Laffoon to Retire After 34 Years At Kahoka State Bank
By Mike Scott When Bev Laffoon started at Kahoka State Bank in October of 1988, everything was done on paper. “They were not on computers at all when I came, and that was my job and they didn’t like me very much,” she said, smiling. Laffoon came to Kahoka State Bank with 11 years of…
Read MoreNational Champions! FFA Knowledge Team Brings Home National Title
By Emily Bontrager For the first time in history, a Clark County FFA team has won first place in a team event on the state and national levels. The Clark County FFA Knowledge Team placed first at the Missouri State FFA Convention in April and moved on to compete at the National FFA Convention in…
Read MoreStrong Turnout In Tuesday Election
Nearly half of Clark County’s 5023 registered voters, a total of 2388, or 47.54 percent, cast their votes in Tuesday’s General Election. In the only local contested race, Steve Krueger defeated Paul Brotherton for the Presiding Commission position 1693-635. Returning to their offices will be County Clerk Kelly Waples, Circuit Clerk Kimberly Schantz- Smith, Recorder…
Read MoreQuilts of Valor Presentation
2022 Veteran’s Day QOV Program Andrew Robert Laffoon Robert Laffoon served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era from 1968 to 1969, including activated Army National Guard/reservist. He served overseas in Vietnam, in the 4th infantry division, 2nd battalion, 9th artillery battery, moving every 2 weeks. He experienced several close calls, including a…
Read MoreStewart William Ward
Stewart William Ward, 45, of Kahoka, passed away at 9:09 pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on September 24, 1977, the son of Steven & Susan Ward. Stewart spent a majority of his working life as a truck driver and…
Read MoreGerald Ray “Red” Elder
Gerald Ray “Red” Elder 85, of Kahoka, MO died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home. He was born April 30, 1937 the son of Ben and Iva Bretz Elder in Farmington, IA. Gerald graduated from Revere High School in Revere, MO. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly…
Read MoreCheryl Glee Duckworth
Cheryl Glee Duckworth, 78, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 9:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 5, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Floyd & Carrel Viola (Stewart) Howell. Glee married R.C. “Sonny” Duckworth on December 1, 1963, at the First Baptist Church…
Read MoreCross Country Runners Compete At State
Four members of Clark County’s Cross Country team competed in the Class 2 State Championship meet, held Saturday, November 5, at the Gans Creek Course in Columbia. For the Lady Indians, senior Cady St. Clair finished her high school career with a 79th place finish, in a time of 23:00.40. Trinity Little’s time of 23:05.10…
Read MoreIndians End Season In District Semi-Final
The Clark County Indians played their final game of the 2022 season on the road at Bowling Green, in the Class 2 District 7 playoff. The Bobcats are undefeated this season, and it didn’t take long to see why. Bowling Green scored twice in first three minutes of the contest, and raced to a 40-0…
Read MoreAyerco Remodeling Project Started
“We are adding on to the north side of the building to allow for much needed additional space in the kitchen. This will allow us to keep more of our food products in that space as opposed to running back and forth to the back. It will also allow us to remodel the restrooms which…
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