People & Living

Rotarians hear update on Outlaw Wind Project

Written on February 25, 2020

Nate Salmond was the guest speaker at the February 18, 2020, meeting of the Tarkio Rotary Club. He gave an update on the Outlaw Wind Project that will install 91  Continue Reading »

MRTA to meet

Written on February 25, 2020

The Atchison-Holt Unit of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel (MRTA) will meet March 5 at Paula’s Café in Craig. This is a 9:00 a.m. brunch meeting.  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Sorosis learns about Romania

Written on February 25, 2020

Diana Vernon presented a program on her trip to Romania. She is holding a plate a local lady had made. (Photo submitted by Debbie Johnson) Submitted by Georgia Gilley Fairfax Sorosis  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit schedule

Written on February 25, 2020

OATS Transit provides transportation for the rural general public, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The March schedule from Atchison County is as follows: To Shenandoah: March 3 (1st Tuesday  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Food Pantry needs

Written on February 25, 2020

The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, crackers, flour, mandarin oranges, small canned hams, chicken, cake mixes, frosting, cereal, toothpaste,  Continue Reading »

BFAA and BCS announce new jazz organization and fundraising concerts

Written on February 25, 2020

The Brownville Fine Arts Association (BFAA) has introduced the launch of the Brownville Jazz Retreat (BJR), to be held June 24-27, 2020, in Brownville, Nebraska. BJR is an organization dedicated  Continue Reading »

Fairfax FFA Boosters Coyote Hunt

Written on February 25, 2020

Twelve teams competed in the second annual Fairfax FFA Boosters Coyote Hunt and harvested 12 coyotes in the 24-hour hunt. The winning team was Justin and Kyle Harrison from Oregon  Continue Reading »

USDA reminds producers of Feb. 28 deadline for CRP general sign-up

Written on February 25, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general sign-up that there is less than one week before the enrollment deadline  Continue Reading »

Kiwanis Corn Yield Contest winners

Written on February 25, 2020

Fairfax Kiwanis Club recently hosted the 72nd annual Corn Yield Contest. Pictured above, left to right, are: Danny Kemerling, Kiwanis president; Aleesha Ball Lemar, FFA advisor; Josh Smith, first place;  Continue Reading »

Cub Scouts hand out a big prize

Written on February 25, 2020

Tarkio Cub Scout Pack 88 held a “Great Outdoor Fun Pack” giveaway to include a camping chair, hammock, bluetooth speaker, cooler with ice packs, picnic blanket, Cub Scout popcorn and  Continue Reading »

Leadership NW Missouri program begins 20th year

Written on February 18, 2020

The 20th class of Leadership Northwest Missouri is pictured during its recent opening retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. Class members shown from front to back, left to right  Continue Reading »

ACDC board meeting

Written on February 18, 2020

The Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) board met February 12, 2020. Present were: Bob Alldredge, Roger Martin, Lori Seymour, Eryn Stepp, and Craig Corken, board members; Monica Bailey, executive director;  Continue Reading »

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