People & Living

Getaways come in many forms. A getaway can be restful and relaxing whether it involves a journey to a small island thousands of miles from home or a favorite campsite  Continue Reading »

A person’s habits can have a strong impact on his or her overall health. Unhealthy habits like smoking and living a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person’s risk for various  Continue Reading »

By Wayne Flanary, Field Specialist Rainfall has been variable from Kansas City northward to the Iowa state line. Some areas have too much rain whereas others have had normal amounts.  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Lori Jones, Atchison County Assessor My office is nearing completion of the real and personal property values for the 2021 tax year. The Missouri State Tax Commission has  Continue Reading »

The following message is from Aron Burke, M.D., Atchison County Health Department, and Community Hospital-Fairfax: Hot weather provides opportunities for kids to enjoy the outdoors. Take steps to keep them  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Fair held a Jackpot Show for sheep Saturday, June 5. Competitors from the four state region were on hand for this early bird show. Jillian Hannah, right,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Sheriff Dennis Martin thanks We Back The Blue organizer Kevin Staples for coordinating the Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner held Saturday, June 5, in the Fairfax High School cafeteria.  Continue Reading »

Pretty in pink peony. (Photo by Cindy Walker Burton) By Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension Peonies serve as the traditional flower of Memorial Day. Their huge, lavish blossoms stand as fragrant sentinels  Continue Reading »

Fifth honorary logo Kinsley Nuckolls, age 7, submitted the honorary logo design for the City of Rock Port for the week of May 26-June 1, 2021. She received a plaque,  Continue Reading »

Tyler Brown with the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department helps with their annual boot drive.

Jesse and Mabel Baker are pictured with their daughter, Sharon, as they were featured on the cover of Wallaces’ Farmer Magazine. By Beverly Clinkingbeard Mabel Baker of rural Northboro, Iowa,  Continue Reading »

Margie Beaty Strautman, widow of Everett L. Strautman, and a former 30-year resident of Tarkio, will celebrate her 100th birthday on June 11. Joining her in Kansas City for the  Continue Reading »