March 2, 2023

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In this issue

  • Looking Back with Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Looking Back: 95 Cardinal State Medals McNack is a State Champion! Amitria McNack added her name to this list of CHS State Wrestling Champions. This makes the 95th State Medal earned by a …

  • Lady Cardinals Victorious In Close Game Over Warrensburg

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    In the first quarter of the game, fans and coaches could tell that it was going to be a close matchup and almost mimic last week's game at Harrisonville. At the start of the first quarter, Clinton's …

  • Clinton Moving On In Districts After Win Over Knob Noster

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    The Clinton Cardinals boys' basketball team put up a fight in the fourth quarter to be able to progress through districts and will play again on Wednesday, March 1, after beating Knob Noster, 60-50 …

  • Pickleball Tourney Takes Over

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    A SECOND PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT was held at the Clinton Community Center on Friday, Feb. 24. There were 12 teams (24 players). Kathy and Kevin Sullivan won the tournament with Bob Owen and Barry …

  • Leo Eldon Rapp

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Leo Eldon Rapp of Rockville, MO died Feb. 22, 2023 at 96 years of age. Services were at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City, MO at 3 PM on Feb. 26, 2023. Visitation preceded the service from 1:30-3 …

  • Nancy Smart

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Nancy Smart, age 83, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Nancy’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Fond memories and condolences can be left …

  • Alberta C. Simon

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Alberta C. Simon, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home in Deepwater, Missouri. Alberta’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on …

  • Jewell Cecilia James

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Jewell Cecilia James, 76, of Leeton, Missouri, devoted and beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother passed away February 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral …

  • Henry R. "Hank" Taylor, Jr.

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Henry R. “Hank” Taylor Jr., 71, of Calhoun, Missouri, died Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home. Graveside Memorial Services were held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the …

  • Lyle Dean Gladfelter

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Lyle Dean Gladfelter, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation from 12-1 PM prior …

  • Janice Wyrick

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Janice Wyrick passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and …

  • Marlan Darnell Wilson

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Marlan Darnell Wilson passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Marlan Darnell Wilson transitioned to heaven at age 66 on Tuesday February 7, 2023. He was born April …

  • Donna Marie Millam

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Donna Marie Millam, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Donna was born on June 16, 1932 in Clinton, Missouri to William and Fanny (Ataberry) Campbell. …

  • Carol L. Tuter

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Carol L. Tuter, age 83 years, of Clinton, MO passed away February 4, 2023 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab. Carol was born March 24, 1939 in Warrensburg, MO the daughter of Tyn and Alice (Sprout) …

  • George Alan Anthony

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    George Alan Anthony, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. George was born to Lowell Herbert Anthony and Bonnie Bell Price Anthony on July 30, 1940 in Linton, IN. On …

  • John William Graham

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    John William Graham was born Mother’s Day, May 14, 1940 to Burnice and Bill Graham at home in Clinton, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    The trial of Alex Murdaugh has been fascinating to watch. He’s been accused of murdering his wife and son. There’s a new Netflix documentary about the family too. After watching it, I …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Lena Pfleiderer

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    NAME: Lena Pfleiderer BIRTHPLACE: Independence YEARS IN Clinton: 7years FAMILY: THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Old Glory Days OCCUPATION: Silhouettes WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP: I …

  • Clinton Chamber of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    One of my guests gave me a bunch of kisses before and after the recording. My other guest talked about Dalmatia BnB. Watch and you’ll find out that Rebecca is the real deal when it comes to …

  • Introducing Your Chamber Ambassadors

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Name: Nina Sisk Profession/Title: US Bank; Mortgage Loan Originator Why did you choose to be a Chamber ambassador? It’s important to support our local businesses and recognize their …

  • Family, Community Team Up To Fight MDS

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Last Saturday, the Clinton Rotary Club overflowed with people in gray and red shirts who came to a chili lunch and raffle. The mood of the room was exuberant, but the event was not a celebration of …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45 …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Entering the Halls of Heaven Buck O’Neill, the black baseball great, was among thirty-nine baseball players being considered for entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    FEBRUARY 22, 2023 Rockville Lions Club pancakes and sausage breakfast will be 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Rockville City Hall. A free will donation will be accepted. They are also …

  • National FFA Week And Cherry Pie Day Celebrated

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    In honor of National FFA Week Carmen Bohannan, Katie Schaffer, and Hannah Miller visited area businesses, including The Clinton Daily Democrat, delivering cherry pies. It just so happened to also be …

  • Clinton Court-Mat Warming

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    On Friday, February 3rd Clinton High School crowned the 2023 Court-Mat Warming Royalty. From left to right: Xzavier Ray (king), Kennedy Cook (queen), Mia Bagley (princess), and Sam Baughman (prince).

  • SkillsUSA Students Compete In Districts

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Congratulations to Clinton Technical School students who competed in the West Central District SkillsUSA Contest earlier this month. All students listed below will be moving on to the state …

  • CECC Chefs

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Imaginative play is so important for children, and the Clinton Early Childhood Center provides some pretty amazing opportunities for the district’s littlest Cardinals. Students in Mrs. …

  • Early Pregnancy Check And Cull Open Heifers

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    “Limited resources and high input prices dictate that cattle producers need to be efficient in management of their cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field …

  • GFWC Lorna Kemper Club

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  • Quite The Craftsman

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  • McNack Makes CHS History As First State Champion

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Amirtia McNack took home the first-place trophy for Clinton High School in the 145 lb weight class. Lucas Mcmenemy also went to state but was not as successful as his female peer. Clinton High School …

  • Ava Potter Has Score To Settle With Sports World

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Ava Potter has a score to settle with the sports world. “A lot of women’s sports aren’t broadcast,” she said, “and there are not a lot of women broadcasters in …

  • Celebrate Agriculture: Thank-A-Farmer Week

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have many choices for the locally sourced food and goods they enjoy. …

  • Jig And Fly Classes Offer Big Boost For Beginners

    Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Anglers who wanted to learn how to tie flies and crappie jigs are learning the essentials in a series of classes put on by the Missouri Department of Conservation at the Lost Valley Hatchery in …