• NHS hosting blood drive Feb. 18

    Make plans to give a life saving donation February 18 at the Tarkio Activity Center. The Tarkio High School Chapter of National Honor Society will be hosting a Community Blood Center blood drive that day from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the TAC, located at 110 N. 13th Street. You can book a donation time  Continue Reading »

  • East Atchison Winter Homecoming

    Due to winter weather, the East Atchison Winter Homecoming festivities scheduled for Friday, January 23, were postponed. The basketball games against Stewartsville/Osborn have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18, at Fairfax. Homecoming royalty will be crowned Thursday, February 19, following the games against North Andrew at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC). Games will begin at  Continue Reading »

  • Rock Port FFA hosting Pork Loin Dinner

    The Rock Port FFA Chapter invites the community to a Pork Loin Dinner Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port.

  • Fairfax Fire Dept. to hold fish and chicken fry Feb. 21

    The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish and chicken fry (catfish, carp, and chicken) Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Free-will donations will be accepted for the dine-in or carry-out meal. (Phone orders must be placed by 5:30 p.m.) Delivery will be  Continue Reading »

  • Kids’ Korner enrollment

    Kids’ Korner Tarkio R-I Pre-school enrollment will be Monday, February 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Packets are to be returned to the elementary office. Packets will not be accepted before February 23. Enrollment packets will be available for pickup beginning February 9 at the elementary office. You may pick up an enrollment packet  Continue Reading »

  • Bingo at Rock Port Senior Center

    Bingo will only be held once a month during the winter months at the Rock Port Senior Center. The next Bingo games will be Tuesday, February 24 (weather permitting). Games start at 9:45 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The Rock Port Senior Center is located  Continue Reading »

  • LEGO Night at the Atchison County Library

    Get ready to build, create, and imagine at LEGO Night! Join us at the library for an evening of hands-on fun where kids (and kids at heart!) can design their own masterpieces, tackle fun building challenges, and let their creativity shine. Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, there’s something for  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters to thank supporters with breakfasts

    If you are a business who has shown support to the Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters, then you are invited to their supporters’ breakfasts. Supporters of the Tarkio FFA Chapter are invited to a breakfast Friday, February 27, from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Tarkio Ag Building at THS. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage,  Continue Reading »

  • Atchison County Fair Board Fish Fry March 1

    Make plans to attend the Atchison County Fair Board’s annual all-you-can-eat fish fry Sunday, March 1, at the Velma Houts Fair Building on the fairgrounds in Rock Port. Serving will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will include catfish filets, chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, roll, and bottled water. To-go orders will be  Continue Reading »

  • Statewide tornado drill Wednesday at 11 a.m.

    Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week Missouri’s 2026 statewide tornado drill will be held on Wednesday, March 4. This is an opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency while at home, work or school. Sirens will be sounded at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, and  Continue Reading »