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Highway 136 resurfacing project to begin March 10

Written on March 3, 2026

Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), will resurface Atchison/Nodaway County U.S. Route 136 from Interstate 29 in Rock Port to U.S. Route 71 east of  Continue Reading »

A minute with the mayor of Rock Port

Written on March 3, 2026

The old Rock Port Market grocery store building on Main Street has become a serious safety hazard and the City of Rock Port is taking steps toward taking care of  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Fair Board holds annual fish & chicken fry and silent auction

Written on March 3, 2026

The Atchison County Fair Board held its annual fish and chicken fry at the Velma Houts MU Extension building on Sunday March 1, 2026. Area students prep the food for  Continue Reading »

Chef Paul Presents filming cooking shows for Eat This TV

Written on March 3, 2026

Chef Paul Seaman of Tarkio has been busy filming cooking shows for Eat This TV. The shows will drop on Eat This TV on YouTube starting March 7 around 6:00  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Elementary Scholastic Book Fair

Written on March 3, 2026

Tarkio Elementary School will host the Scholastic Spring Book Fair Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026. The fair is open to Tarkio and the surrounding community. The book  Continue Reading »

Daylight Saving Time begins

Written on March 3, 2026

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Be sure to “spring forward” the time on your clocks 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 7.

Blue Jays win back-to-back District basketball championships

Written on March 3, 2026

The Rock Port girls defended their District 16 title, winning back to back championships. Pictured above, from left to right, are: front row – Tatum Vogler, Landrey Kelly, Alexis Stanton,  Continue Reading »

Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week

Written on March 3, 2026

Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel, and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around  Continue Reading »

Northwest Missouri Industries embarking on new venture using alpaca wool

Written on March 3, 2026

Bridget Stoner gets a kiss from Grace Acres Ranch alpaca Raven at Northwest Missouri Industries Wednesday, February 25, 2026.   Derrick and Sunshine Letsinger, owners of Grace Acres Ranch, have  Continue Reading »

Wrestlers compete in State Wrestling Championships

Written on March 3, 2026

Ryder Herron stands once again on top of the podium, having successfully defended his state title in the 285 pound division. Ryder is the first wrestler in Rock Port’s history  Continue Reading »

CH-F named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health

Written on February 24, 2026

Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) announced February 23, 2026, it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for the second year.  Continue Reading »

Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters to thank supporters with breakfasts

Written on February 24, 2026

If you are a business who has shown support to the Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters, then you are invited to their supporters’ breakfasts. Supporters of the Tarkio FFA Chapter  Continue Reading »

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