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City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen swears in new city clerk; hears citizen concerns
Written on May 18, 2021
Retiring Tarkio City Clerk Rebecca Jones, right, swore in new City Clerk Danielle Madron at the Tarkio Board of Aldermen meeting May 12, 2021, at City Hall. The City of Continue Reading »
Quilts of Valor presented to local veterans
Written on May 18, 2021
Atchison County veterans recently received Quilts of Valor from the Missouri Freedom Quilters. Tarkio veterans received quilts Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Tarkio American Legion Building. The locally made Continue Reading »
Veterans recognized for 50 years of membership with the American Legion
Written on May 18, 2021
Three Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199 members were recognized for their 50 years of membership with the American Legion on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Tarkio American Legion Building. Continue Reading »
Atchison County high school seniors to graduate this Sunday
Written on May 11, 2021
High School Commencement Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:00 p.m. – Fairfax R-3 School 1:30 p.m. – Rock Port R-II School 2:00 p.m. – Tarkio R-I School (Be sure to check out Continue Reading »
Beautiful rainbow graces the sky
Written on May 11, 2021
Atchison County residents were treated to a spectacular rainbow Wednesday, May 5. Cynthia (Walker) Burton captured this image of a double rainbow over Community Hospital-Fairfax.
First honorary logo awarded
Written on May 11, 2021
A logo submitted by Cooper Daugherty, 11, was chosen to be the first honorary city logo of the week for April 28 – May 4. Along with his award he Continue Reading »
Rock Port Board of Aldermen
Written on May 11, 2021
City Clerk Emily Schulte, right, administered the oath of office to North Ward Alderman Ron Deatz, left. City Clerk Emily Schulte, right, administered the oath of office to Mayor Amy Continue Reading »
Best of the best preparing for saddle rash & whiplash at Tarkio Rodeo June 11 & 12
Written on May 11, 2021
Make plans to attend the Tarkio Rodeo June 11 and 12, 2021, at the Tarkio Rodeo Grounds, Hwy. 136 east in Tarkio. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the Continue Reading »
No new COVID-19 cases reported in Atchison County
Written on May 11, 2021
The Atchison County Health Department reports zero cases of COVID-19 were reported in Atchison County May 3-10, 2021. As of May 10, there have been 458 total cases and 13 Continue Reading »
Fairfax, Rock Port, and Westboro Alumni Banquets this weekend
Written on May 11, 2021
Fairfax 2021 Alumni Banquet The Fairfax 2021 Alumni Banquet will be held Friday, May 14, in a modified format (open to 2021 Fairfax seniors and their immediate family only). A Continue Reading »
Cruise Night in Tarkio May 29
Written on May 11, 2021
Get those cars washed and waxed, grab or download those old cruisin’ tunes and head down to Main Street in Tarkio for a Memorial Day Weekend Cruise Night Saturday, May Continue Reading »
Rock Port Center open
Written on May 11, 2021
The Rock Port Center is open and is now serving lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The center was closed to in-house dining for 13 months. Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
