School Board Budgets For Resource Officer
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 School District is partnering with the Clark County Sheriff’s Department to place a school resource officer in the schools. “If the kids see you and respect you, they’re less likely to go out and do something silly,” Sheriff Shawn Webster told board members during their June 13 meeting. …
Read MoreLand of the Free: Becoming an American Citizen
By Emily Bontrager Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Requirements to become a citizen in the United States include being at least 18 years old when you apply, being able to read,…
Read MorePatty Jo (Harris) Christy
Patty Jo (Harris) Christy, 68, of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 12:08pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 29, 1955, in Petaluma, California to Milton Addison Harris and Ruby Alice (Donaldson) Harris. Patty married Roger Christy on October 31, 1975, in Kahoka, Missouri. Patty and Roger were partners in everything and…
Read MoreDean Edward Hess
Dean Edward Hess, 82, of Kahoka, MO died Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home. He was born November 1, 1940 in Kahoka, MO the son of Edward F. and Mildred L. Crandal Hess. Dean graduated from Kahoka High School. On October 28, 1961 Dean was united in marriage to Kay Ellison at…
Read MoreVernon G. Hopp
Vernon G. Hopp, 81, of Luray, passed away peacefully at 12:56 pm on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health & Hospice Centre in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on May 20, 1942, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of the late W. Lester & Elnora (Oilar) Hopp. Vernon attended…
Read MoreCheryl 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 was unable to…
Read MoreAlcohol At Pool A Problem
Drinking alcohol at the Kahoka Pool has become a problem. At the Monday, June 12, meeting of the Kahoka City Council, Alderman Les Billings brought the issue to the board’s attention. “We need to get the pool signs updates to include ‘No Alcohol’,” Billing said. More than once this season, underage lifeguards have had to…
Read MoreLocal Students Visit Washington D.C. on REC Youth Tour
Jefferson City, MO – One hundred and three high school students participated in Missouri’s 60th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 12-18. Local delegate was Mia Johnson from Clark County, Robert Ellison from Canton, Macy Hamlin from Knox County, and Laney James from Highland. They were sponsored by Lewis County REC. The…
Read MoreFlowers For Haiti: Planting a Seed to Help Those in Need
By Emily Bontrager In 2013, Beth Bash traveled to Haiti on a medical mission trip. After returning home, she felt that God was telling her that she needed to help the orphanages she visited in Haiti. “It kind of turned into a reverse mission’s trip, where the country and the people ministered to me. I…
Read MoreLuke A. Brown
Luke A. Brown, 19, of Wyaconda, passed away unexpectedly at 1:09 pm on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Wyaconda. He was born on August 18, 2003, in Memphis, the son of Jennifer & Doug Folker. Luke attended Clark County R1 High School, graduating in 2022. After graduation, he attended trade school in Wisconsin with a…
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