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Written on July 5, 2022

July 11, 1947 • When S. F. Williams went to his feed lot Wednesday morning, he found 10 of his purebred Poland China Shoats dead and five or six others  Continue Reading »

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

Written on July 5, 2022

July 11, 1947 • An outstanding young violinist William Starr will be heard in a program at David Rankin Hall Monday evening, July 14. Accompanying Mr. Starr at the piano  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on July 5, 2022

July 11, 1947 • Hamburg Reporter: Boys driving around town in a car and throwing firecrackers in a bottle injured a young boy. Clair Solzman was going home when a  Continue Reading »

Summer safety: steps to help stay out of harm’s way

Written on July 5, 2022

Warm weather is here, marking start of summer and outdoor fun. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers tips and resources for the entire  Continue Reading »

Great places to visit in celebration of America’s national parks

Written on July 5, 2022

The National Park Service in the United States has been around for more than a century. Created in 1916, the National Park Service was initially tasked with protecting the country’s  Continue Reading »

Food pantry updates

Written on July 5, 2022

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Food Pantry is low on the following items: pancake mix, syrup, sugar, flour, cooking oil, jelly, fruit juice, laundry soap, dish soap, and  Continue Reading »

Mobile Food Pantry

Written on July 5, 2022

Atchison County Community Services, Inc., in partnership with Second Harvest, will hold a mobile pantry food drop in Tarkio, Missouri, Tuesday, July 19, weather permitting. The food drop will begin  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Library Summer Reading Program

Written on June 28, 2022

Harper Wood decorates a rainbow fish during summer reading at the Tarkio Library. Stason Sundermann and Waylon Blackman paint an ocean scene during summer reading at the Tarkio Library. (Atchison  Continue Reading »

July 4th time to exercise safety and caution. Have fun, but be safe while celebrating.

Written on June 28, 2022

Independence Day is the time when many people plan to attend fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or just enjoy the outdoors. The American Red Cross wants you to enjoy a  Continue Reading »

MU Extension Forage and Livestock Hour meeting online in July

Written on June 28, 2022

“Proper management of livestock and forage within a farming operation is key to profitability,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. MU Extension ag field specialists are working together  Continue Reading »

USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports

Written on June 28, 2022

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Atchison County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Tourism Board

Written on June 28, 2022

The Rock Port Tourism Board met Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Mike Farmer, Holly Huntley, Angela Mace, Raechel Schoonover, Jody VanSickle, and Madison Dick. Tami  Continue Reading »

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