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Tarkio Rehab collecting shoes, school supplies for local families in need

Written on August 13, 2024

Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care will be setting up a donation box for those who would like to donate shoes for school aged kiddos in need. New and gently used  Continue Reading »

Pleasant View Double Elimination Co-Ed Softball Tournament

Written on August 13, 2024

Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri, will sponsor a double elimination co-ed softball tournament Saturday, September 7 (and Sunday, pending interest). The first game on Saturday will start at  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School Board meeting

Written on August 13, 2024

The Fairfax R-3 School District Board of Education held a regular meeting Thursday, July 18, 2024, in the school library. Miles Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Continue Reading »

Tarkio native K.C. McIntosh writes first book, “The Silent Hand”

Written on August 13, 2024

Atchison County native K.C. McIntosh has published his first book “The Silent Hand.” Atchison County native K.C. McIntosh spent his youth in a rich environment for someone in love with  Continue Reading »

Graves-Chapple Field Day to focus on technology

Written on August 13, 2024

The annual Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center’s Field Day will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the farm along I-29’s outer road (at Exit 99, turn east, then turn  Continue Reading »

Atchison County students set to return to school

Written on August 13, 2024

The 2024-25 school year  will begin next week for Fairfax and Tarkio students. FAIRFAX R-3 The Back-To-School Night will be Tuesday, August 20, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Classes will  Continue Reading »

Groff retires after 46 years

Written on August 13, 2024

Greg Groff, center, was recognized at a retirement dinner August 3, 2024, at Dusty Trail. He is pictured with Chad Ottmann, left, and Scott Jones, right. Greg joined the Rock  Continue Reading »

Ribbon Cutting held at Greenlight Dispensary

Written on August 6, 2024

Greenlight Dispensary, Rock Port, Missouri, had a soft opening Wednesday, July 24, to prepare for their grand opening that was held Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3. Pictured above  Continue Reading »

End-of-year pool party for Tarkio lesson attendees

Written on August 6, 2024

Tarkio Parks and Recreation will host a pool party in Tarkio Saturday, August 10, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for those who attended swimming lessons at the Tarkio Municipal Pool  Continue Reading »

The Salvation Army provides free water to Tarkio residents

Written on August 6, 2024

Following a water main break that left Tarkio businesses and residences without running water for several hours on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and a subsequent boil advisory once it was  Continue Reading »

Voters cast their ballots

Written on August 6, 2024

Walt Stevens, Watson, Missouri, shows his ID to Betty Muntz. Walt was out early to vote Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Velma Houts Building in Rock Port.   Jaxson  Continue Reading »

New shoes for school

Written on August 6, 2024

Community Services is working to raise money to provide shoe vouchers for children in need of new shoes for the upcoming school year. As of Monday, August 5, a total  Continue Reading »

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