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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 »

Area residents meet with Atchison County Commission

Written on April 23, 2019

Present at the meeting, from right to left, were North District Commissioner Jim Quimby, South District Commissioner Richard Burke, Presiding Commissioner Curt Livengood, County Clerk Susette Taylor, and Emergency Management  Continue Reading »

Wynn creates stained glass masterpiece for First Christian Church in Rock Port

Written on April 23, 2019

When locals talk about stained glass, the conversation inevitably turns to the amazing talents of Dave Wynn of Tarkio. Dave owns Tarkio Glass Company and has been creating masterpieces for  Continue Reading »

RPHS Scholar Bowl Team to compete at State

Written on April 23, 2019

RPHS Scholar Bowl Team members (pictured above, left to right) are: Kate Ottmann, Preston Jones, Riley Vogler, Josie Watkins, Ayden Wilroy, Ethan Lucas, and Coach Trudy Herron. The Rock Port  Continue Reading »

Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale April 26 & 27

Written on April 23, 2019

Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary is preparing for the Spring Rummage Sale. Good, saleable items (no electronics) will be accepted April 10-24 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. No donations will be  Continue Reading »

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