People & Living

Formerly Forum

Written on March 3, 2026

March 8, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Cariboo Trail” with Randolph Scott and Gabby Hayes and “Summer Stock” with Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and Eddie  Continue Reading »

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on March 3, 2026

March 9, 1951 • United Telephone Company has purchased from the A.J. Roberts estate, the Atchison County Telephone Company. Management here is being assumed by the Nodaway Telephone Company. •  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on March 3, 2026

March 9, 1951 • Federal Judge Richard M. Duncan has given the judgment that the Pacific Employers Insurance Co. and Francis R. Orshek, Inc. are not liable in Atchison County  Continue Reading »

Mobile food pantry

Written on February 24, 2026

The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, March 9, 2026, at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street in Rock Port, beginning at  Continue Reading »

Author series at Tarkio branch of Atchison County Library

Written on February 24, 2026

The Atchison County Library will host Lillian Autry in a speaker series Thursday, March 19, at the Tarkio Library and Resource Center. Lillian Autry, a 15-year-old writer from southwest Iowa  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on February 24, 2026

Evelyn Heintz, Emma Teten, Norah Watkins, Ryder Herron, and Jax Peregrine will represent Atchison County at the State Wrestling Tournament this week. Good luck! WCF SOF Get ready to build,  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on February 24, 2026

March 2, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Blazing Sun” with Gene Autry and Champion and “Let’s Dance” with Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton. • Melvin  Continue Reading »

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on February 24, 2026

March 2, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Holiday In Havana” with Desi Arnaz and Mary Hatcher, “Renegades of the Stars” with Chas. Starrett, and “Alcatraz Island” with John  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on February 24, 2026

March 1, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Henry The Rainmaker,” “Western Renegades” with Johnny Mack Brown, and “Love That Brute” with Paul Douglas, Jean Peters, and  Continue Reading »

Audition for Liberty Theatre’s production of “Descendants: The Musical”

Written on February 24, 2026

Liberty Theatre in Rock Port, Missouri, invites everyone ages sixth grade and up to come to the theatre on Sunday, March 15, and Monday, March 16, to audition for Disney’s  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit schedule

Written on February 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 »

Food Pantry updates

Written on February 24, 2026

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: grape juice (64 oz.), complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), flour (5 lbs.), boxed potatoes (au  Continue Reading »

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