People & Living

Community Hospital-Fairfax will hold a high-energy dueling piano show by Howl at the Moon’s Howl2Go Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Tarkio Community Building. Those with VIP Access passes may  Continue Reading »

A retirement reception will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Tarkio R-I Superintendent’s office for retiring teachers Casey Martin and Jayne Martin. Stop by from 1:00 to 3:00  Continue Reading »

Steve Stoner, son of Shirley and the late Randall Stoner, retired on May 1, 2026, concluding a nearly 46‑year career providing accounting support and financial leadership to agricultural businesses across  Continue Reading »

South Dakota State University announced Oliver Smith of Fairfax, Missouri, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Smith is a student in SDSU’s Jerome J.  Continue Reading »

Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional  Continue Reading »

Cameron Oswald of Fairfax, Missouri, graduated from Kansas State University May 13, 2026. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. Cameron is the son of Josh and  Continue Reading »

On May 9, 2026, Collin Hedlund graduated from North Central Missouri College-Savannah. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science Industrial Technology with Certificates in Robotics and Maintenance. His parents  Continue Reading »

The descendants of Philip and Anna (Roub) Henn gathered for their 74th annual family reunion on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Braddy Hall in Braddyville, Iowa. The reunion was attended  Continue Reading »

Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: tomato juice (46 oz.), complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), soups (cream of mushroom, chicken noodle,  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor David Shadinger, Rock Port & Watson United Methodist Churches Have you ever felt forgotten by God? The writer of Psalm 13 clearly did. The psalmist cries out,  Continue Reading »

Dr. Marc Long is the new pastor of Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Missouri. He and his wife, Lisa, recently moved to Atchison County from Yankton, South Dakota, where he was  Continue Reading »