Tonight and tomorrow (June 20 and 21) is the Tarkio Rodeo, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Mutton Bustin sign up is at 6 p.m. with the first riders getting on their sheep at 6:30 p.m.) at the Tarkio Rodeogrounds (turn south at the 1st Street and Hwy. 136 intersection). Tickets at the gate are $15 for Continue Reading »
Joy and Kenny “Fuzzy” Clapp are once again hosting their rodeo ride. Riders will meet at the Clapps’ home northeast of Tarkio (27081 160th Street). Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 21, everyone will ride their horses and mules or wagons to the Tarkio Rodeo grounds. The Clapps will furnish lunch. The riders will Continue Reading »
The Slo-Rollers of Northwest Missouri and Tarkio Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 13th annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show. It will be held at the Doug Summa Memorial Park in Tarkio (3rd and Pine streets by the Community Building) Saturday, June 21. Registration for vehicles will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. with Continue Reading »
The Atchison County Health Department, with assistance from the Tarkio Police Department, is sponsoring a bicycle rodeo Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farmers State Bank parking lot on Main Street in Tarkio. Children up to age 14 are invited to bring their bicycles and take part in a bike inspection, Continue Reading »
The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will take place on Main Street Saturday, June 21, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and watch or participate if you want. Registration and lineup for parade participants begins at 12:15 p.m. at 9th and Elm streets. Businesses, churches, organizations, horseback riders and wagon owners, tractor drivers, classic Continue Reading »
The Mule Barn Theatre Guild will present High Road, an award-winning gospel quartet, in concert Saturday, June 21, 2025. The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church, located at 700 Maple in Tarkio, Missouri. This group of talented musicians not only play songs that are close to their hearts but provide Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
The Atchison County Health Department is hosting an open house and ribbon cutting at the new health center, located at 521 Main Street in Tarkio, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The ribbon cutting will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the open house will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come celebrate the new Continue Reading »
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 »