People & Living

Liles Enterprises, LLC to host Field Day drainage tile demo

Written on June 24, 2026

Liles Enterprises, LLC, will host a drainage tile demonstration field day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at 14814 U.S. Hwy. 59 in Craig, Missouri. There will be a  Continue Reading »

Library to host second annual Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival

Written on June 24, 2026

The Atchison County Library is staying busy this summer with a number of activities. Besides their main event, the summer reading program for children, the library will also once again  Continue Reading »

Free Kids’ Summer Meals

Written on June 24, 2026

Local youth are getting free meals during the week this summer thanks to the Tarkio Nutrition Center. On Friday, June 19, the kids in attendance were able to make their  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit schedule

Written on June 24, 2026

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 »

Letter to the Editor

Written on June 24, 2026

To whom it may concern: When I first ran for a seat on the [Tarkio] board of alderman, I did so with the intentions of making the city better than  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on June 24, 2026

Despite the rainy weather, everyone enjoyed the Tarkio Rodeo and fun-filled weekend events. Thank you to all who put in a lot of hard work to make it a success.  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on June 24, 2026

June 29, 1951 • Effective with the close of business on Saturday, June 30, 1951, the Rock Port office of the Railway Express Agency, Inc. will be closed. Such action  Continue Reading »

Extra! Extra! A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on June 24, 2026

June 29, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Frisco Tornado” with Allan “Rocky” Lane and his stallion Black Jack, “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” and “Ma and Pa Kettle Go To  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on June 24, 2026

June 29, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Comanche Territory” with Macdonald Carey, Maureen O’Hara, and Chas. Drake; “To Please A Lady” with Clark Gable and Barbara  Continue Reading »

Grace Church to host Rock Port Community VBS

Written on June 24, 2026

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 »

On The Spiritual Side…A Separation That Reveals the Truth: The Net

Written on June 24, 2026

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church Another parable that Jesus told, found in Matthew 13:47-50, is the story of the Net. If you have not read it recently,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Traveling Day Camp

Written on June 24, 2026

Atchison County Traveling Day Camp was held last week at the Good News Church in Tarkio. This Christ-centered day camp was sponsored by the Fairfax Methodist Church, Good News Church  Continue Reading »

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