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Delta variant of COVID-19 reported in Atchison County

Written on July 20, 2021

The Atchison County Health Department reported that there were no cases of COVID-19 in Atchison County from June 28 through July 12, 2021. As of July 12 there have been  Continue Reading »

Storm damage

Written on July 20, 2021

A tree at Chris Chamberlain’s home lost a big branch. Fortunately, no cars were parked in the street. Storms moved through Atchison County over the weekend leaving plenty of debris  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Fair

Written on July 20, 2021

The Atchison County Fair will be held July 19 – 24, 2021, at the Atchison County Fairgrounds in Rock Port, Missouri. All large animals (sheep, goats, swine, and beef cattle)  Continue Reading »

Giant display of patriotism

Written on July 6, 2021

Mo Valley Ag showed their pride this year with a giant flag displayed on the hill with row gators in the background. Thank you – it was a beautiful sight!

Fireworks dazzle the sky in Rock Port

Written on July 6, 2021

It was a great night to watch Dan Athen and the boys shoot off fireworks. The show lasted just over 30 minutes. These are just a few of the over  Continue Reading »

Summer Blood Drive

Written on July 6, 2021

The Tarkio High School National Honor Society and Community Blood Center are hosting a Summer Blood Drive Wednesday, July 14, from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Activity Center  Continue Reading »

Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative to hold annual membership meeting

Written on July 6, 2021

The 83rd annual membership meeting of the Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative will be held at its headquarters (18585 Industrial Road, Rock Port) Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Nominations for  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Nutrition Center encourages all to enjoy food and fellowship

Written on July 6, 2021

The Tarkio Nutrition Center would like to remind residents to stop by for a delicious meal and fun fellowship at 412 Main Street in Tarkio. The doors are open for  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Tech Theater Camp returns

Written on July 6, 2021

Iris Seaman, above, and Devin Preston, below, return to Tarkio Tech this summer to teach another kids’ workshop in improv theater. Two Philadelphia performers, Iris Seaman and Devin Preston, return  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on July 6, 2021

Atchison County put on a wonderful 4th of July celebration! Thank you to everyone’s participation and donations to make the events such a success! WCF SOF The Buttercup at The  Continue Reading »

‘Bee’autiful

Written on July 6, 2021

Bees were out in full force on Thursday, July 1, gathering up as much pollen as possible from these hollyhocks blooming behind the Stillwell residence in Tarkio, Missouri.

911 dispatchers receive the Tote of Hope

Written on July 6, 2021

Atchison County 911 was recently nominated for the Missouri Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Tote of Hope. Accepting the Tote of Hope are, from left to right: front row  Continue Reading »

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