AM Quarter Horses LLC: Raising Quality Roping and Cow Horses
By Emily Bontrager Raising horses is a lot different than raising other types of livestock. Horses require a lot of training to be able to ride them and additional training to compete in rodeo events or shows. Four years ago, Ethan Allen and his family decided to start raising roping and cow horses. Ethan, his…
Read MoreLaVonne Jill Shinn
LaVonne Jill Shinn, 93, of Kahoka, passed away at 2:50 am on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born on August 15, 1929, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harold Kenneth Leathers & Leantha Elizabeth (Rice) Dawkins & Gerald “Whitey”…
Read MoreDavid Leo “Boog” Martin
David Leo “Boog” Martin Mount Vernon, Ohio – David Leo “Boog” Martin passed away on June 16, 2023, at home in his chair with his loving wife by his side surrounded by family in the fresh air after a courageous battle with his heart. He was born Nov. 2, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Leo…
Read MoreSCOTT JAMES ASH
SCOTT JAMES ASH Scott James Ash, 58, of Wayland, passed away at 7:08 pm on Saturday June 24, 2023, at his home. He was born October 25, 1964, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Late Alva Jr. & Betty Jo (Toops) Ash. Scott was united in marriage to Donna Sue Allen on April 9, 1983,…
Read MoreDIXIE J. SMALL
DIXIE J. SMALL Dixie J. Small, 68, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly at 1:29 pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 4, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Miller Mack & Jennie Louise (Land) Hawkins. Dixie married Kent Leeper on May 2, 1970, and to…
Read MoreLocal Teen Competes at National Junior High Finals Rodeo
By Emily Bontrager Josey Schaller traveled to Perry, Georgia to compete in the 18th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR). The 2023 NJHFR was held on June 18-24 and Josey competed in the team roping event. The NJHFR is the world’s largest junior high rodeo. Competitors compete from the United States, Canada, Australia, and…
Read MoreDerecho Slams Kahoka
By Mike Scott A Derecho is a very long lived and damaging thunderstorm. A storm is classified as a derecho if wind damage swath extends more than 240 miles and has wind gusts of at least 58 mph or greater along most of the length of the storm’s path. On Thursday morning, June 29, Kahoka…
Read MoreSTEVEN MATHEW BUSCHLING
STEVEN MATHEW BUSCHLING Steven Mathew Buschling, 68, of Canton, MO passed away peacefully at 9:29 pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO, surrounded by his family. Steven was born on September 29, 1954, to Allen and Nettie (Fishback) Buschling. He graduated from Clark County High School in 1972 and…
Read MoreCHERYL RAYE BRAMMER
CHERYL RAYE BRAMMER Cheryl Raye Brammer (79), a life-long resident of Alexandria, MO, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness. Cheryl was born May 18, 1944, to Norman S. Brammer, Sr. and Loretta Elaine (White) Brammer at the former Graham Hospital in Keokuk, IA. Her father…
Read MoreMissouri Secretary of State Visits Kahoka
On Monday morning, June 26, Missouri Secretary of State visited Kahoka. During his visit, he discussed several topics, including crop conditions, local business climate, and broadband internet needs in Clark County. (Above) Presiding Commissioner Steve Krueger, Mandy Ross, Jay Ashcroft, Steve Howell and Tim Bertram
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