Clinton Strides - 2023

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  • June 15, 2023

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

  • Juanita Conrad

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Juanita Conrad passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

  • Kenneth Knackstedt, Jr.

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Kenneth Knackstedt Jr., age 71, of Montrose, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at …

  • Derryl Sisney

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Derryl Sisney, age 72, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in …

  • Melba Hinkleman

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Melba Hinkleman, 79, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday morning, June 5, 2023. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel …

  • Debra "Debbie" McCormack

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Debra “Debbie” McCormack, 55, of Windsor, Mo., died Saturday, June 10, 2023. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Condolences …

  • John Frederick "Fred" Eaglesfield

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    John Frederick “Fred” Eaglesfield, age 63, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Fred’s wishes were to be cremated with burial in Tebo Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have …

  • Billy Downs

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Billy Downs, 104, of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of East Prairie, Mo., died Friday morning, June 9, 2023. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Hadley Funeral Home, …

  • Lorena Marie "Helen" Reynolds

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Lorena Marie “Helen” Reynolds, 93, of Whiteland, Indiana, formerly of Calhoun, Missouri, died Thursday evening, May 4, 2023. Graveside memorial services and will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, …

  • Jorge Gonzalaz

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Jorge Gonzalaz, age 58, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in …

  • Dr. Frederick R. Staab

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Dr. Frederick R. Staab departed this life for his Heavenly home on June 10, 2023. Fred’s desire was to be cremated and later buried with his wife. There will be a celebration of life at a later …

  • Diane McQueen

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Diane McQueen, age 81 passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Diane Gay McQueen was born on March 2, 1942 to Howard and Mildred Anders. She loved cooking for people, …

  • Joyce Cordray

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Joyce Cordray, age 78 of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Joyce Elaine Cordray was born on December 22, 1944 to Horbert and …

  • Darrel Scott Claspill

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Darrel Scott Claspill of Clinton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief battle with cancer and Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, on May 31, 2023. …

  • Peggy Bollin

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Peggy Bollin, age 100, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Peggy Bollin was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 1, 1923. Her parents were Haysler Allen Poague and …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We are a diverse group of folk pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Let the Lord Bless You For Father’s Day my wife took me shopping for a gift. Obviously, it was not going to be a surprise. Earlier she had asked what I wanted, and I said, “I need a pair …

  • Looking Back With Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Looking Back: The Joy of Sports The Chiefs’ Super Bowl win in 2022 was pure joy for the Kingdom. The big parade was something else also. I bet many of you made the trip to the city to …

  • Family First Mentality For Wishard Sisters Leads To Success On Fields

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Clinton's Gentry and Briley Wishard, daughters of Brian and Angie Wishard are both dynamic athletes. Gentry, a 2018 graduate of Clinton High School, was a standout for Lady Cardinals athletics. Upon …

  • MDC Offers Free Wild Jellies Class June 17 At Warsaw, June 30 At Clinton

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Learn how to make jellies from the spring flowers of native plants and trees. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free classes on how to make wild jellies from native spring …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    What interesting times we live in. President Trump is indicted for having classified documents the same day evidence comes out about the Biden Family being bribed. It’s going to be a race to …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Who, in real life, is your hero? My FACS teacher. -Gracie Gannaway My grandmother. -Natalie Gannaway My grandma, Patricia Bristol. -Nikita Branscombe

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Cara Gruenewald

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    NAME: Cara Gruenewald. BIRTHPLACE: Springfield, MO. YEARS IN Clinton: Almost 2 years living in Clinton, but almost 3 years working here. FAMILY: I have a husband, Bobby, and 2 teenage …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR I’d like to start off by thanking Caroline, Lauren and Kyle from KSHB-TV/Channel 41 out of Kansas City for …

  • GVMH Radiation Oncology Center Coming Soon

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    The Bourland Radiation Oncology Center is being built with an emphasis on comfort, quality, convenience and the latest technology. It will feature a linear accelerator, one of the most sophisticated …

  • GVMH Welcomes Psychologist

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Victoria Zepp, PsyD, as a Psychologist at its Clinton Clinic. In her role, Dr. Zepp will provide an array of psychological services …

