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Fireworks donations for this year’s display are coming in slow. Help make this year just as awesome as last. Donations may be sent to Craig Corken at Oswald Crow Agency,  Continue Reading »

American Legion members (left to right) Steve Duren, Bud Harger, Jack Smith and Jim Giddinge worked with the third graders and let them practice the proper folding of the flag.  Continue Reading »

K.J. Lewis, agent with American Family Insurance, Rock Port, is leaving the insurance business. Lewis graduated from Fairfax High School in 1964. He was then drafted into the Army from  Continue Reading »

Mad Scientist Isosceles Isaac taught local 4-11 year olds how to “Build A Better World With Science” during four workshops held in Tarkio and Fairfax Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The  Continue Reading »

Mark July 8 on your calendar for the Wing Nuts Flying Circus Fly-In and Air Show at Gould Peterson Municipal Airport east of Tarkio on Hwy. O. This year’s event  Continue Reading »

In 2013, Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) introduced the Business Improvement Grant, designed to encourage growth and development of Atchison County businesses. In its first four years, this grant program  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Rotary Club, established in 1940, celebrates 77 years of service this year. The club is an affiliate of Rotary International (RI). RI was founded in 1905 and is  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Rotary Club held its annual Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Tarkio Golf Course. Pictured enjoying the day on the green are: top – Dave Colflesh,  Continue Reading »

A large piece of Tarkio’s history and heart is now gone with the demolition of the Walnut Inn at 3rd and Main streets. The building’s owners did not keep up  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Nutrition Center has been extremely successful over the years in keeping people of all ages coming through its doors, whether to fill their bellies or for a bit  Continue Reading »

With the help of the Rock Port School, 47 students have been identified who will need help with school supplies this coming school year. If you would like to help  Continue Reading »

SSM Health St. Francis Hospital and SSM Health Medical Group are excited to announce the opening of SSM Health Cancer Care on June 12, 2017, headed by oncologist Rolando Breier,  Continue Reading »