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Throughout the summer, there have been several farmers markets in Atchison County with a variety of delicious produce. One such market is the Fairfax Farmers Market, which can be found  Continue Reading »

The Graves-Chapple Research Center will feature presentations related to technology, integrated pest management and crop management during its annual Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The free event will include  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Community Calendars are now available at KG Buds and Farmers State Bank in Fairfax. The calendars include important school dates and holidays, as well as games, and locals’ birthdays  Continue Reading »

By Kay Gibson The Watson Fire Department will have their annual fish fry this Saturday night, August 17, at 5:00 p.m. at the Watson Community Building. Due to flood waters,  Continue Reading »

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge was established August 23, 1935, as an Executive Order by President Franklin C. Roosevelt. Located near Mound City, Missouri, the refuge includes 7,440 acres of  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Rotary Club will host a “Welcome Back-to-School Picnic” Thursday, August 22. The Rotary Club will serve hamburgers and hot dogs for that evening in the cafeteria from  Continue Reading »

The first practice for youth flag football will be Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m., at the baseball practice field  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Parks & Rec is hosting a Dog Days of Summer swim night at the Tarkio Municipal Pool for all local pooches who enjoy swimming. From 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday,  Continue Reading »

The last days to swim at the the Tarkio and Rock Port pools this year are quickly approaching! The Tarkio Municipal Pool will have normal swim hours through August 18.  Continue Reading »

Courtney Meyerkorth is the proud new owner of The Creative Outlet at 126 S. Main Street in Rock Port, which will have its grand opening Thursday, August 8, 2019. The  Continue Reading »

  Bill Amthor, left, won a MasterBuilt Electric smoker, presented by Duane Klute, Board President, right. Board Secretary Larry Lauman, left, presented a light-up electric scooter to Grant Kent, held  Continue Reading »

2019 Miss Fairfax Candidates Gena Mitchell – Daughter of Tony and Lisa Mitchell Sponsored by Davis Farms Olivia Morris – Daughter of Billy and Kelly Morris Sponsored by Morris Technical Services The Fairfax Optimist Club invites the community  Continue Reading »