  • Last Chance Reminder For Area Artists

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    The Ike Parker Memorial Fine Arts Show is fast approaching. There’s barely time for one more reminder, calling all area artists to choose which pieces you would like to enter. The categories …

  • 24 Members Attended June Meeting Of P.E.O. Chapter IU

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    The June 2023 Meeting of P.E.O. Chapter IU was held at the Rotary Building with 24 members present. Melissa Swaters and Virgie Cook were the co-hostesses. Excellent project reports were given by …

  • Clinton Healthcare Spotlight Resident Of The Month: Stanley Brown

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Stanley Brown was born on February 26, 1950, to Denver and Anna Pearl Brown in Clinton, Mo. Stanley was the second oldest of nine siblings. The Brown family was the largest African American family in …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    June 7, 2023 Fischer Track has started laying the rubber surface at the ACHS track. The community is asked to stay off the track for 30 days. AC Field of Pride & Track are thankful for the AC …

  • Bike Fest Rolled Into Well Attended Success

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Cruisin’ to Clinton, the cruise night on the Square, drew more than cars to town last Saturday. While hotrods, kit cars and vintage cars and trucks were parked on the east side of the Square, …

  • SFCC To Close On June 19 For Juneteenth Holiday

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    All State Fair Community College campus locations (Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Warsaw, and Whiteman Air Force Base) will close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National …

  • Windsor To Host All Class Reunion

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Windsor Alumni Association wants to welcome any and all alumni to the All Classes Class Reunion. Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Luncheon: Farrington Park, Shelter House B, Paw Paw D’s Food Truck …

  • Michaels Named To Spring Dean's List

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    TJ Micheals of Windsor, MO, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2023 semester. Students named to the list earned at …

  • MidAmerica Nazarene Announces Spring Honor Roll

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    MidAmerica Nazarene University recently announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2023 semester. A total of 401 students qualified for one of the honors. …

  • Huskey Graduates From Quincy University

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Quincy University hosted its 160th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. in Quincy University’s Football Stadium. The 2023 spring graduating class is comprised of 146 …

  • Clinton's Berry Named To President's List

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Ashley Berry was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for fall semester 2022. A total of 12,791 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to …

  • CCA Seniors Take Trip

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    By Audrey Higgins On Tuesday, May 2nd, four Clinton Christian Academy seniors, along with two chaperones (Becky Hyke and Casey Higgins), took off to Statesboro, Georgia. The main focus of this …

  • Clinton Christian Academy Begins New Program

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Clinton Christian Academy (CCA), currently in its 23rd year of operation, has experienced a huge amount of growth in enrollment in recent years. Traditionally a K-8 school, the expansion to include …

  • Clinton Intermediate School Releases Honor Roll

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    3rd Grade Blair, Gage Briggs, Wyatt Brior, Ashleen Cook, Kynlee DeVasher, Dayton Dunn, Rosalie French, Joseph Gifford, Charlotte Green, Liam Hankins, Kellen Hatch, John Hawkins, Oakleigh …

  • CCA Announces 2nd Semester Honor Rolls For Upper School

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Listed below are the students at Clinton Christian Academy who have attained honor roll for the 2nd semester in Upper School. Patriot Honor Roll is for those students who made all A’s. The A …

  • Clinton Airport Regional Director Fields Questions

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    The Clinton City Council met in open session June 6 at City Hall. Councilman Austin Jones was absent. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the previous meeting’s …

  • New Aquatic Director Dives Right Into The Job

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    As director of the Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation department, Pam Burnham oversaw the opening of a new splash pool in the Independence suburb. Instead of a ribbon cutting, she strung …

  • Sippin' Into Summer Set For Thursday

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    The summer season is underway and Clinton Main Street will host “Sippin’ Into Summer” Thursday June 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will include 14 participating businesses …

  • Gallery Brings The Power Of Art To The Community

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Four years ago, the owner of the building on the southwest corner of the Square walked into Tim Meyers’ CPA office, three doors down, and asked if he needed more storage room. He didn’t, …