The Wigwam: A forgotten teen hangout preserved in print
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:54pm
A special thank you is extended to Dale Linn, who provided the newspaper clippings from his historical collection.
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MC Commission: Kahola Lake residents request reconsideration of sirens
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:54pm
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, and Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, were present.
PLANT TREE IN HONOR OF ARBOR DAY
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 2:37pm
A few local residents gathered to plant a tree near the Guardianb of the Grove Monday in celebration of Arbor Day which was last Wednesday.
White City FFA shows work ethic after Ranger Road fires
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 2:37pm
For those who grow up in the Flint Hills, fire is a familiar tool. Controlled burns are part of land management, and with that comes a different perspective on wildfires. A common question heard locally is why more prescribed burning is not done in southwest Kansas. The answer lies in the land itself—sandy soils and fragile vegetation make such practices far more difficult and risky.
CG Commemorates Arbor Day with Tree Planting Ceremony
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 2:37pm
Council Grove and Morris County residents gathered yesterday to celebrate Arbor Day (4 days late due to the weather) and recommit to the town’s greener future with a ceremonial tree planting. To mark the occasion, a vibrant Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry was planted.