People & Living

If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1925, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. University of Missouri Extension, the MU  Continue Reading »

Dean Sparks, president of the board of Tarkio Technology Institute, noted that January 5, 2025, was the fifth anniversary of Tarkio Tech’s opening. The school has 41 students this year.  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– Private Rites by Julia Armfield, Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey, The Medici Return by Steve  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 »

The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance will host a praise service Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Baptist Church, 109 E. Calhoun Street in Rock Port.

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), fruits (15-20 oz. – mixed fruit, peaches, pears, pineapple, mandarin oranges), complete  Continue Reading »

by Cindy Walker Burton How can you mend a broken heart? How can you stop the rain from falling down? How can you stop the sun from shining? What makes  Continue Reading »

 From the Gospel of John Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church Often when speaking of events or schedules, I will mention an activity or give a verbal  Continue Reading »

The American Legion Department of Missouri 4th District meeting will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. (Don’t forget that this is the start of Daylight Savings Time).  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Nutrition Center is looking for volunteers to deliver meals on Fridays from March 7 through April 4. If you are able to deliver on these days, please message  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Renewal has been gratified to see their Property Improvement Grant utilized so well over the last few years. This year the funds were awarded in record time and the  Continue Reading »

March 9, 1950 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Scene of the Crime” with Van Johnson and Gloria DeHaven and “My Friend Irma.” • The S.J. Peterson Construction  Continue Reading »