December 31, 2025

Accidents

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No citations were issued after an accident 8:10 p.m. March 18 on Highway 34.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Dawn Marie Jones, 33, of Nodaway, was driving a 2011 Hyundai when she struck a deer that was crossing the road.

Estimated damage was $5,000 to Jones’ vehicle.

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No citations were issued after an accident 9:26 p.m. March 18 on Highway 34.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, the front center of a 2000 Chevy driven by Chris Merle Stansbery, 55, of Chariton struck a horse owned by Candace Cummings and Jaime Shaw in the 2800 block of Highway 34. The horse died from injuries sustained in the accident.

Estimated damage was $100 to Stansbery’s vehicle.