Sewing club to begin January 11

Atchison County 4-H/ Extension Missouri University will host a sewing club in 2025. This club is scheduled to meet January 11 and 25, and February 8 and 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Participants will learn the basics of hand and machine sewing and explore the tools of the trade. They will complete  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Fire Dept. to hold Fish & Chicken Fry

The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish and chicken fry (carp, catfish, and chicken) Saturday, January 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Free-will donations will be accepted for the dine-in or carry-out meal. Delivery will be available for senior citizens living in town in  Continue Reading »

Benefit dinner and silent auction

Pleasant View is hosting a benefit dinner and silent auction for the family of Lacey Pridell, Pleasant View’s Director of Nursing. Her husband, Tim, recently passed away after a battle with cancer. The event will be held Saturday, January 25,  at the Atchison County Memorial Building, 417 S. Main Street, Rock Port. Spaghetti, garlic sticks,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Tech hosting welding showcase Jan. 27

The Tarkio Technology welders are hosting a welding showcase January 27, 2025.  You will be able to view some of the work made by the students and teachers and some items will be for sale. Stop by the Curnutt Center at Tarkio Tech that day and check it out from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Continue Reading »

CH-F Auxiliary to hold soup and chili supper

The Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary will hold their annual soup and chili supper Monday, January 27. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfax School cafeteria. Ticket prices will be $7 for adults, $5 for students, and $3 for children under age 4. The East Atchison Wolves will play Hamburg that evening at  Continue Reading »

Dates set for private pesticide applicator training

The private pesticide applicator license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture is required for producers wanting to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. Agricultural producers needing to obtain or renew certification of this license must take this pesticide safety training every five years. EPA changes in law became effective January 1, 2025. These changes  Continue Reading »

Blood drive in Tarkio

The Tarkio National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC), located at 110 N. 13th Street in Tarkio. Sign up to donate at https://donate.savealifenow.org/.../drive_schedule/84215.

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