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Mandy Whipple gives love to Star, who is overdue with a foal. Her horses range in age from 7 to 37 (not counting the baby when it’s born). Trevor and Mandy Whipple (pictured with Queenie and Lexi) have opened Midway Equestrian at their rural Northboro, Iowa, farm. The lack of support services for mental health Continue Reading »
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Hurst Greenery held its annual open house this past weekend in rural Westboro, Missouri. The greenhouses are filled with gorgeous flowers, plants, and vegetables aplenty. The Hurst grandchildren, Gabe and Abbie Harms and Josh Schlueter, helped work the event and assisted customers with their selections. Hurst Greenery is open Monday through Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. Continue Reading »
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Gary Soske, Tony Schomburg, Audie Jackson, Mark Wilczek, and Chris Chamberlain listen as Coach Wayne Moore talks about the 1979 State Champion team that was inducted into the KMA Sports Hall of Fame during Blue Jay Relays. Wayne Moore accepts the Hall of Fame Award from KMA’s Derek Martin. Rock Port’s 1979 State Champion Track Continue Reading »
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It was a gorgeous spring day for the Tarkio Easter Egg Hunt Monday, April 15, 2019. Postponed from the original date due to cold weather, organizers couldn’t have picked a more beautiful day. Hosted by O.W.L.S. and Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, the event saw more than 60 children racing through the grass in search Continue Reading »
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Nine truckloads of hay were donated in the last few days to local cattle farmers who were affected by the floods. The over 200 bales of hay were provided by Kansas and Oklahoma farmers wanting to help. Craig Pringle, left, with PrairieLand Partners, LLC, of Kansas and Mike Krutz, right, of rural Fairfax, Missouri, helped Continue Reading »
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Bruce Pyeatt and Logan Pyeatt are the second and third generations to own and operate Fertilizer Service Co. in Fairfax. The first piece of application equipment from 1953 is a proud piece that welcomes all who turn into the lot at Fertilizer Service Co. For many in Atchison County, farming is a way of life. Continue Reading »
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USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey and MOFB President Blake Hurst visit with Atchison County farmer Andy Spiegel before taking a quick tour of the farm. Andy Spiegel was able to give the secretary a close-up view of the flooding on an Argo amphibious vehicle. Last week, MOFB President Blake Hurst, State Board District 1 Director Continue Reading »
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Gus Hurst waits for the hit during the varsity Wolves’ 16-1 win over West Nodaway Monday, March 25, in Tarkio. (photo by Ann Schlueter) East Atchison Wolves Coach Casey Martin, left, gives some pointers to baserunner Cory Stevens in the Wolves’ junior varsity game against West Nodaway Monday, March 25, in Tarkio. (photo by Ann Continue Reading »
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The Women in Ag event was held March 26 in the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port. It was hosted by the Atchison County FSA, SWCD, NRCS, and MU Extension. Pam Husing, Marilyn Thurnau, and Jessica Lambertsen served food to all who attended and worked the event, which included shopping, guest speakers, a silent Continue Reading »
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The flooding and damage were discussed by those gathered at Dusty Trail March 21. Pictured above (left to right) are Secretary of Agriculture Chris Chinn, Representative Allen Andrews, Congressman Sam Graves, Governor Mike Parson, Presiding Commissioner Curtis Livengood, and Ryan Ottmann. On March 21, 2019, Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency in Continue Reading »
