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Torrey Pines “branches out”

Written on April 30, 2019

A tree at the corner of Hwy. 59 and Locust Street in Tarkio, located on the Torrey Pines property, toppled a huge branch onto the highway Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Continue Reading »

SUV vs. motorcycle on Hwy. 59

Written on April 30, 2019

Danny Noland prepares to drive his motorcycle from the scene of an accident on April 25. Thankfully, Danny only received minor injuries in the collision. A two-vehicle accident occurred on  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Board of Aldermen meeting

Written on April 30, 2019

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Rock Port City Hall with Mayor Chris Chamberlain presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lavon Paukert, Todd  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Golf Club celebrates its 50th anniversary

Written on April 30, 2019

The Tarkio Golf Club has been open for the last 50 years. It is one of the finest, small town, nine-hole courses found anywhere. The course will kick off the  Continue Reading »

Watch your speed on local highways

Written on April 30, 2019

To deter excessive speeds on Hwy. 59, a speed sign has been set up between Maple and College streets on Hwy. 59 in Tarkio, Missouri. The sign shows motorists how  Continue Reading »

Donations for flood relief

Written on April 30, 2019

Dr. Steve Donald of Chatom Primary Care, Chatom, Alabama, presents Watson’s Fire Chief, Tom Gibson, Jr., with a check for $5,000 for flood relief. Below, Dr. Donald visits with Hamburg  Continue Reading »

Ella&Grey donates shirt sale proceeds to flood victims

Written on April 30, 2019

Ella&Grey owner Amber Graham, left, recently presented a check for $2,280 to the Atchison-Holt Disaster Relief organization, represented by Carol Herron, right. The money was raised from Midwest Strong, #flood  Continue Reading »

Former teachers give back

Written on April 30, 2019

Kyle and Becky Ross, both former high school teachers and coaches at Rock Port R-II School, started collecting money and cleaning supplies to help those affected by the flood. Donations  Continue Reading »

Mo Valley donates fertilizer

Written on April 30, 2019

Rock Port City crews are busy around town. Justin Baucom, pictured above, is working to keep the park green as he spreads fertilizer with a cart from Mo Valley Ag.  Continue Reading »

Jay Hunter Construction builds new roof on dugout

Written on April 30, 2019

  The home dugout roof on the south field had started falling down and was in need of major repair. Jay Hunter Construction and his crew jumped in and removed  Continue Reading »

Bus driver, riders donate money to flood victims

Written on April 30, 2019

Julie Barnett (front left), Tarkio R-I bus driver, challenged her bus riders to bring change to donate for Atchison County flood victims, and she would match what they donated. The  Continue Reading »

Prosecuting Attorney Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in Rock Port Shooting Incident

Written on April 29, 2019

Official Press Release From the office of Nodaway Prosecuting Attorney Robert L. Rice: Maryville, Missouri – Robert (Bob) L. Rice, Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney, was appointed as Special Assistant Prosecuting  Continue Reading »

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