People & Living

Temperatures have been sweltering this past week in Atchison County and many places have been in heat advisories. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the temperature gauge at Colfax Farmers Mutual  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax invites all female community members to attend the Sweet Dreams are Made of This Women’s Health Seminar on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Continue Reading »

Midwest Data Center and Rock Port Telephone invite their customers to a drive-through only customer appreciation lunch Friday, September 25, 2026. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drive by the  Continue Reading »

Local businesses, clubs and organizations are invited to set up booths, games, and activities of all kinds for Rock Port’s Old Fashioned Saturday Night September 19. More game booths are  Continue Reading »

September 14, 1951 • At the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Across The Badlands” starring Charles Starrett, “The Mating Season” starring Gene Tierney and John Lund, and “Never A Dull Moment”  Continue Reading »

September 14, 1951 • Gambles is holding a Grand Opening with gifts for everyone: Coronado gas range, $104.95; Coronado freezer, $228; Crest “multi-grip” tires, $17.95 each; window glass 8×10, 9¢;  Continue Reading »

September 14, 1951 • At the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Arizona Cowboy” starring Rex Allen, “Counter Spy Meets Scotland Yard” with Howard St. John, “Double Cross Bones” with Donald  Continue Reading »

The 42nd annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night is one month away. Betty Stoner is organizing the event again this year. She said, “We still have plenty of room for more  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio and area community members are invited to give a life-saving blood donation at the Community Blood Center Blood Drive Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Continue Reading »

What’s New in the David Rankin/Tarkio Museum? The Guardian of Rankyn Hall by Magdelania Park, Tirzah M. Vogler, J. P. Vogler, Lupis Vanderslice, and Liberty Smith. The museum, located on  Continue Reading »

It’s almost time for one of Tarkio’s favorite traditions! Grab your friends, bring the kids, and join the Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board, as well as local businesses, organizations, and  Continue Reading »

The gym floor renovation at Fairfax R-3 has not been finished yet, so the East Atchison volleyball matches against North Nodaway on Tuesday, September 1, will be played at the  Continue Reading »