People & Living

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) spearheads and supports economic growth and community vitality on many fronts. One of the best uses of our time and dollars is identifying individuals, groups,  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Jeanette Barcus, Certified Natural Health Consultant Dr. Oz is excited about it. The Chinese rely on it. Researchers have good results with it. What is it? It’s The  Continue Reading »

I have been receiving many inquiries this spring and summer about a fast growing, yellowish grass-like weed in home lawns and turf. It grows faster than the surrounding lawn so  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 July 13-19. There may  Continue Reading »

Knox Murphy of Rock Port, Missouri, competed in the pee wee cattle show at the Nodaway County Fair. He is pictured with his calf, Apollo, talking to the judge. (Tammy  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 July 13-19. There may  Continue Reading »

Greg Gubser’s crew works to prepare for a hog roast. The team is partnering with BECAH for their annual summer fundraiser on Saturday, July 18, in Brownville, Nebraska. by Morgan  Continue Reading »

The Northwest Missouri Sportsman’s Club hosted its annual outdoor triathlon Saturday, July 11. The shooting events took place in the Corning bluff country, with golf at Rock Port Golf and  Continue Reading »

Perched atop a garden hose, this precious yellow-throated vireo fledgling was crying out loudly for its mama who was circling intently overhead. Its persistent chirping eventually gave way to peaceful  Continue Reading »

Amidst the flurry of chirping summer birds and colorful floralblooms, I discovered a small, flaming orange leaf. Is this a harbinger of an early autumn? Time will tell. (Submitted by Cindy  Continue Reading »

The recent death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in May 2026 has brought renewed attention to sepsis, a silent but critical medical emergency. Busch, 41, died after severe pneumonia rapidly  Continue Reading »

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