People & Living

By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the fifth and sixth graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were given the assignment of asking a  Continue Reading »

The Nodaway County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the  Continue Reading »

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews are focusing on pothole repairs as weather allows and throughout the spring to keep roads as smooth and safe as possible. The public is  Continue Reading »

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at LEGO Night! Join us at the library for an evening of hands-on fun where kids (and kids at heart!) can design their  Continue Reading »

Chili Cook-Off winners Chili Cook-Off winners at the Good News Church in Tarkio are pictured, from left to right: Becky Jones and Will Johnson, tied for 2nd place; and Robin  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church Another parable that Jesus told, found in Luke 18:9-14, is the story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. If you have  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

Boundless Grace in Tarkio, Missouri, is gearing up to host the second annual Prom Project. This project provides an opportunity for students to shop for prom attire without the financial  Continue Reading »

University of Missouri (MU) Extension is offering a healthy cooking class for individuals with diabetes. This free, virtual class called Dining with Diabetes will show participants how to make meals  Continue Reading »

Make plans to attend the Atchison County Fair Board’s annual all-you-can-eat fish fry Sunday, March 1, at the Velma Houts Fair Building on the fairgrounds in Rock Port. Serving will  Continue Reading »

By Linda Kaye Payton Six members of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 met on February 9, 2026. Judy gave an opening prayer. Barb read November’s minutes, which were  Continue Reading »

Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph named 379 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2025 fall semester. Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit  Continue Reading »