GERALD “GERRY” EAVES JR.
GERALD “GERRY” EAVES JR. Gerald “Gerry” Eaves Jr., 86, of Fort Madison, Iowa and formerly of Revere, passed away at 12:10 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at The Madison Nursing Care Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of the late Roy G.…
Read MoreKAY MURPHY
KAY MURPHY Kay Murphy, 84, of Columbia and formerly of Clark County, passed away at 10:49 am on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at The Neighborhoods Nursing Care in Columbia. She was born on April 3, 1938 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Allen George & Frances (Popel) Murphy. Kay graduated from Kahoka High…
Read MoreSoup Supper Fundraiser Kicks Off Drive For New Playground Equipment
A soup supper to raise funds for new playground equipment at Black Hawk Elementary School brought in over $3000 on Friday evening. The fundraiser, held at the Senior Center, was sponsored by Kahoka Chapter #40, Order of the Eastern Star. The chapter hopes to raise $12,000, which, with matching funds from the Masonic Home, will…
Read MoreKahoka Council Increases Building Permit Fees; Sets Public Meeting On Water System Bond
The Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 6:00 pm on January 9, 2023 in the meeting room at City Hall, 250 N Morgan Kahoka Missouri. Mayor Anthony Anderson called the meeting to order and roll call was answered by: Mayor Anthony Anderson and Aldermen: John Gaus, Jerry Malone, Les Billings and Larry Young.…
Read MoreKnox Co. Boys Pull Out Last Second Win Over Indians
By David Sharp Knox County (4-7) mounted a furious fourth quarter rally, outscoring Clark County (4-7) by a 20-9 fourth quarter margin for a 40-37 win during January 5, 2023 boys consolation semifinal play of the 51st Annual Highland Tournament. Keaton Strange tossed in a buzzer beating three point shot for the winning margin. Knox…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2023
Minimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2023 Jefferson City – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announces the state minimum wage rate for 2023 has been established, according to state law, at $12.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2023. Pursuant to Proposition B, which was approved by Missouri voters on November…
Read More2022 Year In Review: Part 2
At the start of each year, we like to review the highlights of the previous year. This week, we’ll look back at July through December of 2022. July 2022 The Shrine of St. Patrick held several events on Sunday, July 3. These events included a Quilt Show, watermelon eating contest, and a greased pig contest.…
Read MoreSANDRA SUE SCHMITZ
SANDRA SUE SCHMITZ Sandra Sue Schmitz, age 84, of Shelbina, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Salt River Community Care in Shelbina, MO. Sandy was born on November 17, 1938 in Astoria, IL, the daughter of Clair Woodrow and Ethel (Painter) Etter. Sandy is survived by four children, Bruce Schuman (Darla) Of…
Read MoreMary June Barnes
Mary June Barnes, 80 of Luray, MO died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Mary June Barnes was born November 15, 1942 in Scotland County, MO the daughter of Arthur and Sadie Aldridge Rood. She graduated from Memphis High School with the class of 1960. On May 7, 1961 she…
Read MoreBrent Anthony Filz
Brent Anthony Filz, 66, of Kahoka, passed away unexpectedly at 11:09 am on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 21, 1956, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Alan William & MaryEllen (Linder) Filz. Brent graduated from Clark County R1 High School in 1974. Brent worked as a…
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