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Tarkio R-I Board of Education meeting
Written on January 25, 2022
The Tarkio R-I Board of Education meeting was called to order by board president Garrett Wood at 7:00 p.m. January 19, 2022. Other board members in attendance were: Jamie Barnett, Continue Reading »
Fairfax Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on January 25, 2022
The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting January 19, 2022. Mayor Ryan Kingery called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also in attendance were: Debra Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II School holds public meeting to discuss four-day school week
Written on January 19, 2022
The Rock Port R-II School held a public meeting following a round of surveys that both parents and students were asked to fill out. Several parents expressed their concerns about Continue Reading »
Overwhelming community support at benefit
Written on January 19, 2022
Mike Shaw was able to attend the benefit held in his honor Sunday, January 16, at the Community Building in Tarkio. The event was sponsored by the Tarkio United Methodist Continue Reading »
Country Kennels providing boarding for our four-legged friends
Written on January 19, 2022
A new dog boarding facility has opened in Atchison County. Country Kennels is located on State Hwy. AA, northwest of Tarkio. Kim Swygman is now pro-viding dog owners with another Continue Reading »
RPHS Winter Homecoming
Written on January 19, 2022
Rock Port Winter Homecoming King and Queen candidates, from left to right, are Kierstyn Jakub, Holden Farmer, Christian Sticken, and Aubrey Watkins. Rock Port High School students are celebrating Winter Continue Reading »
False alarm on siren near Rock Port
Written on January 19, 2022
An issue with a siren caused it to sound off at approximately 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 13, near Rock Port, Missouri, just east of Cooper Nuclear Station. According to Nebraska Continue Reading »
City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen
Written on January 19, 2022
The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, January 12, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance conducted at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was done by Danielle Madron, City Clerk: Continue Reading »
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Atchison County
Written on January 19, 2022
There were 52 new COVID-19 cases reported to the Atchison County Health Department January 10-16, 2022. They are: 3 females, 2 males – ages 0-9 3 females, 3 males – Continue Reading »
Giant snowman
Written on January 19, 2022
This snowman towers over Corey and Whitney Martin of Tarkio. Their creation is about 10-12 feet tall. A tractor and bucket were used to put the head in place.
A winter wonderland
Written on January 19, 2022
Last weekend’s snowfall and frost coated trees, created a beautiful picture of the landscape. (Blu Dow Facebook photo)
Make a live-saving donation – Local blood drives
Written on January 19, 2022
Rock Port UMC Blood Drive The Rock Port United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive Monday, January 31, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 211 Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
