Tarkio Nutrition Center closed until further notice

The Tarkio Nutrition Center is closed until further notice. This includes both dine-in and delivery.

Rock Port Chamber cancels 2020 Old Fashioned Saturday Night

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce met August 5 and discussed whether or not to continue with plans for Old Fashioned Saturday Night.

After much discussion and conferring with Dr. Burke it was decided to cancel this year’s Old Fashioned Saturday Night because of COVID-19.

Dr. Burke recommended not having it and said if it was held, EVERYONE would have to wear a mask all the time they were there because of COVID-19.

Chamber members decided it would be in everyone’s best interest to cancel the event this year. COVID-19 is still very much in the county and they don’t want to be responsible for anyone getting it.

Betty Stoner, organizer, said, “Hopefully things will get straightened out later this year. Just hang in there. I know some were looking forward to it. I hope everyone understands and hopefully we will see you at Old Fashioned Saturday Night next year.”

No greenery this year

Fairfax Xi Lambda Beta of Beta Sigma Phi will not be offering Christmas greenery this year due to COVID-19. The group has appreciated all their customers throughout the area for their patronage and support of their efforts, which has allowed them to support many community projects.

Virtual Field Day August 25

After discussions with the advisory board, stakeholders and Atchison County Health Department officials, MU Graves-Chapple Research Center representatives have decided to cancel the in-person field day and will host a virtual field day instead. The virtual field day will be held on Tuesday, August 25. A handful of online, prerecorded presentations by University of Missouri researchers and partners will be available via the MU Graves-Chapple Research Center Facebook page as well as the Graves-Chapple website (graveschapple.missouri.edu/).