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Wine Fest celebrates big success in 7th year
Written on October 5, 2016
Those interested in attending the Great Northwest Wine Fest, Saturday, September 24, were no doubt somewhat skeptical of the weather forecast, but 1,960 people took their chances and experienced the Continue Reading »
100th birthday celebrated
Written on October 5, 2016
Justice E. Tufte, Tarkio, Missouri, celebrated his 100th birthday October 3, 2016, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri. He was born October 3, 1916. A World War II Continue Reading »
Youth archery tournament
Written on October 5, 2016
The fourth annual youth archery tournament, hosted by the Rock Port Lions Club, will be held Sunday, October 9, 2016. Registration is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., and the Continue Reading »
Northwest Missouri Sportsman’s Club donates to Fairfax FFA trap shoot team
Written on October 5, 2016
Troy Cook, president of the Northwest Missouri Sportsman’s Club, right, presents the club’s donation to Fairfax FFA advisor Jeremy Palmer, left. Team members (back, left to right) pictured are: Trey Continue Reading »
Gilbert to be honored Jan. 13 at Fairfax R-3
Written on October 5, 2016
Fairfax R-3 School has announced that John Gilbert, former resident and paralympic gold medalist, will be returning to his hometown Friday, Janury 13, 2017, for an assembly at the school. Continue Reading »
Fairfax Marching Pride
Written on October 5, 2016
The Fairfax Marching Pride competed in the 61st Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree, held October 1, 2016, in Clarinda, Iowa. The Marching Pride placed third in parade competition for high school Continue Reading »
Sharing of the dollars
Written on October 5, 2016
Fairfax Kiwanians and local ministers exchanged the passing of the check for another year of contributions to the Fairfax Ministerial Alliance’s funds used for distributing some joy and happiness at Continue Reading »
Fairfax Kiwanis Club collecting batteries
Written on October 5, 2016
The Fairfax Kiwanis Club has collected discarded batteries from cars, trucks, tractors, combines, and lawn mowers for several years. The batteries are sold to a company, and the Kiwanis, in Continue Reading »
Baptist Church to present “The Fall Feasts of Israel”
Written on October 5, 2016
Jim Fox, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will be speaking at Fairfax Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 19, at 6:00 p.m. during the Wednesday Evening Worship Service. The program Continue Reading »
OATS bus schedule
Written on October 5, 2016
The Atchison County OATS bus schedule for the month of October 2016 follows: Tuesday, October 4 – Atchison County to Shenandoah, Iowa. Monday, October 10 – Tarkio in-town service. Fridays, Continue Reading »
Backpack Buddies program helps community children
Written on October 5, 2016
Many of the children who receive free or reduced-price lunches at school spend long, hungry hours trying to get through weekends, when meals may not be available. Each child enrolled Continue Reading »
Community support makes blood drive successful
Written on October 5, 2016
Melanie Riley is pictured above as she donates blood at the blood drive sponsored by the Fairfax FCCLA and FFA chapters. by Katy Baker Thanks to all of the community Continue Reading »
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