University of Missouri Extension specialists will offer a full day of discussion and hands-on training on using drones in Missouri agriculture at the MU Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center at Fairfax August 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MU Extension specialists will discuss the kinds of drones being used in agricultural settings including an Continue Reading »
The summer break of 2025 is almost over for the students of Atchison County. The three schools will be holding registration and open houses this week and next for new and returning students. Registration for elementary, junior high, and high school students attending Fairfax R-3 will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Continue Reading »
The first meeting of a new, local Alzheimer’s Support Group will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Rock Port Senior Center, 505 S. Country Club Drive in Rock Port. The meeting is specifically for people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia, or for anyone who wants to Continue Reading »
Formerly Torrey Pines, the two gas stations in Fairfax and Tarkio, Missouri, that are now called The Gas Spot will hold open house celebrations this week. Stop by for raffles, giveaways, and sweet store deals and check out the new look of both facilities. Fill up your vehicles with gasoline while you are there. Customers Continue Reading »
The Nodaway County household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site will be open Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway County maintenance barn, 1516 East Halsey Street, Maryville, Missouri. Brochures are available online at www.nwmorcog.org. Residents of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth counties Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Library will hold the first-ever Books & Breezes Kite Festival, a family-friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate reading, creativity, and the wonder of flight. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio, Missouri, Continue Reading »
The Linden Christian Church is hosting an Ice Cream Social Saturday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m. Join the congregation for a deliciously cool treat at the church, located at 17191 165 Street, Rock Port. The public is invited to attend.
Head Start is hosting an open house Monday, August 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Head Start school, located at 16635 U.S. Hwy. 136, Rock Port. Head Start is a preschool open to children ages 3 to 5 years. For more information, call 660-744-2616. To sign up for Head Start Continue Reading »
Bingo at the Rock Port Senior Center, 505 Country Club Drive, is scheduled the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Games start at 10:00 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The next Bingo games will be August 12.
Join the Atchison County Health Department and Community Hospital-Fairfax for milk and cookies at a community baby shower Wednesday, August 13, to celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month. All expecting parents and new parents with babies and children are welcome to this come and go event from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Atchison County Health Department, Continue Reading »