People & Living

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has planned in Atchison County for the week of August 7-13, 2023.  Continue Reading »

Nita Whitney of Auburn, Nebraska, has her art displayed at the Morton-James Public Library in Nebraska City, Nebraska, through August 29. (Submitted photos)   The “Just Nita” art exhibit runs  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Prairie Conservation Area in northeast Atchison County is one of the few known high quality prairies remaining in the glaciated plains of north Missouri. It features a very diverse  Continue Reading »

Katey Kroeger watched as Chase Chamberlain worked with his son, Dash. Swimming lessons were held July 24-27.   Rachel Jenkins worked with the upper level swimmers as they learned the  Continue Reading »

MDC is in the early phases of restoring native wildflowers and warm-season grasses to a portion of the Bilby Ranch Conservation Area in Nodaway County.   Phil Boyer, MDC wildlife  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Tourism Board met Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Rock Port City Hall. Members present were Holly Huntley, Charlie Clodfelter, Mark Schoonover, Jody VanSickle, Madison  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 31 through August  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Park Board met Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the city park. Members present were Jennifer Geib, Sheena Roup, Tawni Ellis, Amber Graham, Andrea Cook  Continue Reading »

The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1923: • United  Continue Reading »

Mary McAdams and Steve McAdams, children of the late Chub and Margaret McAdams of Tarkio, let their freak fly with their homemade hippie garb at the McAdams Family Reunion.    Continue Reading »

Pleasant View Nursing Home held a cornhole tournament Saturday, July 29, at the Rock Port City Park. First place went to Dan Boden, left, and George Childers, right. The tournament  Continue Reading »

Maisy Jean Deatz Brett and Molly Deatz, Rock Port, Missouri, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Maisy Jean. She was born at 6:27 a.m. on July 20,  Continue Reading »