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PREPARING FOR A PERFECT OPEN, Natalee Newman, Hailey Coleman, Tracy Fonke and Beth Henderson rehearsed “We’re Not The Gossiping Kind” for the new Kornfield Kounty show that gets underway this weekend.
Back To The Kornfield: Variety Show Will Spotlight Music, Merry & Mirth
When we last visited Kornfield Kounty, Archie was trimming hair and spinning tales in the barbershop. Aunt Pearl was greeting people with her ear-splitting yell, the crows were cawing in the … more
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GAINING MAJOR ATTENTION, Craft Lab founder Amy Bagley has been featured on KMOS TV. Bagley’s Deepwater operation carries products from 18 companies.
What's Cooking At The Craft Lab? Deepwater Store Featured On KMOS
The second week of October, Amy Bagley held her annual fall craft retreat at Heit’s Point Lutheran Camp near Lincoln. To provide materials for the retreat, she loaded up double-sided rolling … more
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A WARM WELCOME, HCHC Director Peggy Bowles welcomes everyone to visit the Henry County Health Center at its new location, 111 North 3rd Street in Clinton.
From Pig Poop To Blueprints, Director Bowles Covers It
Peggy Bowles has lived all over the United States: from down south in Florida, to out west in California and up north in Idaho. Yet when she moved to Clinton, she had to master several new languages. … more
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November 16, 2023
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Scott Brooks, election verification judge for the past 20 years, reads off the absentee count from the ballot machine after the polls closed Tuesday night.
Tax Measures Get Voters To Polls On Tuesday
There were only two questions for Clinton voters to weigh in on: both were ¼ cent tax renewal questions: a 1/4 cent Parks and Rec tax and a 1/4 cent Transportation tax. Both were given the … more
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BRINGING ON THE CHRISTMAS CHEER, merchants including David Cummings of Cummings Men’s Wear will participate in Merry Main Street this Saturday.
Ready, Set, Go! It's Time To Get Merry On Main Street
Gumdrops on cupcakes and cookies with sprinkles, Warm apple cider and bright lights that twinkle, Brown paper packages tied up with strings, If these are a few of your favorite things, you’ll … more
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MAKING A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT on the area, the Truman Lake Community Foundation held a reception to announce their fall grants. Attending the event were Scout Troop 430 Leader Sheriff Kent Oberkrom and Jim Cook.
Reception Marks Major Gift Giving By Truman Lake Community Foundation
The Truman Lake Community Foundation handed out its fall grants, totaling over $30,000, to 13 area organizations during its donor appreciation event last week. The Foundation awards grants to … more
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STRIKING A POSE, Lawrence Huffman’s Llamas came right over to the fence for Democrat Photographer Keith Jackson who opened a cattle gate, climbed through another, then hiked up a hill through a field of burdock to take pictures. Llamas are characterized by big, soulful eyes and alert, upright ears. Their coats are white, camel, a combination or dark brown/black.
Wanted: Permanent Or Short-Term Loan For Lonely Llamas
If it had been a lonely hearts ad, the classified ad Lawrence Huffman ran in the Clinton Daily Democrat would have read: LFL ISO MMML, for short or long-term relationship. Must like children. What … more
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FORMING friendships is on the agenda at the Clinton Country Club where Board Member Lewis Moreland fueled up before an afternoon of golf.
Country Club Reaches Out To Involve Community
Hear the words “country club”, and it probably brings to mind an exclusive resort where the members keep to themselves and the public keeps its distance. That’s not the case with … more
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November 9, 2023
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Henry County Health Center Grand Opening of the new facility located at 111 N. 3rd Street in Clinton. The building architect Henzlik Architecture and Construction Company, Klassen Construction did an outstanding job in bringing our dream into reality. The Grand Opening for this beautiful place took place on Thursday, October 26th with over 75 community members in attendance.
Henry County Health Center Holds Grand Opening
HCHC would also like to thank the sponsors who donated funds to assist in making the final touches on the facility possible. Platinum Sponsors Klassen Construction Company Henry County Mutual … more
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Plans For Project Christmas Cheer 2023 Underway
Plans for Project Christmas Cheer 2023 are well underway! Kim Daugherty and Susie Wetzel, along with their team of volunteers, have been working since January to secure food and hygiene items for … more
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THE FLOWER LADY, Barbara Beales’ garden draws waves from motorists on Clinton’s Green Street as they slow down to take it in.
