Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sidney Cooper Banquet Room at the Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus, located at 404 N. 13th Street. Turn onto Tarkio Road at the TAC and follow the road to the Curnutt Center (parking is also available behind the building and the banquet hall is Continue Reading »
PLEASE NOTE THE MONTH CHANGE: The first Fairfax Farmer’s Market of 2026 will be held in May, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Main Street. Vendors are welcome to stay until 1:00 p.m. to catch the lunch crowd. There is no fee to set up a stand, but you must supply your own canopy, Continue Reading »
University of Missouri (MU) Extension is offering a healthy cooking class for individuals with diabetes. This free, virtual class called Dining with Diabetes will show participants how to make meals that are healthy, easy to prepare, and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, and exercise and Continue Reading »
Spring sports are starting up this week. Rock Port will participate in a baseball jamboree, hosted by East Atchison, Wednesday, March 18, at the Tarkio baseball field. The first game begins at 4:30 p.m. Both boys' golf teams will compete at Mound City at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The EA Wolves' first track meet Continue Reading »
Teams of fourth through sixth graders from all three school districts in Atchison County will vie for title of champion and the most knowledgeable of the 12 Mark Twain Award books they are quizzed about at Battle of the Books, Wednesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at The Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus. Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II Little Jays’ Preschool registration for the 2026-27 school year is underway. Children registering in the 4-year-old full day preschool must be 4 years old on or before July 31, 2026, to be eligible for the full day program. Parents/guardians can register their child for preschool online at www.rockport.k12.mo.us or stop by the Continue Reading »
Tarkio R-I invites the public to a Legislative Issues Impacting Rural Education Forum Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Tarkio High School Auditorium. The session topics and speakers will include: Diversion of funds from public education to private urban schools and charter schools - Mr. Duane Martin, Ed Counsel; and Impact of potential Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II School will hold its 2025-26 winter athletic banquet Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Each family is asked to bring a side dish. Paper goods and drinks will be provided by the Rock Port Booster Club.
Spring screening for Early Childhood/Pre-K is March 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tarkio Elementary. Call the Tarkio Elementary office at 660-736-4177 to schedule a time. Kids’ Korner students will be taken to the screening from class.
The Rock Port High School chapter of FBLA is hosting a March Madness Matball Tournament Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the north gym. Registration is open to anyone who wants to play and there are no age requirements. Teams of eight players are needed and it’s $5 per person. Registration forms are available Continue Reading »