People & Living

Submitted by Beverly Clinkingbeard Katherine Rankin Barker was a teacher and contributor to the Betsy Chapin 1981 Remembrance of Childhood School Days articles that ran the past few months in  Continue Reading »

Aaron Schlueter, Tarkio, Missouri, was one of more than 11,200 Iowa State University students who have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester  Continue Reading »

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome back to Brownville, SoulRoot Band. Playing all your favorites from the last six decades, SoulRoot has become one of the most requested  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 »

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 »