and Chambersburg, MO. On September 16, 1946 he married Wilma…
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