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City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen

Written on December 17, 2024

City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Danielle Kephart did roll  Continue Reading »

Farm Bureau moving to new location

Written on December 17, 2024

Atchison County Farm Bureau in Rock Port, Missouri, will be moving December 26 from 518 S. Main Street to 103 US Highway 136 W. They will be open for business  Continue Reading »

Missouri Freedom Quilters present Quilts of Valor

Written on December 17, 2024

The Quilt of Valor Foundation sent a quilt to the Missouri Freedom Quilters, who then presented the quilt to Kenneth Brandon. He served in the United States Marine Corps from  Continue Reading »

A visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Written on December 17, 2024

Brett and Maren Garst were at the Community Center in Watson, Missouri, to see Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and share their wish lists for Christmas.

Holiday schedule and deadlines

Written on December 17, 2024

The Atchison County  Mail will have early deadlines for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The deadline for the December 26 edition is Wednesday, December 18, at 5:00 p.m. The  Continue Reading »

Corbyn Jakub named KMAland Missouri Football Player of the Year

Written on December 17, 2024

Rock Port’s Corbyn Jakub was named the KMAland Missouri Football Player of the Year for 2024. (KMAland graphic) By Trevor Maeder The wizardry of senior quarterback Corbyn Jakub produced many  Continue Reading »

Letters to Old Saint Nicholas

Written on December 17, 2024

First graders send letters to Santa Mrs. Bredensteiner’s and Mrs. Geib’s Rock Port Elementary first grade classes made a trip to the Atchison County Mail on Monday, December 16, 2024,  Continue Reading »

Mrs. Claus Story Time

Written on December 10, 2024

Mrs. Claus will be reading to children this week at two Atchison County Library locations. Children are invited to stop by the Rock Port Library on Tuesday, December 10, the  Continue Reading »

Kids’ Christmas shopping event

Written on December 10, 2024

Slemp and Sons Trucking is hosting the annual Kids’ Christmas Shopping Event on Friday, December 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmers State Bank in Tarkio. This event  Continue Reading »

School Christmas concerts

Written on December 10, 2024

Atchison County schools are preparing for their Christmas concerts for family, friends, and the local community. –– The Rock Port Music Department will present A Night With the Arts +  Continue Reading »

Benefit supper and auction for Dina and Eddie Ridley

Written on December 10, 2024

A benefit supper and auction for Dina (Johnson) and Eddie Ridley will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Fairfax Community Room/Firehouse in Fairfax, Missouri. Serving for the supper  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Presbyterian Church to hold program of Christmas music

Written on December 10, 2024

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will present a program of Christmas music during the worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 15. The church is located  Continue Reading »

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