The University of Missouri Extension will hold 16 class sessions on Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention. Attendees will learn a series of gentle, pain-free movements to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and stamina. The class sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 to May 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Tarkio Continue Reading »
The Tarkio Rotary Club invites all hungry residents to stop by Hy-Vee in Tarkio every Saturday in April and May (weather permitting) for tasty barbecue food. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., fresh off-the-grill hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, and steak sandwiches will be served in the parking lot of the grocery store.
The deck replacement project on the Mill Creek Bridge on Holt County Route T has been delayed due to contractor scheduling. The project was scheduled to begin on Monday, April 7, but has been delayed until Tuesday, May 27. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to replace the decks Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Farmers Market has begun for the 2025 season and will be set up at Broadway and Hwy. 59 every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon throughout the summer. All vendors are welcome. There are no fees, but you must supply your own canopy, tables, and chairs. For more information, contact Marilyn Alldredge Continue Reading »
Free summer meals for all kids and teens will begin when the school year ends. Meals are free to children under the age of 18 and adults coming with a child can eat free, thanks to Community Services. The meals will be available weekdays through August 19, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tarkio Continue Reading »
Fairfax High School graduation will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The ceremony will take place in the high school gym.
Rock Port High School graduation will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The ceremony will be held in the high school.
A seven-county scrub seal project will lengthen the lifespan of roadways in Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb counties. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted Vance Brothers, Inc. to resurface the routes beginning Monday, May 19. The contractors have scheduled six routes, tentatively as follows: • May 19-20: Atchison County Route V • Continue Reading »
The Rock Port High School Blue Jays' Baseball Team will compete in the Class 1, District 16 Tournament, with their first game to be played Monday, May 19, at 4 p.m. against the winner of the North Andrew and North Nodaway game (that game is to be played on May 16).
Mound City - Mount Hope Cemetery 8:00 a.m. Craig - I.O.O.F. Cemetery 8:45 a.m. Fairfax - Fairfax City Park 9:30 a.m. Rock Port - Atchison County Memorial Building 10:15 a.m. Near Westboro - St. John’s Lutheran Church 11:00 a.m. South of Westboro - Center Grove Cemetery 11:45 a.m. Tarkio - Home Cemetery 12:30 p.m.