• Seven-county scrub seal project to begin May 19

    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 »

  • RP Blue Jays to compete in District Baseball

    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).

  • MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

    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.

  • District Baseball update

    The EA Wolves play at 4 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 20, against Maysville. However, the game location has changed to Maryville High School (1503 S. Munn Ave) since that field has turf. The RP Blue Jays play at 5 p.m. at the Rock Port City Ball Field Wednesday, May 21 (opponent to be determined). If  Continue Reading »

  • Summer Palooza May 21

    The Rock Port Tourism Board will host its third Summer Palooza Wednesday, May 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Port Memorial Park. This family friendly event is free and open to all ages and is a great way to celebrate the kick-off of summer vacation. Activities will include a 10 bounce houses,  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio High School Alumni Banquet

    The Tarkio High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Tarkio High School Gymnasium. Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a business meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased ahead of time at the Flower Mill  Continue Reading »

  • Community-wide revival of Tarkiesta May 25

    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 »

  • High Creek Cemetery Memorial Day Tea

    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 »

  • Memorial service 2025 at Walkup Grove Cemetery

    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 »