Rosalind (Kowniak) Bronk
Rosalind (Kowniak) Bronk was born September 11, 1936, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Traczinski) Kowniak. She passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 3 days. Rosalind attended school through the seventh grade.…
Read MoreJAMES EDWARD “EDD” HARDIN
JAMES EDWARD “EDD” HARDIN July 4, 1939 — June 5, 2023 James Edward “Edd” Hardin, age 83, of Canton, MO passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy surrounded by his wife and daughters. Edd was born July 4, 1939 at Canton Hospital in Canton Missouri, the son of Bigger James and…
Read MoreVuel Mae Smith
Vuel Mae Smith, 86, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 8:32 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at her home. Born on September 6, 1936, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Weston and Lois (Hand) Schorr. On December 23, 1954, in Kahoka, Missouri, she married James Lewis Smith. He preceded her in death on January 16,…
Read MoreVFW Post To Hold Flag Disposal Ceremony
Flag Day is Wednesday, June 14. The public is invited to a flag disposal ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4342, 23062 East Main Street, Kahoka at 6:00pm. The VFW, American Legion Post 192 and Boy Scout Troop 145 will conduct the ceremony. Bring your old, worn U.S. flags for disposal. Bring the…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Issues Drought Alert
JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a Drought Alert in the State of Missouri in accordance with the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. “With the summer months fast approaching, we want to be proactive to help mitigate the impacts of drought conditions we are experiencing,” Governor Parson said. “Missouri…
Read MoreClark County Nursing Home Hires New Activity Director
By Emily Bontrager In February, Tonya Irvin was hired to replace longtime Clark County Nursing Home Activity Director, Delma Smith. Smith began to train Irvin for the position until Smith’s recent retirement at the end of May. Tonya, 51, grew up in St. Francisville, Missouri and she attended elementary and junior high school in Clark…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Expands
The NEMOnews Media Group family is a little family is a little larger with last week’s purchase of the Shelbina Weekly. The Shelbina Weekly was merged into the Shelby County Herald effective June 1. Pictured are Shelbina Weekly owners Mark and Thad Requet, with NEMOnews Media Group owners Mike and Sue Scott. Mark Requet is…
Read MoreOne Soul At A Time: Pastor Celebrates 25 Years at Peaksville Christian Church
By Emily Bontrager Pastor Shawn McAfee has been a pastor at Peaksville Christian Church since 1998. He is celebrating his 25th year at the church this month. Over the years, Pastor Shawn has baptized over 300 people, officiated over 125 weddings, and officiated over 500 funerals. Shawn McAfee grew up in Antioch, Missouri. He graduated…
Read MoreBig Changes Taking Place at Shiloh
By Marlana Smith NEMOnews Media Group A transformation is currently beginning at Shiloh Christian Church’s Ranch. The Kahoka site has families anticipating their part in the transformation and will make the move this summer to the Clarence site. After celebrating its 45th anniversary of ministry, the Shiloh Trustee board evaluated the strength of its ministry…
Read MoreKahoka Native Competes For Miss Missouri Crown
MEXICO, MISSOURI – Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 11 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews, and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. Representing northeast Missouri is Miss Clark County Valerie Shinn. She is the daughter…
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