People & Living

The Atchison County Library is staying busy this summer with a number of activities. The library will also once again be sponsoring its Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival Sunday,  Continue Reading »

The 42nd annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night will be held September 19, 2026. The event is held on Main Street in Rock Port. The festivities will start at 5:00 p.m.  Continue Reading »

Play Mahjong at the Tarkio Nutrition Center Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 421 Main Street. Everyone is welcome to learn and  Continue Reading »

One way Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) engages in community development and quality of life efforts in Atchison County is by supporting the nonprofit organizations doing wonderful things in our  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Chamber’s annual fireworks show was Friday, July 3. This year’s donations totaled $9,530, just short of the Chamber’s goal of $10,000. Donations received this year, include: Rock  Continue Reading »

Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight  Continue Reading »

Enel Green Power North America continues their commitment to Tarkio Tech’s Wind Energy Tech program for the sixth consecutive year through their scholarship program. Enel was one of the first  Continue Reading »

Atchison County residents and those traveling through had many opportunities to take part in several fun Independence Day/250th Anniversary Celebrations this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who put in  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Bandit Queen,” “Up Front” starring David Wayne and Tom Ewell, and “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” plus three Bugs Bunny  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Meet The Killers” starring Abbott and Costello, “Capt. Carey U.S.A.” with Allan Ladd and Wanda Hendrix, “Excuse My Dust” with Red  Continue Reading »

July 13, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Walking Hills” with Randolph Scott and Ella Raines and “Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone” starring Marjorie Main and  Continue Reading »

Jayne Scott, second from left, was installed as president of Tarkio Rotary Club for the 2026-2027 year by Darryl Lowrey, outgoing president (not pictured). Pictured with Jayne are the members  Continue Reading »