A community-wide annual celebration from the 1940s is being reborn this spring in Tarkio. The Tarkiesta celebration will be held on Sunday, May 25. The theme will be centered on celebrating the 200th birthday of David Rankin. In the late 19th century, Rankin became the largest farmer in the United States and a key developer Continue Reading »
The annual Memorial Day Tea will be held Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the High Creek Church (15824 State Hwy. B, Watson, Missouri). This event is held inside the church, so should there be sunshine or rain, you will be free from the elements. You can expect the usual Continue Reading »
A memorial service of worship will be held Sunday, May 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Walkup Grove Cemetery in Atchison County. The worship is sponsored by St. Oswald’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, with Fr. Sidney Breese presiding at this special service. Those in attendance should bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beauty and peace of a Continue Reading »
All Vietnam era veterans who served from August 5, 1965, to April 25, 1975, are invited to a 50-year anniversary recognition Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port. Please plan to arrive at 10:00 a.m. that morning.
The Linden Christian Church is hosting a Memorial Day Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 26, at the church located at 17191 165th Street, Rock Port. The meal is $18 per plate with children five and under free.
Dannye Bradfield is retiring after 35 years of service. Stop by Oswald Crow at 319 S. Main, Rock Port, Friday, May 30, to wish her well.
The First Christian Church, Rock Port, Missouri, will host its second women’s conference Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31. All women are invited to this free event, “Mountain Movers – Defined.” The doors will open Friday night at 5:00 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday morning, the doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Continue Reading »
Atchison County Health Department, along with the Tarkio Health and Wellness Committee, is hosting a Mental Health Party Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Community Building in Tarkio from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event is free to the public and everything at the Continue Reading »
The Rock Port High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Honor class pictures will be taken at 1:30 p.m. (oldest to youngest). Cake, nuts, mints, and bottled water will be served. Free-will donations will be taken at the door. Please reserve your seats Continue Reading »
Eagle Lake Camp will be June 2-6. More information will be published closer to the event.