The Clinton Daily Democrat

12/02/2025

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
War & Pieces is now open on the Clinton square, bringing a full board-gaming and miniatures hub to town. From giant gaming tables to themed events, owner Mike Robinson is building a new community space for players of all kinds. Stop in, try a demo, or just see what modern tabletop gaming looks like. Read more on the CDD website!

A new kind of game store has arrived on the downtown square, offering everything from sprawling tabletop war games to modern board games and weekly themed events. War & Pieces , owned by Mike …

11/26/2025

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025.
Normal operations will resume Monday, December 1, 2025.

11/26/2025

11/22/2025

🎅MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SANTA PAWS 2025!!!🎅

11/21/2025

Please note, this was in the 11/19 edition of the Kayo with the wrong Auction date on it.
THE ACTUAL DATE IS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

11/21/2025

Clinton Schools are celebrating big academic gains, earning an 83.7% APR score — the highest in the entire MRVC. To read more about what district leaders credit this growth to, visit the Clinton Daily Democrat website.

The Clinton School District is celebrating a significant academic milestone after earning an 83.7% score on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) 2025 Annual …

11/19/2025

Donna’s Drive In will temporarily close Nov. 22–February for winter renovations. 🛠️
Owner Denise Terry and longtime employee Skyler White say the break will allow for building updates, staff rest, and prep for Donna’s 40th anniversary in 2026 — all while keeping the beloved family-style legacy alive. The last day to grab your favorite tenderloin or pie is Nov. 22, with reopening planned for February (weather permitting).

Donna’s Drive In, one of Henry County’s most iconic eateries and a place many residents consider part of their upbringing, will temporarily close its doors on November 22nd until February …

11/18/2025

Amanda Blackwell’s St. Jude “Chingo Night” brought a packed Elks Lodge to life Saturday evening, raising more than $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The fundraiser featured silent auction tables, raffle items, and high-energy bingo games, all aimed at supporting children battling cancer.

More than 100 people packed into the Clinton Elks Lodge Saturday night for an evening of raffles, prizes, and fast-paced bingo, an event that ultimately smashed through the $10,000 fundraising mark …

11/14/2025

CORRECTION - If you received this week's paper (11/13) and read about the Thanksgiving Dinner, you may have noticed an error. The dinner is at the Eagles, not the Elks Lodge. The address is CORRECT, just the name was mixed up. The name and address is correct at the end of the story. We appreciate your understanding and hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.

11/12/2025

Seth Birch, 45, of Garden City, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the March 2025 crash in Clinton that killed a woman on a motorized scooter. Birch pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and DWI causing death.

A Garden City man has been sentenced to 16 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after a fatal crash that claimed the life of a woman earlier this year. According to the Henry County …