Due to winter weather, the East Atchison Winter Homecoming festivities scheduled for Friday, January 23, were postponed. The basketball games against Stewartsville/Osborn have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18, at Fairfax. Homecoming royalty will be crowned Thursday, February 19, following the games against North Andrew at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC). Games will begin at Continue Reading »
The Rock Port FFA Chapter invites the community to a Pork Loin Dinner Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port.
The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish and chicken fry (catfish, carp, and chicken) Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in the fire station. Free-will donations will be accepted for the dine-in or carry-out meal. (Phone orders must be placed by 5:30 p.m.) Delivery will be Continue Reading »
Kids’ Korner Tarkio R-I Pre-school enrollment will be Monday, February 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Packets are to be returned to the elementary office. Packets will not be accepted before February 23. Enrollment packets will be available for pickup beginning February 9 at the elementary office. You may pick up an enrollment packet Continue Reading »
Bingo will only be held once a month during the winter months at the Rock Port Senior Center. The next Bingo games will be Tuesday, February 24 (weather permitting). Games start at 9:45 a.m. so you will have to enjoy a game or two with friends before lunch. The Rock Port Senior Center is located Continue Reading »
Get ready to build, create, and imagine at LEGO Night! Join us at the library for an evening of hands-on fun where kids (and kids at heart!) can design their own masterpieces, tackle fun building challenges, and let their creativity shine. Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, there’s something for Continue Reading »
If you are a business who has shown support to the Tarkio and Fairfax FFA Chapters, then you are invited to their supporters’ breakfasts. Supporters of the Tarkio FFA Chapter are invited to a breakfast Friday, February 27, from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Tarkio Ag Building at THS. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, Continue Reading »
Make plans to attend the Atchison County Fair Board’s annual all-you-can-eat fish fry Sunday, March 1, at the Velma Houts Fair Building on the fairgrounds in Rock Port. Serving will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will include catfish filets, chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, roll, and bottled water. To-go orders will be Continue Reading »
Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week Missouri’s 2026 statewide tornado drill will be held on Wednesday, March 4. This is an opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency while at home, work or school. Sirens will be sounded at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, and Continue Reading »
Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) is planning the annual community lunches. These complimentary lunches will provide you with updates on local projects, as well as ACDC’s current activities. You are welcome at any of the following locations: • Tarkio Nutrition Center, Wednesday, March 4, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. • River Rock Lanes in Rock Continue Reading »