• 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.

  • Joy Seekers returns

    Following a winter break, Joy Seekers grief support group will reconvene Thursday, April 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Rock Port United Methodist Church. The group meets the second Thursday of each month led by Dianna Carpenter, and is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. In addition  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio Spring Rummage Sale

    The Spring Rummage Sale will be Friday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tarkio Legion Building at 3rd and Broad streets. Donations can be dropped off at the legion building March 30 and 31 and April 1-3 and 6-8 from 1-4  Continue Reading »

  • Hurst Greenery open house

    Hurst Greenery, located at 30208 150th Street in rural Westboro, Missouri, will host its open house Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come check out the geranium special or grab a hanging basket, tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. If you tell Blake the best joke, you will get a free 4 inch plant  Continue Reading »

  • Ralph Greer Pancake Feed

    The Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 will host its pancake feed Sunday, April 12. Stop by the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main Street in Rock Port from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and enjoy a delicious breakfast for lunch while donating to a good cause.

  • Mobile food pantry

    The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, April 13, 2026, at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street in Rock Port, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles should drive east on Calhoun Street along the north side of the school. Supplies are limited, but the food is free to  Continue Reading »

  • Blue Jay Relays

    Rock Port R-II students will have school Monday, April 13. There will not be school at Rock Port R-II on Tuesday, April 14, as Rock Port will host Blue Jay Relays that day. The meet starts at 1:30 p.m. at Blue Jay Stadium. East Atchison will also compete at this event.

  • Bank hosting cookout April 15

    Tarkio’s Farmers State Bank is excited to invite you to a Tax Day Community Cookout Wednesday, April 15, 2026. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., stop by the bank at 512 Main Street in Tarkio and enjoy burgers, hot dogs, chips, and homemade desserts.

  • Fundraiser meal for Atchison County Traveling Day Camp

    A fundraiser meal for the Atchison County Traveling Day Camp will be held Sunday, April 19, at Fairfax Methodist Church (305 N. Broadway, Fairfax Missouri) from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. (while supplies last). Stop by and enjoy hand-breaded tenderloin sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, sides, and desserts, then enjoy entertainment provided by the Ladies in Black at  Continue Reading »

  • Rock Port UMC to host fish fry

    The Rock Port United Methodist Church will be hosting a fish fry Sunday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, located at 211 W. Opp. Come enjoy tasty catfish, chicken strips, sides, desserts, water, and tea for $12 per person (ages 6 and under eat for free). Everyone is invited to  Continue Reading »