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Tarkio Chamber of Commerce is hosting a window decorating contest for Tarkio residences and businesses. All windows must be decorated and entered with the Chamber by Sunday, November 30. To  Continue Reading »

Santa Claus to visit North Polk Schoolhouse The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to see Santa Claus at the North Polk Schoolhouse Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is giving away $750 in Chamber Bucks this year. There will be three winners of $250 each. The drawing will be held during the  Continue Reading »

Jack Meyerkorth breaks through an arm tackle and gets an escort by Logan Ellis.   Desmond Chaney, along with Quentin Jackson, fill the hole at the line.   Ryder Herron  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax held its “Blue Without You” Light Night with Santa Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the hospital in Fairfax, Missouri. Santa Claus had the honor of turning on the  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting Monday, November 17, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Tabitha Wintz, mayor, at 6:00 pm. Roll was  Continue Reading »

Atchison County was notified November 10, 2025, that CodeRed, the company previously used for public alert and notification services, experienced a cybersecurity breach. Despite ongoing efforts, CodeRed has not yet  Continue Reading »

Donate turkeys and hams this holiday season Help locals in need celebrate Thanksgiving by donating a frozen turkey or ham. Donations can be dropped off at Community Services, located at  Continue Reading »

It’s that time of year again! The Tarkio FFA Chapter, with the sponsorship of local businesses and the workmanship of Atchison County Mail staff, will be putting together their annual  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, welcomed Holt County native Clayton Kent as their new Chief Operating Officer last week. After graduating from Craig High School, Clayton attended Pittsburg State University in  Continue Reading »

Heather Howell is the new Postmaster at Rock Port, Missouri. Her Postmaster duties at the local office began November 15, 2025. Heather Howell of Fairfax, Missouri, is the new Postmaster  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Stoner Morgan Services, located at the intersection of 1st and Walnut streets in Tarkio, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Pictured  Continue Reading »