People & Living

One way Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) engages in community development and quality of life efforts in Atchison County is by supporting the nonprofit organizations doing wonderful things in our  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Chamber’s annual fireworks show was Friday, July 3. This year’s donations totaled $9,530, just short of the Chamber’s goal of $10,000. Donations received this year, include: Rock  Continue Reading »

Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight  Continue Reading »

Enel Green Power North America continues their commitment to Tarkio Tech’s Wind Energy Tech program for the sixth consecutive year through their scholarship program. Enel was one of the first  Continue Reading »

Atchison County residents and those traveling through had many opportunities to take part in several fun Independence Day/250th Anniversary Celebrations this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who put in  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Bandit Queen,” “Up Front” starring David Wayne and Tom Ewell, and “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” plus three Bugs Bunny  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Meet The Killers” starring Abbott and Costello, “Capt. Carey U.S.A.” with Allan Ladd and Wanda Hendrix, “Excuse My Dust” with Red  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Walking Hills” with Randolph Scott and Ella Raines and “Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone” starring Marjorie Main and  Continue Reading »

Jayne Scott, second from left, was installed as president of Tarkio Rotary Club for the 2026-2027 year by Darryl Lowrey, outgoing president (not pictured). Pictured with Jayne are the members  Continue Reading »

Grace Church is hosting the Rock Port Community Vacation Bible School July 20 through 24, 2026. From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., children in kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy An  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: Chicken Fried Rice Chicken Helper, Tetrazzini Tuna Helper, stuffing mix, saltine crackers, peas,  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax community calendars include Fairfax R-3 School happenings, East Atchison sport-ing events, locals’ birthdays and anniversaries, and local business listings. If you are a Fairfax resident who would like  Continue Reading »