People & Living

Christmas arts and crafts show

Written on December 2, 2025

The annual Christmas arts and crafts show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The show is billed as  Continue Reading »

Brownville Fine Arts Association to host Holiday Tour of Homes

Written on December 2, 2025

Experience the magic of the holidays on Saturday, December 6, at the Brownville Holiday Tour of Homes. Five stops will be featured this year. Artist Tom Palmerton’s bronze, “The Good  Continue Reading »

Owl once again watching traffic on Hwy. 59

Written on December 2, 2025

The owl statue that had been watching over passersby on Hwy. 59 between Tarkio and Fairfax for a long while, and which had been stolen recently, has been replaced by  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Presbyterian Church to hold program of Christmas music Dec. 14

Written on December 2, 2025

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will present a program of Christmas music during the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. The church is located  Continue Reading »

God Perks: My Cup Runneth Over

Written on December 2, 2025

by Cindy Walker Burton The phrase “my cup runneth over” means experiencing an abundance of blessings through God’s divine grace and provision. Psalm 23:5 (NIV) reads “You prepare a table  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Beta Gals sponsoring diaper drive

Written on December 2, 2025

The Rock Port Beta Gals are holding their annual diaper drive benefiting Atchison County families in need of diapers and other baby items. The collection will run from through Saturday,  Continue Reading »

RPMA Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-An-Elder programs

Written on December 2, 2025

The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring the Adopt-A-Family program again this year. The program helps people who are struggling financially with gifts and food for Christmas.  At this time,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro Ministerial Alliance Adopt-a-Child program

Written on December 2, 2025

The Tarkio/Westboro Ministerial Alliance is hosting its annual Adopt-a-Child program for families who have found themselves in a situation that hinders them from providing for Christmas. If you, your family,  Continue Reading »

Shadinger shares information on dementia

Written on December 2, 2025

Dr. David Shadinger, Rock Port/Watson United Methodist minister, was the guest speaker at the Tarkio Rotary Club on Tuesday, November 25. He shared a wealth of information about Alzheimer’s disease  Continue Reading »

Adopt-A-Senior for Christmas project at Tarkio Nutrition Center

Written on December 2, 2025

The Tarkio Nutrition Center has launched their Adopt-a-Senior project. This initiative is designed to support homebound seniors in our community by providing them with warm meals and small gifts during  Continue Reading »

December at the Rock Port Senior Center

Written on December 2, 2025

Submitted by Maria Reed, Administrator Christmas time is here… Be sure to come in and join us for lunch throughout December. We will be enjoying laughter, friendship, and holiday spirit.  Continue Reading »

Food Pantry update

Written on December 2, 2025

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: fruits (15-20 oz. – mixed fruit, peaches, pears, pineapple, mandarin oranges), tomato juice (46 oz. can),  Continue Reading »

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