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The Tarkio Wing Nuts Flying Circus held an old-fashioned fly-in on Saturday, July 13. The event started with a breakfast, followed by tours of the EAA Hangar, airport tower and  Continue Reading »

Lee Goolsby and Brian Vette with Midwest Data Center were judges for the 4-H projects at 4-H Achievement Day Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Velma Houts Fair Building in  Continue Reading »

There was a city-wide power outage Monday, July15, 2024, in Rock Port, Missouri. The problem was located in the alley behind Farm Bureau and along Calhoun Street. In talking with  Continue Reading »

The public is invited to join Tarkio Technology Institute in the naming and dedication of the Joanne Curnutt and Dean Curnutt Learning Center Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  Continue Reading »

Rock Port swimming lessons will be Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26. The lessons are free. Parent/Child classes will be 5:30-6:00 p.m. Levels 1-6 (ages 6+) will be 5:25-8:40  Continue Reading »

The next fresh mobile food pantry offered by Second Harvest of St. Joseph will be Wednesday, July 24. The food drop will be held weather permitting and while supplies last,  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax and the Community Healthcare Foundation brought the Howl at the Moon Dueling Piano Show to the Tarkio Community Building on July 13, 2024, for an evening of entertainment.  Continue Reading »

Betty lives in Fairfax in a house on Sly Street, where she’s lived since 1992.   For her 95th birthday, Betty took a cruise in a convertible.   Betty Jane  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was done by  Continue Reading »

After more than 50 years of service to The Ladies Apparel Shop, Janice Hunkins is retiring and selling the business. (Beverly Clinkingbeard photo)   By Beverly Clinkingbeard The display windows  Continue Reading »

The morning of Saturday, July 13, was warm, but not overly so, making it a great day for a run.   Over 30 people took to the streets of Tarkio  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a retreat Wednesday, June 26, 2024. President Regan Griffin called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. in the Language Arts  Continue Reading »