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The Rock Port Band competed in their first parade of the year Saturday, September 9, at Popcorn Day in Hamburg, Iowa. Director Abby Palmer said, “These kids have not only  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax R-3 School Board held a regular meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023. Miles Smith, vice-president, called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Also in attendance were: Brett Johnson,  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Marching Pride will be kicking off their parade season on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. as they march down Fairfax Main Street in full uniform. Everyone is  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Dr. Stephen Waigand, Rock Port Elementary Principal The 2023-2024 school year is off and running! We have 217 students returning to the halls of Rock Port Elementary, including  Continue Reading »

The new staff members at Fairfax R-3 include, from left to right: Amy Fast, Shelley Eaton, Dana Tracy, Alyssa Brink, Jenna Rafe, and Daniel Umbarger. Nick Kemerling and April Clark  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Booster Club is hosting a tailgate dinner at the first Blue Jay home football game this Friday, September 1, 2023, in Rock Port. From 5:30 to 7:00  Continue Reading »

Bob Barnhart and his band, Back Traxx, welcomed everyone to the third annual RPHS All 80’s Reunion Saturday, August 26.   The Groff sisters, Becky, Julia, and Malisa, got together  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax R-3 School Board held a special meeting Friday, August 11, 2023. In attendance were: Chance Clement, Miles Smith, Treyvor Umbarger, Theresa Larson, Brett Johnson and Jon Graves, board  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio R-I Board of Education met August 16, 2023, for a tax rate hearing and a regular meeting. The tax rate hearing was called to order by President Garrett  Continue Reading »

  Niya Smith hangs up her backpack and grabs a snack while attending the Tarkio Elementary open house.   Leslie Rose and her mother, Brittany Corbin, read the instructions left  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School District held an open house last week where students could come meet their teachers. Pictured are Emmett Umbarger and fourth grade teacher Lexi Heck. School started Wednesday,  Continue Reading »

Jared and Kari Meyerkorth finish up their elementary tour with Andy and Eli in time to grab a hamburger or hot dog from the Rock Port Rotary. The family then  Continue Reading »