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08-22-2026
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City of Rock Port Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on March 1, 2022
The City of Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Rock Port City Hall with Mayor Amy Thomas presiding. Board members present were Continue Reading »
Fairfax Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on March 1, 2022
The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting February 23, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Michael Oswald, alderman, at 6:32 p.m. Also present were: Continue Reading »
Atchison County I-29 traffic moves head-to-head for bridge rehabilitations
Written on March 1, 2022
Construction is set to resume on the I-29 twin bridges over the Nishnabotna River in Atchison County. Crews from Phillips Hardy, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, are Continue Reading »
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Written on March 1, 2022
Kansas and Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week starts Monday, March 7. Atchison County 911 will be releasing preparedness messages via social media and textcaster throughout the week. A tornado drill Continue Reading »
New general manager at Trail’s End, renovations planned for fuel island
Written on February 22, 2022
The fuel island at Trail’s End will be closed during an upcoming upgrade. The general store and other services will remain open. (Brock Martin photo) Amy Hughes is the new Continue Reading »
Debbie Lutz recognized for 50 years at Stoner Drug
Written on February 22, 2022
On February 15, 2022, Debbie Lutz celebrated her 50th year working at Stoner Drug in Rock Port, Missouri. Friends and co-workers showed their appreciation with cake and punch. She was Continue Reading »
Judge Corey Herron sworn in as Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge
Written on February 22, 2022
Judge William Richards administers the oath of office to Judge Corey Herron. Also pictured are Kristi and Phillip Herron. On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, around 50 family and friends were Continue Reading »
MU Extension honors outstanding leader
Written on February 22, 2022
The late Tom Knierim, Rock Port, Missouri, has been posthumously selected for the MU Extension Leaders Honor Roll. Pictured are MU Extension Field Specialist Jim Crawford with Peggy Knierim, Dorothy Continue Reading »
Benefit for Melissa Pierpoint Sunday, Feb. 27
Written on February 22, 2022
There will be a benefit for Melissa Pierpoint and her family Sunday, February 27, at the Atchison County Memorial Building (417 S. Main) in Rock Port. A taco bar will Continue Reading »
CH-F offering new look and location of Celebrity Waiter Dinner
Written on February 22, 2022
Ahoy, dearest friends of Community Hospital-Fairfax and Community Healthcare Foundation! These two or-gan-izations are thrilled to finally bring back an in-person entertainment event that the community is sure to enjoy! Continue Reading »
New COVID-19 cases number 17
Written on February 22, 2022
The Atchison County Health Department was notified of 17 new cases of COVID-19 in the county during the week of February 14-20, 2022. They include: 1 male – age 0-9 Continue Reading »
Fairfax R-3 School Board meeting
Written on February 15, 2022
The Fairfax R-3 School Board met January 20, 2022. The following summary is from the superintendent’s update on the school website. Finance The school’s fund balance is currently $1,194,726, approximately Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