Garden On Green Street Glows With Colors In The Fall Sunshine
Until she moved to Clinton three years ago, Barbara Beales has always lived on a farm. She loves being outdoors, loves watching nature, and most of all, loves growing flowers. “I have had a … more
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FIBER IS THE NEW PAINTING and a fiber arts group is forming in Clinton under the direction of Melissa Batusic.
New Fiber Arts Group Forms In Clinton With Lots Of Buzz
For 19 years, Melissa Batusic taught home economics and interior design at Shawnee Mission North Schools in Kansas City. She went beyond the usual home economics sewing project, buying raw wool and … more
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November 2, 2023
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October 26, 2023
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Dawson reported on several projects’ progress, including a new one.
Project's Progress Discussed At City Council Meeting
The City Council met in open session October 17, at City Hall. Absent from the council were Councilmen Cameron Jackson and Gene Henry. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the previous council … more
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SAFE AND FUN, Blue Ribbon Bakery owner Jesse Gunn and her business neighbors at 702 East Ohio in Clinton will host a Trick-or-Treat on Halloween.
Bakery Organizes Shopping Complex Trick-Or-Treating
For the second year, Jesse Gunn, owner of Blue Ribbon Bakery, has organized her business neighbors to offer Trick-or-Treating in the shopping complex at 702 East Ohio. Trick-or-Treating hours are 5 … more
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MACABRE is a year round obsession for Bartholomew Katch who created Dr. MacAbre’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
The Doctor Is In: Lots Of Arcana Still In The Cabinet
It’s almost Halloween, a time when people like to dress up as ghosts, witches or devils, and visit haunted houses, go on haunted hay rides and indulge their taste for s’mores and the … more
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CLINTON’S CANDLE SCENE IS HEATING UP as the temperature drops. Clinton Candle Company proprietor Ashlynn Newman is becoming well-known for her innovative candle scents.
Candle Shop Brings Creativity, Casts Seasonal Spell On Clinton
Boujee Pumpkin. Harvest Moon. Pure Magic. Despite the names of the scents that Ashlynn Newman has mixed up for Halloween, there is the no black magic at her shop, nor any spells, cats or bells. There … more
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October 19, 2023
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Local organizations who received money from the Skidmore Foundation this year gathered on the Square Friday, October 13. Although no checks were presented at that time (they were scheduled to be distributed later that afternoon), all the recipients were recognized. Left to right are: Brad Combs and Paula Huffman (Clinton Friends of the Park), Tony Twyman (Bank of America Trustee), Sarah Duncan (Golden valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, money distributed is earmarked for the new Oncology Center), Kyle and Cari Sisney (Skidmore Foundation), Amber Hansen (Seeds of Faith), Bret Miller (Big Brothers and Big Sisters), Detective Paul Abbott and Officer Cody Hodges (Clinton Main Street, money distributed is earmarked for the Clinton Police Department), and Robin Ritchie (Clinton Christian Academy).
Skidmore Foundation Presents Funds Annually
The Skidmore Foundation presents money annually to local organizations. In years past, multiple local clubs, schools, and organizations have benefited from funds realized from the Skidmore Foundation … more
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Gourd Dance To Get Ancestral Spirit Shaking
Since ancient times, people have grown gourds for purposes other than food. The hard-shelled fruits were dried to make household containers, and on nearly every continent, people hollowed out gourds … more
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KIDS WORLD would be affected from a non-renewal of the Parks & Recreation tax if voted down on the upcoming November ballot.
Tax Measures Will Loom Large On November Ballot
There are a multitude of issues that citizens will be weighing in on when they go to the vote on November 7, but two of those issues will only involve the citizens of Clinton: the Transportation Tax … more
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MORE THAN WATCHING, Nicole Sinnett is a lifeguard heading up the Clinton Aquatic Center.
Lifeguard Comes To Aid Of Clinton Aquatic Center
Nichole Sinnett loves to be in the water. When she was growing up in Lamar, Mo., she was on the swim team for eight years, counting her years on the Lamar High School team. She also worked as a … more
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