• Rock Port swimming lessons begin June 26

    Rock Port swimming lessons will be Sunday, June 22, through Thursday, June 26, at the Rock Port Municipal Pool. The lessons are free. Parent/Child classes will be 5:30-6:00 p.m. Classes for levels 1-6 (ages 6+) will be 5:25-8:40 p.m. Many volunteers help ensure that the children in our community have the skills necessary to keep  Continue Reading »

  • Atchison County Library Summer Reading Program

    Get ready for four days of fun, learning, and creativity – registration for the Summer Reading Program is officially open! The Atchison County Library is thrilled that it’s time for another amazing week of fun for kids to enjoy! From June 23 to 26, children are invited to take part in a series of vibrant,  Continue Reading »

  • Pleasant View fireworks display

    Pleasant View Nursing Home’s annual fireworks display will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, with entertainment and fireworks starting at 7:30 p.m. (The meal held before the entertainment is strictly for residents and their families only.) The facility is looking for donations towards the purchase of fireworks. If anyone would like to help with this,  Continue Reading »

  • Fellowship cook-out for Fairfax community

    The Ministry Team of Fairfax Methodist Church will sponsor a fellowship cook-out Saturday, June 28. The event is free for the Fairfax community and will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the city park. Everyone is invited to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks.

  • Rock Port Independence Celebration in the Park

    Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following: Thursday, July 3 • Preregistration for the Junior Mrs. and Mr. Firecracker and Mrs. and Mr. Firecracker contest at the park - 7:15 a.m. • Coronation on the stage - 8:00 a.m. • Old vs. Young Volleyball Game -  Continue Reading »

  • Fairfax Legion Post #284 to hold a cook-out fundraiser

    Fairfax Legion Post #284 will hold a cook-out fundraiser Saturday, July 5, in front of Fairfax City Hall at 201 E. Main Street. Legion members will serve hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, and chips from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by for lunch and support the Fairfax American Legion!

  • Adult Book Chat at the library

    The Atchison County Library invites adults to join “Adult Book Chat” at the Fairfax Library, held every second Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each month features a creative, book-themed activity including: making a TBR (To Be Read) jar in July (July 10), creating a book nook in August (August 14), and  Continue Reading »

  • Wingnuts Flying Circus Air Show July 12

    Make plans to attend the Wingnuts Flying Circus Air Show at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio Saturday, July 12, 2025. Admission is $10 for ages six and up. People flying planes in and attendees five and under are free. The fly-in breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. (food will be served through lunch).  Continue Reading »