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Atchison County high school band members performed at the 71st annual Atchison County Band Day concert Monday, February 2, in Tarkio. Joe Schrieman was the guest conductor. (Erica Taylor photo)  Continue Reading »

The 2026 Winter Homecoming Queen Jacoby Driskell and King Dylan Lair are pictured along with the crownbearers Nora Duncan and River Ottmann.    The 2026 Winter Homecoming Court, from left  Continue Reading »

  Rock Port Homecoming king and queen candidates, from left to right, are: Tayden Cook, Jacoby Driskell, Emma Teten, and Dylan Lair. Keira Roup, queen candidate, is not pictured. Rock  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library held a bittersweet retirement celebration for board member and treasurer Vicki Pearson Monday, January 26, 2026. Vicki has graciously served the library board for over 20  Continue Reading »

The bridge replacement on Route F northwest of Westboro, Missouri, has been completed and officially reopened on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. (Julia Snyder photo) A bridge over Rock Creek in  Continue Reading »

The City of Rock Port has installed flock safety cameras that read license plates during emergency situations. The cameras have been put in at key, busy traffic locations around town.  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA Chapter is hosting a fish fry fundraiser Sunday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ag shop at Tarkio High School. Stop by and  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Christian Church in Fairfax, Missouri, is hosting a Groundhog Day Pancake Supper Monday, February 2. Come enjoy yummy pancakes from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for a free-will donation!

The 71st annual Atchison County Band Day concert will take place at Tarkio on Monday, February 2. The students will practice all day and then perform for the community that  Continue Reading »

Last week’s subzero temps proved hazardous for the City of Tarkio’s water pipes as a couple of different water mains busted. This one, at 11th and Walnut streets near the  Continue Reading »

Thanks to an outpouring of generosity from neighbors, friends, and local businesses, the Tarkio Nutrition Center has announced that it will reopen its doors for lunch service on Fridays, beginning  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building with Mayor JR Chaney presiding. Board members present were Jeff  Continue Reading »