The Atchison County Library will be hosting two authors in a speaker series at the Tarkio Library and Resource Center this month and next. First up is children’s author Jacob Hulsey. He will be speaking about his book “Misfortunate Adventures: The Hunt For Blackbeard’s Treasure” on Monday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m. Bring your children Continue Reading »
Rock Port High School will be celebrating its Winter Homecoming 2026 with a theme of “Winter Wonderland.” The students will participate in a number of activities this week, ending with the homecoming basketball games and crowning of the homecoming royalty on Friday, January 30. A pep assembly will take place Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Continue Reading »
The Tarkio FFA Chapter is hosting a fish fry fundraiser Sunday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ag shop at Tarkio High School. Stop by and enjoy catfish, chicken strips, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, and dessert for $12 (adults) or $6 (children 12 and under). Patrons may dine in or Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Christian Church in Fairfax, Missouri, is hosting a Groundhog Day Pancake Supper Monday, February 2. Come enjoy yummy pancakes from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for a free-will donation!
The 71st annual Atchison County Band Day concert will take place at Tarkio on Monday, February 2. The students will practice all day and then perform for the community that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Tarkio High School Gym. The band’s guest conductor will be Joe Schrieman with the State Fair Community College of Continue Reading »
The Rock Port High School Class of 2026 parents are hosting an After Prom chili & soup supper fundraiser Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the Rock Port Elementary cafeteria and get chili or soup, dessert, and a drink to eat there or to go (place to-go orders by calling Continue Reading »
Left undetected over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, vision loss, kidney disease or failure, and many other significant health issues. Community Hospital-Fairfax staff are hitting the road to take 500 blood pressures across Atchison and Holt counties. CH-F staff members will be posted at seven different locations across Continue Reading »
Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street. Everyone is welcome to learn and play the game or just enjoy the friendship!
The Tarkio Nutrition Center will have bingo every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Tarkio Nutrition Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an hour packed with excitement. Come to the Tarkio Nutrition Center, enjoy some great company, delicious food, and try your luck. The next bingo games will be February 12.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at Tarkio R-I Thursday, February 12, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parents will meet with the teachers in their children’s classrooms at both Tarkio Elementary and Tarkio High School. School will not be in session on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, February 12, 13, and 16.