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People & Living
Some surprising benefits of blueberries
Written on July 18, 2023
Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast Continue Reading »
Sidney Iowa Rodeo celebrates 100th anniversary
Written on July 18, 2023
In 1923, during the annual Old Soldiers Reunion being held in Sidney, Iowa, Henry and Earl Tackett offered to furnish some entertainment with a real rodeo. Model T cars, buggies Continue Reading »
Planned roadwork
Written on July 18, 2023
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 17-23. All road Continue Reading »
MDC notes rare sandhill cranes nesting at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge
Written on July 18, 2023
Sandhill cranes are rare in Missouri, especially nesting pairs, like these prancing and strolling birds at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Holt County. Dan Staples of Mound City, Continue Reading »
Melissa Lang graduates from Missouri State University
Written on July 18, 2023
Missouri State University awarded 2,953 degrees to students in spring 2023. The commencement ceremonies took place May 19, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena. Melissa Lang of Tarkio, Missouri, graduated Continue Reading »
New Arrivals
Written on July 18, 2023
Porter Lee Pfeifer Josh and Shelby (Bremer) Pfeifer, Omaha, Nebraska, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Porter Lee Pfeifer. Porter was born at 9:31 a.m. on July Continue Reading »
Tarkio Rotary Club
Written on July 18, 2023
Koch named Tarkio Rotary Club president Tarkio Rotary Club outgoing president Brad Mathers, left, installed Bob Koch, right, as the 2023-24 Tarkio Rotary president. The ceremony took place at the Continue Reading »
Twists & Turns
Written on July 18, 2023
The Rock Port Community Vacation Bible School was held July 10-14 at the Baptist Church and First Christian Church. Children attending learned new songs (above and at right). Twists Continue Reading »
Food Pantry updates
Written on July 18, 2023
Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Food Pantry is low on the following items: cereal, sugar, cooking oil, canned peas, shampoo, body wash, and toothpaste. Items can be taken Continue Reading »
On The Spiritual Side…Place your faith in God
Written on July 18, 2023
Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller. Continue Reading »
Plans begin for this year’s Old Fashioned Saturday Night
Written on July 18, 2023
It will soon be time for Old Fashioned Saturday Night. This year’s event will be September 16. At this time, Little Tuggers Tractor Pull and Duncan’s Carriage Rides are set Continue Reading »
Managing your livestock when forages are limited
Written on July 18, 2023
A forage meeting from the University of Missouri Extension will be held Thursday, August 3, at the Nodaway County Administration Building in Maryville, Missouri, starting at 1:00 p.m. Spring forage Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
