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Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary hosts chili/soup supper

Written on March 10, 2026

Dan and Sally Vietze of Tarkio were among the many hungry patrons who stopped by Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary’s chili/soup supper Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Fairfax, Missouri. Over $1,600 was  Continue Reading »

Boundless Grace hosts second annual Prom Project

Written on March 10, 2026

Boundless Grace in Tarkio held its second annual Prom Project Wednesday through Friday of last week. Prom dresses, men’s suits, dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, and accessories were available  Continue Reading »

Donations needed for local Easter Egg Hunts

Written on March 10, 2026

Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt March 28 The Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the city park. If you would like to donate  Continue Reading »

Steve Stevens retires from City of Fairfax

Written on March 10, 2026

A retirement reception was recently held at Fairfax City Hall for Steve Stevens. Steve has been with the City of Fairfax for 17 years as the city’s maintenance technician and  Continue Reading »

KMA names Atchison County athletes Missouri wrestlers of the year

Written on March 10, 2026

State Champ Herron named KMAland Missouri Boys’ Wrestler of the Year By KMAland Trevor Maeder Rock Port High School senior wrestling star Ryder Herron recently wrapped up his time as  Continue Reading »

Bill Heitman retiring from SWCD board

Written on March 10, 2026

Bill Heitman, left, was recognized for his 35 years of service at the Missouri Association of  Soil & Water Conservation Districts’ annual training conference December 2, 2025, at Lake of  Continue Reading »

Ball sentenced to 15 years in Missouri DOC after guilty plea

Written on March 10, 2026

A plea hearing was held March 9, 2026, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri. Judge Robert L. Rice accepted a guilty plea from the defendant, James Richard  Continue Reading »

ACDC hosts Tarkio/Westboro community luncheon

Written on March 10, 2026

Melissa White spoke on behalf of the Tarkio Chamber of Commerce. She filled everyone in on their current plans.   Ashlee Driskell represented Tarkio Parks and Rec. Ashlee talked about  Continue Reading »

Lady Jays advance to Final Four

Written on March 10, 2026

The Rock Port Lady Jays are returning to the Final Four for the second consecutive year, following their win over Gilman City Friday, March 6. Pictured above, left to right,  Continue Reading »

Mobile food pantry

Written on March 3, 2026

The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street in Rock Port, beginning at  Continue Reading »

Statewide tornado drill Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Written on March 3, 2026

Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week Missouri’s 2026 statewide tornado drill will be held on Wednesday, March 4. This is an opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure  Continue Reading »

Atchison County receives storm ready recertification

Written on March 3, 2026

Atchison County 911/Emergency Management Agency (911/EMA) recently received word from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill that the county’s storm ready certification had been completed and awarded for  Continue Reading »

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