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The annual Tarkio FFA and Ag Department greenhouse sale was held Saturday, May 3, 2025. The greenhouse was filled with hanging baskets, ferns, annual flowers, and vegetables. Pictured are Ben  Continue Reading »

The Nodaway County household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the  Continue Reading »

During the month of April, the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office received 157 calls for service. Twenty-seven of these calls for service resulted in a report. One arrest was made for  Continue Reading »

A graduation ceremony was recently held for Tarkio Technology Institute students who have completed their studies in wind energy, welding and pipe welding, plumbing, HVAC, computer information technology, health occupations  Continue Reading »

Yes, the Westboro Wildcats will be gathering for a reunion in May. The Westboro High School Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, May 17, at 12:00 noon at the new  Continue Reading »

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 can be made to Aleesha Lemar by  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax provided two dumpsters at the City Park this past weekend for residents to dispose of unwanted junk from their homes. Pictured at right is Steve Stevens  Continue Reading »

Members of the Heartland Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association participated in the annual Run for the Son motorcycle ride on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Run for the Son  Continue Reading »

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 »