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The Rock Port R-II School held a public meeting following a round of surveys that both parents and students were asked to fill out. Several parents expressed their concerns about going to a four-day school week and the majority were the same in that the cost of daycare added expense to the families. Other concerns  Continue Reading »

Mike Shaw was able to attend the benefit held in his honor Sunday, January 16, at the Community Building in Tarkio. The event was sponsored by the Tarkio United Methodist Church and Tarkio Fire Department to help Mike and Teresa Shaw after Mike was diagnosed with health issues that may affect his work future. Roger  Continue Reading »

A new dog boarding facility has opened in Atchison County. Country Kennels is located on State Hwy. AA, northwest of Tarkio. Kim Swygman is now pro-viding dog owners with another option in boarding facilities to choose from in Atchison County. She recently opened Country Kennels at 21806 State Hwy. AA, northwest of Tarkio, Missouri.  Kim  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Winter Homecoming King and Queen candidates, from left to right, are Kierstyn Jakub, Holden Farmer, Christian Sticken, and Aubrey Watkins. Rock Port High School students are celebrating Winter Homecoming Week (wrestling and basketball) this week. Dress-up days include: Tuesday, January 18 – Anything But a Backpack; Wednesday, January 19 – Cowboys vs. Aliens;  Continue Reading »

An issue with a siren caused it to sound off at approximately 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 13, near Rock Port, Missouri, just east of Cooper Nuclear Station.  According to Nebraska Public Power District officials, this was a false activation of the siren believed to be caused by an internal malfunction in that specific siren. There  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, January 12, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance conducted at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was done by Danielle Madron, City Clerk: aldermen Scott Poppa, Mike Klosek, and Blu Dow were all present, with alderman Andy Riley present via Zoom. Visitors included Street Superintendent Jamie Quimby, Animal  Continue Reading »

There were 52 new COVID-19 cases reported to the Atchison County Health Department January 10-16, 2022. They are: 3 females, 2 males – ages 0-9 3 females, 3 males – ages 10-19 4 females, 2 males – ages 20-29 5 females, 6 males – ages 30-39 3 females, 6 males – ages 40-49 4 females,  Continue Reading »

This snowman towers over Corey and Whitney Martin of Tarkio. Their creation is about 10-12 feet tall. A tractor and bucket were used to put the head in place.

Last weekend’s snowfall and frost coated trees, created a beautiful picture of the landscape. (Blu Dow Facebook photo)

Rock Port UMC Blood Drive The Rock Port United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive Monday, January 31, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 211 W. Opp Street. Community Blood Center must collect almost 600 units of blood daily to meet the needs of area hospital patients. As there is  Continue Reading »

Filings for the April 2022 General Municipal Election include the following who have filed as board members: Tarkio Special Road District –  Craig “Bubba” Vance Phelps City Special Road District – No individuals filed Watson Special Road District – Reed Martin Langdon Special Road District – Richard R. Oswald West Atchison Rural Fire District –  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department invites all to a Fish and Chicken Fry (carp and catfish) Saturday, January 15, 2022, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Free-will donations will be accepted at the dine-in or carry-out meal. Delivery will be available for senior citizens living in town in  Continue Reading »