SGT. Logan Ash Hettinger
SGT. Logan Ash Hettinger, 21, of Prairie Home died Thursday, evening August 21 in Tacoma, Washington from a tragic car accident. SGT. Logan Ash Hettinger was born the son of Randell Hettinger and Cheryl Jensen. Logan graduated Prairie Home High School in 2011 and entered the Army in June of 2011. He attended basic training…
Read MoreClara Jean Shultz
Clara Jean Shultz, age 72, of Edina, MO, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at her home south of Edina, MO. She was born in Quincy, IL, on October 9, 1941, the daughter of Albert Sylvester and Mabel Clara Keith Morris. She was united in marriage to Lionell Hubert Shultz at Lancaster, MO,…
Read MoreFay E. Brown Sweet
Fay E. Brown Sweet, 80, of LaBelle, MO, died in the early morning of August 25, 2014, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Fay was born on July 9, 1934, in Ewing, MO, the daughter of Raymond & Phyllis Bowls Brown. She graduated from Ewing High School in 1952 and married Noel Sweet…
Read MoreKahoka Native Donates $2.4M To MU School Of Medicine
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mark McAndrew, a resident of McKinney, Texas, has given $2.4 million to the University of Missouri School of Medicine to create the Frances T. McAndrew Endowed Chair in Oncology. $400,000 of the gift will fund MU cancer researcher Fred Hawthorne’s innovative research on boron-neutron therapy as a treatment for cancer. McAndrew says…
Read MoreKander Announces Recount on Statewide Ballot Measure
Kander Announces Recount on Statewide Ballot Measure Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jason Kander today announced a statewide recount of Constitutional Amendment 1, which appeared on Missouri’s August 5th primary election ballot, has been requested. Kander’s office has created a webpage (www.sos.mo.gov/elections/Amendment1) to make the recount process more transparent and accessible to Missourians.…
Read MoreCongressman Sam Graves Holds Town Hall Meeting At Culver Stockton College
On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, U.S. 6th District Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) held a town-hall style meeting at Culver Stockton College in Canton. Rep. Graves is the Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. During his visit, Graves gave a brief address to attendees, which focused on the price small businesses are paying due…
Read MoreThe Jerry Gudehus Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held during the Knox County Corn Festival on Saturday morning, September 6, 2014, at 8 a.m. in Edina. Medals will be given to finishers in six age groups. Pre-registration is going on now until August 30, 2014. Participants can register up to the morning of the race.…
Read MoreFor Your Health – Protection From The Heat
When the temperatures rise, we all need to be watchful of heat exhaustion and dehydration. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to problems. Be familiar with the warning signs of heat exhaustion so treatment can begin early. The signs of heat exhaustion are: Dizziness -fainting Nausea or vomiting Weakness Cool,…
Read MoreCCNH Builds 50-Foot Banana Split-VIDEO
Photo and video by Kevin Fox This past week the Clark County Nursing Home celebrated “Yellow Week” with various activities. On Wednesday, August 13, nursing home staff took it to the max by creating a 50-foot banana split. The staff and residents enjoyed the creation both in the making and the eating. What’s your favorite…
Read MoreLarry Young Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
(Columbia, MO)—“Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, Larry Young of Kahoka, Missouri was inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, August 9 at State Fair Community College. Larry Young, owner and operator of Kahoka Meat Processors is very well known throughout Clark County and beyond. Larry is currently serving as Vice…
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