People & Living

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 »

Submitted by Maria Reed, Administrator Summer is in full swing! Rock Port Senior Center is full of fun this summer. Oak Pointe of Maryville hosted an ice cream social here  Continue Reading »

Donna and Bob Fleming entertained the members of the Tarkio Rotary Club on June 23, 2026, with music selections and words of wisdom from George Washington. (Anita Sutter photo)

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church I hope this article finds you enjoying a good summer season. It seems we all have time for more travel and  Continue Reading »

Susette Taylor, Atchison County Clerk and Secretary to the Board of Equalization, has announced that the Board of Equalization will begin hearing appeals at 9:30 a.m. on July 23, 2026.  Continue Reading »

July 6, 1951 • The Western Auto Store, under the new management of Larry Goodson, is holding a grand re-opening. Sales include: Wizard refrigerator, $184.95; Western flyer bicycle, $34.99; power  Continue Reading »

July 6, 1951 • Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Lindsay moved last Thursday to Collins Hall at Tarkio College and will be in charge of the boys’ dormitory. They will also  Continue Reading »

July 6, 1951 • John James Steele, 90, one of the county’s oldest and best known citizens, died at the Fairfax Community Hospital Monday. When he was only 16 years  Continue Reading »

Be sure to take part in all of the fun 4th of July and 250th Anniversary Celebration activities taking place in Rock Port Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4.  Continue Reading »

The first meeting for any Fairfax youth wanting to participate in the 2026 Fairfax Fair Miss Fairfax and Junior Miss Fairfax Contest will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16,  Continue Reading »

Join the Community Blood Center and Rock Port United Methodist Church in saving a life with a blood donation Monday, July 20. You can donate blood from 2:00 to 6:00  Continue Reading »