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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 »

The Tarkio Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the central office of the Tarkio R-I School District. The meeting  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday January 21, 2026, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Danielle Kephart did  Continue Reading »

Over $1,500 raised for CTA scholarships Tarkio CTA held a chili supper Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Tarkio Elementary Gym. Pictured are CTA members, from left to right, Deyton  Continue Reading »

Due to winter weather, the East Atchison Winter Homecoming festivities scheduled for Friday, January 23, were postponed. The basketball games against Stewartsville/Osborn have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18, at  Continue Reading »