Kansas depends heavily on volunteer firefighters. Of the 499 fire departments statewide, 90 percent are volunteer or mostly volunteer. But chiefs say recruiting and keeping volunteers is harder than ever.
An Election Candidate Forum for Council Grove candidates will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, at the Carnegie Building, 303 W. Main, upper level (lift available).
When Delma Boyer reflects on nearly a hundred years of life, her stories paint a vivid portrait of a world that has changed in ways many today can scarcely imagine. Born on Christmas Day in 1925, Delma’s life spans the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II, and the remarkable transformations of American farming, education, and community life.
The Council Grove Youth Football program hosted Chapman on Saturday, September 27, for competition at the 3rd/4th, 5th, and 6th grade levels. The day brought mixed results, with one win and two losses across the divisions.
The Morris County Health Department will host a series of drivethrough and community flu vaccination clinics in the coming days, making it convenient for area residents to protect themselves ahead of flu season.
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