• Roast Beef Dinner in Fairfax

    The Fairfax Methodist Men will hold a roast beef dinner Sunday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until they run out of food) at the Fairfax Methodist Church, located at 305 N. Broadway in Fairfax, Missouri. Dine in or carry-out delicious roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, rolls, and desserts  Continue Reading »

  • Baccalaureate for THS Class of 2026

    Baccalaureate for the Tarkio High School Class of 2026 has been set for Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) at the Good News Church in Tarkio. Dinner for the seniors and their immediate family only will begin at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the service at 7 p.m.

  • Rock Port Elementary Scholastic Book Fair

    Rock Port Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, 2026. This event will feature the newest got-to-read books, best-selling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports the Rock Port R-II School District. Scholastic also offers an online shopping option. Shop in the comfort  Continue Reading »

  • MDC will discuss morels and more during upcoming virtual program

    Morel mushroom season has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and other fungi? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual morel hunting program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. MDC staff will discuss the life cycle of mushrooms, habitat and locations for  Continue Reading »

  • Holy Week services at First Lutheran

    First Lutheran Church in Rock Port will be hosting Holy Week and Easter Services this week. Maundy Thursday services will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at the church. Easter services will take place Sunday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Devon Sons will officiate. The church is located at 801 S. Market  Continue Reading »

  • Fairfax Ministerial Alliance hosting Holy Week Services

    The Fairfax Ministerial Alliance is hosting Holy Week Services. A Community Good Friday Service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 3, at the Fairfax Baptist Church. The Methodist Church will provide the message. The alliance is also hosting a Community Sunrise Easter Service at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, at the  Continue Reading »

  • Celebrate Easter with a basket and donate to nursing home

    Pleasant View Nursing Home and Bank Midwest in Rock Port, Missouri, are selling Easter baskets made by the nursing home residents to raise money for their activity fund. The baskets will be stuffed with an Easter cup, bubbles, DIY craft, candy-filled Easter eggs, a stuffed animal, and other goodies. Baskets are $12 each. The Easter  Continue Reading »

  • Easter Egg Hunt After Dark

    The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board members invite everyone to the much-loved Easter Egg Hunt After Dark. This year’s event will take place at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, on the front lawn of Rankin Hall in Tarkio. Be sure to wear head lamps and bring flashlights as not all the eggs glow. The Easter  Continue Reading »

  • Amy Houts to speak at Tarkio branch of Atchison County Library

    The Atchison County Library invites the public to attend its next speaker series featuring author Amy Houts. Amy, an award-winning author of more than 100 picture books, cookbooks, articles, and poetry, will speak at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, at the Tarkio branch. Amy was inspired to write for children when she was a graduate  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio R-I Kindergarten Screenings

    Spring screening for children entering kindergarten at Tarkio R-I in the fall of 2026 will be held April 8, 2026. Call the office to schedule an appointment for a time between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.