Events

Congratulations to the Blue Jays on their quarterfinal football win! The Jays host Concordia this Saturday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Blue Jay Stadium. Go Jays!

Fairfax’s annual Light Night will be Saturday, November 29, at the Fairfax City Park. The night’s activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the shelter house when Miss Fairfax flips the switch to light up the park. The night will be full of free hot chocolate, sweets, games and prizes. Santa will visit with the  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio/Westboro Ministerial Alliance is hosting God and Man Services this week at 7:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Tarkio. Friday's service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Westboro. A light breakfast will be served each day following the service. The messages each day will be delivered by members  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Monica Bailey, Board Member I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty intentional about how I give of my time and money. I have trusted Salvation Army as an organization and a service for many years. Motivated by a love of God and others, this national 501(c)3 nonprofit is known for spending as  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to see Santa Claus at the North Polk Schoolhouse Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Stop by the schoolhouse at the corner of Hwy. 59 and Park Street in Tarkio to visit with Santa and have your photo taken.

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the annual Christmas Mall Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main Street in Rock Port. Local area vendors will showcase their crafts and you can get a head start on your holiday shopping. A Winter  Continue Reading »

Bald eagles migrate southward on the chilly winds of early winter. Dozens or even hundreds typically congregate at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City where they can feed on fish and waterfowl. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host the 46th annual Eagle  Continue Reading »

Experience the magic of the holidays on Saturday, December 6, at the Brownville Holiday Tour of Homes. Five stops will be featured this year. Artist Tom Palmerton’s bronze, “The Good Shepherd,” along  with  several  of  Tom’s bronze art pieces, will be featured in the Brownville Christian Church. Tom played a significant role when designing the  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board is hosting its fifth annual Lighted Christmas Parade at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, on Main Street in Tarkio. This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas in Tarkio.” Light up your golf carts, UTVs, vehicles, trucks, etc. and decorate them with the Christmas storybook theme and take part in  Continue Reading »

The Nodaway Chorale will present a concert of holiday vocal music on Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m. at Schneider Performing Arts Center, Maryville High School, 1501 South Munn Avenue in Maryville. The theme of the concert is “Voices of the Season.” Chorale Music Director Jim Rash explains, “Our concert theme highlights a celebration of  Continue Reading »