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SUMMARY:Three bridges in Holt\, Atchison counties scheduled for deck replacements
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDuring 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. \nOnce 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. \nAll work is expected to be completed by September 2025. \nAll 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.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/three-bridges-in-holt-atchison-counties-scheduled-for-deck-replacements-starting-in-april/
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SUMMARY:Tarkio summer meals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nWednesday\, August 13 – Shrimp scampi or popcorn shrimp\, asparagus\, cole slaw\, peaches \nThursday\, August 14 – Liver and onions or Polish sausage/hot dog\, carrots\, whole potato\, pears \nFriday\, August 15 – Breakfast sandwich\, hash browns\, corn\, blueberries \nMonday\, August 18 – Chicken parmesan or chicken patty\, Italian blend vegetables\, lettuce salad\, apricots \nTuesday\, August 19 – Sliced ham\, sweet potatoes\, green bean casserole\, applesauce
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/tarkio-summer-meals/
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SUMMARY:Registration this week and next at Atchison County schools
DESCRIPTION:The summer break of 2025 is almost over for the students of Atchison County. The three schools will be holding registration and open houses this week and next for new and returning students. \nRegistration for elementary\, junior high\, and high school students attending Fairfax R-3 will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday\, August 6\, in the school library. The back-to-school night is scheduled for Tuesday\, August 19\, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The first day of school will be Wednesday\, August 20\, with classes starting at 7:55 a.m. and dismissing that day at 12:08 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch will be served. \nRegistration for all (new and returning) Tarkio Elementary students is Wednesday\, August 6\, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the elementary school. Registration for returning Tarkio Junior High and High School students will be held Thursday\, August 7\, at the high school. The breakdown of registration times that day are: seniors\, 8:00-9:00 a.m.; juniors\, 9:00-9:30 a.m.; sophomores\, 9:30-10:00 a.m.; freshmen\, 10:00-10:30 a.m.; 8th graders\, 10:30-11:00 a.m.; 7th graders\, 11:00-11:30 a.m.; and 6th graders\, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Registration for new junior high and high school students at Tarkio R-I will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday\, August 8\, at the high school. If those days and times do not work for your family\, please contact the high school office to schedule an alternative time to register (high school\, 660-736-4118 and elementary\, 660-736-4177). An open house will be held Monday\, August 18. An orientation for 6th graders will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the high school and the high school open house will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The elementary open house will be held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. School will resume from summer break Wednesday\, August 20\, with a full day of classes (8:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.). \nRegistration for returning Rock Port Elementary students (K-5) will be held in the school cafeteria Tuesday and Wednesday\, August 12 and 13\, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Registration for returning Rock Port High School students will be held Tuesday\, August 12\, at the following times: juniors and seniors\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; and freshmen and sophomores\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Returning Rock Port Jr. High students in grades 6th-8th will register Wednesday\, August 13\, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Students new to the district will register Wednesday\, August 13\, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Welcome Back-to-School Picnic sponsored by Midwest Data Center will be held Monday\, August 18\, from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. in the cafeteria (hamburgers and hot dogs will be served). Meet Your Teacher Night will also take place that night. Elementary students can meet their teachers and drop off their school supplies from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. An orientation for 6th graders and new students will be held in the south gym from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. that night. The new school year begins Wednesday\, August 20\, with a full day of classes (7:50 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for high school and 8:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. for elementary).
