GERALD SAWYER
GERALD SAWYER Gerald Sawyer, 85, of Kahoka died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1937 in LaGrange, Missouri the son of Leslie Roy and Stella Faye Weller Sawyer. On May 10, 1958 he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Roller. For over sixty-five years…
Read MoreDEAN M. BARBER
DEAN M. BARBER Dean M. Barber, 85, of Wyaconda, passed away at 5:57 pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1937, at his family home in Wyaconda the son of the late John Samuel Barber and Pauline (McReynolds) Barber. Dean graduated from Wyaconda…
Read MoreARLEN W. IRVIN
ARLEN W. IRVIN Arlen W. Irvin, 48, of Luray, Missouri passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Kahoka. Funeral Services honoring Arlen’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka. Interment will follow at the Chambersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held…
Read MoreIndians Keep Winning
Clark County vs. Centralia Carter Briscoe went the distance for Clark County as the Indians hosted the Centralia Panthers in their home opener on Monday, March 27. Centralia put two runners on base in the first inning. With two out, right fielder Koy Nixon fielded a line drive and threw to catcher Collin Hunziker for…
Read MoreLocal Couple Compete in Beagle Field Trials and Show Competitions
A dog is known as man’s best friend and for a local couple, this has never been a truer statement. For many years, Zane and Denise Campbell of Clark County, Missouri have traveled to multiple states to compete in field trials and show competitions with their beagles. “I’ve always been a dog person. We always…
Read MoreKathryn Colleen “Connie” Woodsmall
Kathryn Colleen “Connie” Woodsmall, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:18 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 8, 1954 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ronald & Betty (Loter) Eder. Connie attended Kahoka High School and graduated in 1973. She married Elmer “Ted” Woodsmall Jr.…
Read MoreIndian Boys Win Border Battle
The Clark County Indians rolled up 148 points in 19 events at the Davis County Border Battle on Thursday, March 23. The Lady Indians placed third, with 115 points. Girls Results 100M 4th-Abby Plenge 13.35 10th-Ava McKay 14.95 11th Isabella Irvin 15.36 17th Sofia Veloso 15.97 100M Hurdles 4th-Ericka McDowell 21.51 6th-Brinley Hollender 24.51 200M …
Read MoreKATHRYN COLLEEN “CONNIE” WOODSMALL
Kathryn Colleen “Connie” Woodsmall, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:18 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 8, 1954 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ronald & Betty (Loter) Eder. Connie attended Kahoka High School and graduated in 1973. She married Elmer “Ted” Woodsmall Jr.…
Read MoreFarmer Named New Postmaster at Kahoka Post Office
By Emily Bontrager Christina Farmer has been named the new postmaster at the Kahoka Post Office. Christina, 38, grew up in Clark County and her family is from the Revere area. In her free time, Christina likes to spend time with her boys. Christina attended Southeastern and Carl Sandburg College where she studied radiology. She…
Read MoreDESE Releases Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2021- 22 school year. APRs demonstrate the progress local education agencies (LEAs) and their individual buildings are making toward meeting the Standards and Indicators in the sixth version of the…
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