The Gym Bar & Grill Now Open on Kahoka Square
By Emily Bontrager A new bar and grill called The Gym Bar & Grill is now open on the Kahoka Square. The Gym Bar & Grill is owned by Jeff Kovar and Jerri Murphy. The new establishment had a soft opening on Valentine’s Day and hosted a race day watch party on Sunday, February 19th.…
Read MoreLocal Artist To Have Keokuk Exhibit
By Mike Scott The artwork of Dan Ferguson, and Clark County R-1 graduate, son of Andy and Lila Ferguson of Kahoka, will be featured in an art exhibit at the Keokuk Art Center. Ferguson, who now lives in Springfield, Mo, earned his bachelor’s degree ins studio art from Quincy University, and a master’s in visual…
Read MoreLARRY SHAFFER
Larry Shaffer, 76 of Kahoka died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. He was born November 4, 1946 in Antioch, MO the son of J. Eston and Anna Mae Kirchner Shaffer. Larry graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1964. On June 22, 1968 he was united…
Read MoreBilly Duane Brewer
Billy Duane Brewer, 66, of Kahoka, passed away unexpectedly at 6:16 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home. He was born September 8, 1956, in Keokuk, IA the oldest son of Duane and Berty Toops Brewer. Billy graduated from Revere High School in 1974. On September 3, 1977, he was united in marriage…
Read MoreJohn R. Bergman
John R. Bergman, 74, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:53 am on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1948, in Kahoka the son of the late George & Mildred (Brotherton) Bergman-Nichols. He married Sharon Meyers on June 2, 1969, in Peaksville, MO and she preceded him in death on June 30,…
Read MoreChristopher David Crane
Christopher David Crane, 49 of Canton, Missouri entered his eternal home the morning of Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home in Canton. Chris was born January 19, 1974 in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of James M. and Linda L. Byrnes Crane. He attended Canton R-V School graduating in 1992. He worked for Janney Construction…
Read MoreDeloris Branson
Deloris Branson, 75 of Kahoka died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 9, 1947 in Ft. Madison, IA the daughter of Wayne and Nelda Mae Lipper Overhulser. Deloris graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1967. On May 20, 1967 she was…
Read MoreKENNETH ARLOW (KENNY) HUSTEAD
Kenneth Arlow (Kenny) Hustead, age 87, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, in the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 15, 1935, in Rutledge, Missouri, the son of Fred Arlow and Ethel Mae Edwards Hustead. Kenneth was united in marriage on February 17, 1963, to Virginia Sue…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Roofing, Sidewalk Projects
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 School board approved several bids during their Wednesday, February 8 meeting. Topping this list were several roof sealing projects, including the High School, around the skylights at Black Hawk, a second area a Black Hawk and the Middle School gym wall. All will be coated with a Conklin…
Read MoreClark County Takes Boys Conference Win From Cougars
By David Sharp Highland scored the first six points of their February 7, 2023 Senior Night game with Clark County. The Indians answered with a 9-1 run. Clark County took a one point halftime lead in a back and forth first half for a 71-62 win. The Indians hit second half scoring chances. Highland stayed…
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