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Registration this week and next at Atchison County schools

Written on August 5, 2025

The summer break of 2025 is almost over for the students of Atchison County. The three schools will be holding registration and open houses this week and next for new  Continue Reading »

Books & Breezes Kite Festival this Saturday

Written on August 5, 2025

This is the nation’s largest collection of giant kites! There will also be a candy cannon snack blaster parachute bowl races paper kite-making and craft zone food trucks and lunch  Continue Reading »

Grand openings to take place at The Gas Spots in Fairfax and Tarkio

Written on August 5, 2025

Out with the old and in with the new. The chicken statue that has welcomed Torrey Pines’ customers for many decades was removed as part of the renovations being made  Continue Reading »

Ice cream social August 9

Written on August 5, 2025

The Linden Christian Church is hosting an ice cream social Saturday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m. Join the congregation for a deliciously cool treat at the church, located at 17191  Continue Reading »

“Celebrate Youth: The Decades” at the 2025 Fairfax Fair

Written on August 5, 2025

The Fairfax Fair is just around the corner and the more the merrier when it comes to booths of food and games at the park. The Fairfax Optimist Club wants  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Community Calendars available

Written on August 5, 2025

The free 2025-26 Fairfax Community Calendars are now available at Fairfax businesses, including Farmers State Bank, Daybreak Cafe, Fairfax Agency, City Hall, and Community Hospital-Fairfax. These calendars include local business  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Fire Department holds golf tournament

Written on August 5, 2025

Daryl Wiley lines up his putt on hole number four at the Tarkio Volunteer Fire Department’s four-man scramble golf tournament. Also pictured are Luke Cox, Trent Brown, and Shannon Wiley.  Continue Reading »

MFA Oil upgrades local Petro-Card 24 stations

Written on August 5, 2025

Upgrades have been made to the MFA Oil Petro Card 24-hour pumps located at First Street and Hwy. 136 in Tarkio. (Submitted photo) MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative,  Continue Reading »

Main Street gets a splash of color: Mural in progress by local artist Kate Ottmann

Written on August 5, 2025

Main Street in Rock Port is starting to look a little different – and a lot more vibrant. At the corner of Cass and Main, passersby can now catch a  Continue Reading »

MFA to close Rock Port AGChoice, will consolidate operations

Written on August 5, 2025

AGChoice’s Rock Port location will close effective August 30, 2025. MFA Incorporated has announced the upcoming closure of its Rock Port AGChoice facility effective August 30, 2025. The decision follows  Continue Reading »

Hope N Reigns hosting events for kids this summer

Written on July 29, 2025

Hope N Reigns Counseling of Tarkio is hosting a free pool party Wednesday, July 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Municipal Pool, 605 S. 3rd Street. Food,  Continue Reading »

TFD hosting golf tournament Aug. 1

Written on July 29, 2025

The Tarkio Fire Department is hosting a four-man scramble golf tournament Friday, August 1, at the Tarkio Golf Course, 1106 Park Street. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun  Continue Reading »

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