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/registration-this-week-and-next-at-atchison-county-schools/
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SUMMARY:Grand openings to take place at The Gas Spots in Fairfax and Tarkio
DESCRIPTION:Formerly Torrey Pines\, the two gas stations in Fairfax and Tarkio\, Missouri\, that are now called The Gas Spot will hold open house celebrations this week. Stop by for raffles\, giveaways\, and sweet store deals and check out the new look of both facilities. Fill up your vehicles with gasoline while you are there. Customers can also complete raffle entries the week leading up to the grand openings. On the day of the events\, the stores will be running a food special: buy one large pizza\, get a personal pizza free. \nA grand opening at The Gas Spot in Fairfax\, 411 U.S. Hwy. 59\, will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, August 8. The Fairfax Improvement Foundation will be holding a ribbon cutting there at 12:00 noon. \nA grand opening at The Gas Spot in Tarkio\, 20286 U.S. Hwy. 59\, will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, August 9. The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting there at 4:00 p.m. \nThese events will be a great time to meet the staff in attendance\, as well as Brand Manager Alicia LaFollette\, Marketing and Community Engagement Manager Lindsay Griffith\, and District Manager Kristen Nalle. The stations are owned by Inconvenience\, Inc.\, a women-led company driven by the idea of convenience with conviction. They work to use and spotlight local vendors in their stores and want to be a reliable partner in their customers’ lives and communities. The Tarkio Gas Spot will be featured in an upcoming case study from Seneca Companies.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/grand-openings-to-take-place-at-the-gas-spots-in-fairfax-and-tarkio/
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SUMMARY:Household hazardous waste collection August 9
DESCRIPTION:The Nodaway County household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway County maintenance barn\, 1516 East Halsey Street\, Maryville\, Missouri. \nBrochures are available online at www.nwmorcog.org. Residents of Atchison\, Gentry\, Holt\, Nodaway\, and Worth counties are welcome to participate (ID required). There is no fee to drop-off. It is free for residents only. No commercial or business waste can be accepted. \nExamples of HHW include: household chemicals (bleach\, ammonia\, and cleaners) fertilizers\, pesticides\, brake fluid\, transmission fluid\, household waxes\, Ni-cad\, lithium\, and lead acid batteries\, compact fluorescent light bulbs\, fluorescent tubes\, antifreeze\, oil base paint\, and varnish. No latex paint will be accepted because it can be dried and put into the trash. Directions provided upon request. \nKeep materials in the original container. Do not mix household hazardous wastes together. \nFor further information\, contact Kirk Kopper at 660-582-5121 ext. 4 or email: solid@nwmorcog.org.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-august-9/
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SUMMARY:Books & Breezes Kite Festival this Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison County Library will hold the first-ever Books & Breezes Kite Festival\, a  family-friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate reading\, creativity\, and the wonder of flight. The festival will take place on Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio\, Missouri\, and is open to the public. \nAdmission is free. However\, a suggested $5.00 per person or free will donation for admission will be graciously accepted. Senior citizens and children under the age of 3 are free. This special event supports the future of the Atchison County Library\, including the new facility in Rock Port. \nThe Great American Kite Company who is putting on the show\, is a family run business from Chillicothe\, Missouri. They own one of the nation’s largest collections of giant kites. Owner Sean Beaver described the company as specializing in producing\, planning and managing giant kite displays and festivals with over 15 years of “once-in-a-lifetime” kite shows. \nAttendees will experience perfect views featuring colorful kites soaring through the sky. Community members are encouraged to bring their own kites or use one provided at the festival to participate in public kite flying. \nChildren will have the opportunity to take part in a free kite-making workshop where they can design and decorate their own paper kites. A retail kite store will also be available on-site\, offering a variety of kites for purchase so families can continue the fun at home. \nCommunity partnerships are also a huge part of this event. \n“This event would not be possible without the support of our hosts at the Tarkio airport and our amazing sponsors. We are so grateful that our community is all hands on deck for this event\,” said Jennifer Roup\, Atchison County Library Director. Roup encourages everyone interested to follow the library’s Facebook page for sponsor shout outs and information leading up to the event. \nIn addition to kite-focused activities\, the festival will include food trucks\, inflatable games and more. It will be a day of celebration\, learning\, and connection as Atchison County residents come together to support the library’s mission and future growth. \n“We’re excited to bring families and neighbors together for a day of outdoor celebration\,” said Jennifer Roup\, Director of the Atchison County Library. “This festival is not just about fun – it’s about uniting our community in support of literacy\, imagination\, and the future new library.” \nFor updates on event details\, vendor announcements\, and more\, follow the official event page on  Facebook or youseemore.com/acl.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/books-breezes-kite-show/
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SUMMARY:Ice cream social August 9
DESCRIPTION:The Linden Christian Church is hosting an Ice Cream Social Saturday\, August 9\, at 6:00 p.m. Join the congregation for a deliciously cool treat at the church\, located at 17191 165 Street\, Rock Port. The public is invited to attend.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/ice-cream-social-august-9/
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