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Tarkio FFA 2026 community calendars now available

Written on December 16, 2025

The Tarkio FFA 2026 community calendars are being delivered to Tarkio businesses this week. These free calendars provide a listing of East Atchison sporting events and Tarkio R-I school events,  Continue Reading »

Herron earns Coach of the Year recognition

Written on December 16, 2025

Thomas Herron of Rock Port, Missouri, has been recognized as the 2025 Missouri Girls’ Class 1 Coach of the Year by the Missouri Track & Cross Country Coaches Association. (Submitted  Continue Reading »

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit kids in Atchison County

Written on December 16, 2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Watson Watson, Missouri, was the site of Santa and Mrs. Claus’ latest stop in Atchison County as they prepare for the Christmas holiday. Santa and  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Board of Aldermen meets

Written on December 16, 2025

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Danielle Kephart did  Continue Reading »

Festive activities at the Atchison County Library

Written on December 9, 2025

The holiday season can be busy so the Atchison County Library is trying to have festive activities while also not taking up too much of your time. Check out the  Continue Reading »

Santa Claus is coming to Watson

Written on December 9, 2025

Get into the Christmas spirit and see Santa come to town to uplift the hearts of all the little boys and girls on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Stop by the  Continue Reading »

Rush in to save lives

Written on December 9, 2025

The Rock Port FFA Chapter is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street, in  Continue Reading »

Christmas lunches at local senior centers

Written on December 9, 2025

Christmas lunch at Tarkio Nutrition Center The Tarkio Nutrition Center will host a Christmas lunch Tuesday, December 16, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the center staff and patrons  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Tech welding showcase

Written on December 9, 2025

Tarkio Tech’s welding students and instructors have been putting their welding skills to work on designing, creating, and displaying many different projects for a welding showcase Monday, December 15, through  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Presbyterian Church to hold program of Christmas music

Written on December 9, 2025

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will present a program of Christmas music during the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. The church is located  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 Board of Education

Written on December 9, 2025

The Fairfax R-3 School District Board of Education held a regular meeting November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Miles  Continue Reading »

Update from the Tarkio Nutrition Center

Written on December 9, 2025

Submitted by Erica Daugherty, director The Tarkio Nutrition Center is grateful for the incredible outpouring of monetary donations and needed items received this past month. Your unselfish contributions are vital  Continue Reading »

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