People & Living

by Cindy Walker Burton The Midwest is landlocked but I went sailing recently. No water, no boat, no problem. Landlubbers, I went garage sailing. I sailed through eight great garage  Continue Reading »

James Thompson, Rock Port, recently brought this photo to the Atchison County Mail. An article was published in the Tarkio Avalanche on March 20, 1942. “Shown here are the thirty-three  Continue Reading »

By Beverly Clinkingbeard The Tarkio Tech “Tarkiesta” observance and parade was a reminder of the pace of living in times past. As the mule drawn wagon and trailer (a difference  Continue Reading »

Ella Meyerkorth competed in the Nike Outdoor Nationals held June 19-22 at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. She finished 12th in the 100 meter hurdles with a time  Continue Reading »

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday. Whether planning to visit one of  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of June 23-29. There may  Continue Reading »

Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, Missouri, recently announced the assignment of two new troopers to Troop H. The new troopers were members of the  Continue Reading »

The East Atchison Wolves Cross Country Team will be hosting its third annual Run With the Wolves 5K Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Tarkio, Missouri. The event starts in the  Continue Reading »

Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, has published the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring Term 2025. To qualify for the President’s List, students must maintain a grade point average  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 »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: tomato juice (46 oz. can), saltine crackers, brownie mix, creamy peanut butter (16 oz.), Tuna Helper,  Continue Reading »

The front lawn of the Tarkio Nutrition Center recently received a beautiful renovation called Marvin’s Garden. Marvin Bulger and his wife, Kay, moved to Tarkio several years back and built  Continue Reading »