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A rare piece of quilting history has made its way back to Tarkio after 97 years.   Ninety-seven years ago (1928 to be exact), a quilt top was made and  Continue Reading »

Tarkiesta was first celebrated in August of 1941, suspended during WWII, then resumed in 1946. The festival was last held about 75 years ago. Pictured is an early Tarkiesta on  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Technology Institute is hosting a blood drive Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 404 N. 13th Street in Tarkio. Sign up at savealifenow.org/group and  Continue Reading »

FAIRFAX Indoor/Outdoor/Estate Sale 205 South Broadway Street, Fairfax Friday, May 2 Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4 Furniture, clothes, tools, knickknacks, electronics, kitchen items, and gardening tools. All negotiable. Straub  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax will have dumpsters available on the west side of the Fairfax City Park Friday morning, May 2, through Sunday evening, May 4, or until they are  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Farmers Market will begin Friday, May 2, 2025. It will be set up at Broadway and Hwy. 59 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All vendors are welcome.  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of April 28-May 4. There  Continue Reading »

Atchison County establishments that sell food and drinks receive health inspections, once, twice, or three times a year depending on the type of foods sold and risk to the public.  Continue Reading »

Tarkio R-I Board of Education members Brooke Vette, back right, and Jamie Barnett, front right, are sworn in by board secretary Lanette Hogue, left. (Erica Taylor photo)   The Tarkio  Continue Reading »

Dr. Rex Bollinger administered the Oath of Office to incumbent board member Afton Schomburg, left, and new board member Theresa Crawford, right. The Rock Port R-II Board of Education held  Continue Reading »

Free summer meals for all kids and teens will begin when the school year ends. Meals are free to children under the age of 18 and adults coming with a  Continue Reading »

105th annual Fairfax High School Alumni Banquet The 105th annual Fairfax High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school. Reservations  Continue Reading »