Three bridges in Holt, Atchison counties scheduled for deck replacements
2025-04-07 08:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 UTC
The deck replacement project on the Mill Creek Bridge on Holt County Route T has been delayed due to contractor scheduling. The project was scheduled to begin on Monday, April 7, but has been delayed until Tuesday, May 27.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to replace the decks of two bridges in Holt County and one in Atchison County.
During construction, Route T will be closed at the Mill Creek Bridge. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The Mill Creek Bridge is expected to reopen by mid-July 2025.
Once construction is complete, crews will begin work on the U.S. Route 59 bridge over Interstate 29 in Holt County then the Rock Creek Bridge on Atchison County Route F. For more information about this project, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-59-bridge-rehabilitation-atchison-and-holt.
All work is expected to be completed by September 2025.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

Fairfax Farmers Market
2025-05-09 07:00 - 2025-07-31 12:00
The Fairfax Farmers Market has begun for the 2025 season and will be set up at Broadway and Hwy. 59 every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon throughout the summer. All vendors are welcome. There are no fees, but you must supply your own canopy, tables, and chairs. For more information, contact Marilyn Alldredge at 660-744-3146.
Beginning Friday, May 9, the Fairfax Library will have books available for sale for a free-will donation from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This will be held every Friday in conjunction with the Farmers Market.

Tarkio summer meals
2025-05-16 11:00 - 2025-08-19 12:30
Free summer meals for all kids and teens will begin when the school year ends. Meals are free to children under the age of 18 and adults coming with a child can eat free, thanks to Community Services.
The meals will be available weekdays through August 19, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, 412 Main Street. Call 660-736-5725 for more information.
This year, the kids’ summer menu will be the same as the adult menu. For those who don’t want what is on the menu, a turkey/ham and cheese sandwich or peanut butter and jelly sandwich will be available.
Wednesday, August 13 – Shrimp scampi or popcorn shrimp, asparagus, cole slaw, peaches
Thursday, August 14 – Liver and onions or Polish sausage/hot dog, carrots, whole potato, pears
Friday, August 15 – Breakfast sandwich, hash browns, corn, blueberries
Monday, August 18 – Chicken parmesan or chicken patty, Italian blend vegetables, lettuce salad, apricots
Tuesday, August 19 – Sliced ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, applesauce
