People & Living

The governing board of the Tarkio Rotary Club was installed by Darryl Lowrey, president, right. Pictured being sworn in are, from left to right: Don White, secretary-treasurer; Johnnie Davis, sergeant-at-arms;  Continue Reading »

Marisa Hedlund presented a program on The Inn on Main in Fairfax. She and her husband, Chris, have opened an Airbnb in Fairfax. The Fairfax Kiwanis Club enjoyed an informative  Continue Reading »

Lora Lea (Gubser) Owen and her husband, Randy, will be inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame August 17 at the Iowa State Fair. Lora Lea grew up in  Continue Reading »

Lindsey and Spencer Barnes of Westboro, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Boyd Olin Barnes. Boyd was born at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025,  Continue Reading »

James and Amber Zumbrunnen of Fairfax, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their twin boys, Jace Owen and Jett Irvin Zumbrunnen. The twins were born on Tuesday, June  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 »

Tarkio First Baptist Church invites children ages preschool-5th grade to Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School, where attendees will marvel at Jesus and live for His glory! There’s no greater joy  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry board meeting The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry board met Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with 11 members present. Churches represented were Fairfax – Baptist, Christian, Methodist, and Presbyterian; Tarkio  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church  In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. ~ Ephesians 6:16,  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out  Continue Reading »

July 21, 1950 • Truby Shineman, Roger Bowness, Henry Moore, and Dean Johnson played with theAmerican Legion Junior All Stars in a game Sunday night at the City stadium with  Continue Reading »

July 21, 1950 • Showing at The Tarkio Theatre: “Hoedown” with Eddy Arnold, “Jiggs and Maggie In Court,” “Rachel and the Stranger” with Loretta Young and Robert Mitchum, “When Willie  Continue Reading »