People & Living

Rotarians hear update on bus drivers

Written on September 6, 2022

Gary Riley, right, and Mark Moon, left, shared with fellow Rotarians about their roles as bus drivers. Gary has been a bus driver for Tarkio R-I schools for many years.  Continue Reading »

Local artisans needed for holiday market

Written on September 6, 2022

Atchison County Artisans is hosting a Holiday Makers Market at the Tarkio Community Building on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This fun event will provide an  Continue Reading »

4th District American Legion to meet

Written on September 6, 2022

The American Legion 4th District meeting will be held September 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Pony Express Post #359, 2414 S. 4th Street, St.  Continue Reading »

Mobile Food Pantry

Written on September 6, 2022

Atchison County Community Services, Inc., in partnership with Second Harvest, is holding mobile pantry food drops again this year, weather permitting. The next food drop will take place Tuesday, September  Continue Reading »

Tim Sullivan returns to Brownville Concert Hall

Written on September 6, 2022

Western singer/songwriter Tim Sullivan returns to the Brownville Concert Series this month. It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss! He will be in cabaret on Friday  Continue Reading »

Hunters encouraged to contribute to MDC’s Bowhunter Observation Survey this fall

Written on September 6, 2022

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages hunters to help monitor the state’s terrestrial wildlife populations by reporting sightings through the Bowhunter Observation Survey. MDC has conducted an annual Bowhunter  Continue Reading »

Ramps and lane closures along I-29 in Holt and Atchison counties

Written on September 6, 2022

A resurfacing and bridge improvement project on Interstate 29 in Atchison and Holt counties is moving into its next phase. Since July 18, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., working with  Continue Reading »

Planned roadwork

Written on September 6, 2022

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 September 5 – 11.  Continue Reading »

Upcoming online MU Extension Forage and Livestock Hour meetings

Written on September 6, 2022

“As central and southern Missouri cattle producers recovery from the drought proper operational management will be key to optimum profitability,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. MU Extension  Continue Reading »

HHW collection site open September 10

Written on September 6, 2022

The Nodaway County Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway  Continue Reading »

Tar spot of corn confirmed in Missouri

Written on September 6, 2022

Stromata of tar spot covering a leaf with both green tissue and brown senescing tissue. Multiple diseases can occur with tar spot. These black raised dots are the stromata of  Continue Reading »

Sunflower: The story of this summer goddess begins with search for love

Written on September 6, 2022

By Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension The sunflower’s story begins with a tale of unrequited love. According to Greek mythology, the water nymph Clytie fell in love with the  Continue Reading »

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