CDD February 2, 2023

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In this issue

  • J.W. Yewell

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    J.W. Yewell, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the …

  • Kenneth "Ken" Willings

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Kennith “Ken” Willings, age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home in Calhoun, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2023 at the …

  • Eric H. Williamson

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Eric H. Williamson 49, passed away in Kansas City Jan. 26, 2023, Funeral service for Eric will be 1 PM at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City with burial at Harmony Baptist Cemetery, …

  • Stanfred (Stan) Leon Hilty

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Stanfred L. “Stan” Hilty, 87, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. …

  • Garland Edwards

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Garland Edwards age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    What song reminds you of Spring? "I Can't Stop This Feeling" by Justin Timberlake -Bonnie Etter "Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles -Travis Pitts "Singing In The Rain" …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Last night’s cold temperatures made it a good time to stay in and watch a movie or two. Ran across “Sgt York” on TCM. It has two of my favorite lines: “Alvin, Ma wants …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Sondra

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    NAME: Sondra BIRTHPLACE: KCMO YEARS IN Warsaw/lincoln/Coke Camp Clinton MO 12 years FAMILY: Steven, Steven, Seth, Steven, Cidnee THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: small …

  • Clinton Chamber of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    YOUR Chamber of Commerce is here for you: 660-885-8166 david@clintonmo.com joyce@clintonmo.com mark@clintonmo.com 200 South Main Street M-F 8am-4:30pm www.clintonmo.com Facebook/Greater Clinton Area …

  • Introducing Your Chamber Ambassadors - Beth Webber

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Name: Beth Webber Profession: Hawthorn Bank, Vice President Why did you choose to be a Chamber ambassador: Enjoy helping in the community… Like what the Chamber does for business as …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, February 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, February 1, 2023

    Sunrise Our house has a sunroom on the back. It faces east, and many mornings I watch the sun rise. It is always beautiful. A large hay field abuts our property at the back. In the middle of the …

  • Barnhart Will Celebrate 103rd Birthday

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Deepwater resident Gerri Balius is happy to announce her maternal grandmother, Clara Agnes Swihart nee Barnhart, is turning 103 years of age February 19, 2023. Clara was born to Charles and Winnie …

  • International Optimist Day Set For February 2

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Thursday, February 2, 2023 has been designated as International Optimist Day throughout the USA, Canada, the Caribbean and the many other countries that now have Optimist Clubs. Clinton is proud to …

  • Clinton Crocodiles Swim At Winter Showdown

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    The Clinton Crocodiles swam this weekend (1/28-29) in Gladstone, MO at the Winter Showdown. We had three kids qualifying to swim at the district meet in February! The kids that swam were: Hadley …

  • CTS Students Run Own Business

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    SkillsUSA students are running their own business at Clinton Technical School. Students recently opened “The Coffee Closet” and serve coffee to fellow students and staff every Monday …

  • CHS Teacher Awarded By VFW

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Earlier this month, Chet Jones and Cheryl Castilow from the local VFW presented Sarah with this award. Sarah teaches Government and AP Psychology and is the Girls Tennis Coach. Sarah is making a …

  • CMS Has Fun With Microscopes

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Clinton Middle School students in Mr. Taylor’s 8th grade science class are having fun using their classroom microscopes and are enjoying taking them to the next level! Students are getting an …

  • Clinton High School Honor Roll

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Clinton High School 9th Grade Cum Laude Honor Roll (3.5-3.75 GPA) Acosta, Isabella Marie Ammann, Parker Riley Austin, Kenadie Lee Bohannan, Carmen Diane Cole, Katrianna LaVonne Rose Davis, Brianna …

  • Clinton Middle School Honor Roll

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0) 6th Grade Johnson, Brooklyn Deanne 7th Grade Etters, Rhyan R Neill, Daniel Odos Scott, Cali Wren 8th Grade Hess, Madelynn Jo Johnson, Annie Gail Kenney, Lily Marie …

  • NHS Plants Daffodil Bulbs At All District Buildings

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    National Honor Society and FFA students at Clinton High School spent some time during the first semester planting 1,000 daffodil bulbs at all six of the district’s school buildings. This …

  • Students Learn From Doctor Of Physical Therapy

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Mrs. Foster’s Health Occupations students had the opportunity to learn from Bobbi Rains, Doctor of Physical Therapy at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare. Students learned about and practiced …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    January 25, 2023 Funds are needed for the “Backpack Program”. The backpacks have kid friendly food that goes home with 25 needy school kids weekly. Trinity United Methodist Church in …

  • Holy Rosary Highlights

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Holy Rosary 7th and 8th grade students have been busy actively engaging their minds in academics as well as organizing several community service projects. This month, students had the opportunity to …

  • Looking Back with Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Looking Back and Ahead: 100th Fast Approaching The Clinton Invitational Tournament (CIT): Then and Now Boys CIT: We are fast approaching the 100th year of the boys CIT tournament. Talk …

  • Cards, Lady Cards Both Place At Annual Tourney

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Clinton hosted its 98th Annual Basketball Tournament last week. This year's was a rather small tournament compared to some of the previous ones that Clinton has hosted. In round one of the 45th …

  • It's The Cardinals Coach of the Week: Franklin Jackson

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    1) What was the team record goal at the start of the season? “Depends who you ask. Some felt nearly 20 wins. A few thought 15. Most just wanted to be above .500. Personally I just wanted to do …

  • 1st Annual Jim Niemann Memorial Pickleball Tournament Well Attended

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Jim Niemann was one of the early proponents of Pickleball (PB) in the Clinton area. He loved the sport and the many friends he made playing it. He played at the Clinton Community Center and on other …

  • Cardinals Fans Don Throwbacks

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    “Throwback” night has been in the works for a couple years now. Last year the boys head Basketball Coach Franklin Jackson came to the Cardinals Athletics Director, Alex Johnson about …

  • KC Chiefs Return To Super Bowl After Close Game

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes played an incredible game on Sunday night despite his bum right ankle. The last ten seconds of this game felt like an eternity to most viewers …

  • KC Chiefs: Super Bowl 57 Picks & Predictions

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    With the Eagles and Chiefs playing in Super Bowl 57, the two No. 1 seeds in the NFL playoffs are playing for a ring for the first time since the Eagles beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 52. While …

  • "Wings Of A Bird" Author Takes Flight At Clinton Middle School

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    It’s been a year ago, but Daniel Peek remembers lying on the floor of the Clinton Middle School gym — he was on the red part of the key under the goal — and writing his winning …

  • Woman Forges Ahead, Honoring Friend's Commitment To Business

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    The idea for opening a Blush Boot Camp in Clinton started when Charice Staley and her husband, Ryan, were driving from Garden City to Clinton. During the drive, Charice received an email from the …

  • New Moose Lodge Has Plenty To Celebrate In First Year

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    On Dec. 4, 2022, the Loyal Order of Moose, Truman Lake Lodge, celebrated the lodge’s first anniversary with a dinner. The lodge was started last year by Sam Gibbons and Bill Clifton, with 59 …

  • Marine Corps Mustang Founder Recognized

    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Last Friday, family, friends, Marines and veterans gathered at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton to honor the life of Capt. Robert Richter, Sr., USMC (ret.). Richter passed away at age 85 on Jan. …