• Bingo at Tarkio Nutrition Center

    The Tarkio Nutrition Center will have bingo every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Tarkio Nutrition Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an hour packed with excitement. There is no cost to join in the games, and prizes are up for grabs for the lucky winners! Come to the Tarkio Nutrition  Continue Reading »

  • Rock Port to host semifinal football game

    Congratulations to the Blue Jays on their quarterfinal football win! The Jays host Concordia this Saturday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Blue Jay Stadium. Go Jays!

  • Fairfax Light Night

    Fairfax’s annual Light Night will be Saturday, November 29, at the Fairfax City Park. The night’s activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the shelter house when Miss Fairfax flips the switch to light up the park. The night will be full of free hot chocolate, sweets, games and prizes. Santa will visit with the  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio/Westboro God and Man services

    The Tarkio/Westboro Ministerial Alliance is hosting God and Man Services this week at 7:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Tarkio. Friday's service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Westboro. A light breakfast will be served each day following the service. The messages each day will be delivered by members  Continue Reading »

  • The Salvation Army, ringing in hope this Christmas season

    Submitted by Monica Bailey, Board Member I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty intentional about how I give of my time and money. I have trusted Salvation Army as an organization and a service for many years. Motivated by a love of God and others, this national 501(c)3 nonprofit is known for spending as  Continue Reading »

  • Santa Claus to visit North Polk Schoolhouse

    The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to see Santa Claus at the North Polk Schoolhouse Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Stop by the schoolhouse at the corner of Hwy. 59 and Park Street in Tarkio to visit with Santa and have your photo taken.

  • Rock Port Christmas Mall

    The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the annual Christmas Mall Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main Street in Rock Port. Local area vendors will showcase their crafts and you can get a head start on your holiday shopping. A Winter  Continue Reading »

  • Eagle Days at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

    Bald eagles migrate southward on the chilly winds of early winter. Dozens or even hundreds typically congregate at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City where they can feed on fish and waterfowl. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host the 46th annual Eagle  Continue Reading »

  • Brownville Fine Arts Association to host Holiday Tour of Homes

    Experience the magic of the holidays on Saturday, December 6, at the Brownville Holiday Tour of Homes. Five stops will be featured this year. Artist Tom Palmerton’s bronze, “The Good Shepherd,” along  with  several  of  Tom’s bronze art pieces, will be featured in the Brownville Christian Church. Tom played a significant role when designing the  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio Parks & Rec to host A Storybook Christmas in Tarkio

    The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board is hosting its fifth annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, on Main Street in Tarkio. This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas in Tarkio.” Light up your golf carts, UTVs, vehicles, trucks, etc. and decorate them with the Christmas storybook theme and take part in  Continue Reading »