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Bringing history to life . . . Mamie Miller (portrayed by Sharon Haun) and four other Council Grove personalities come to life during the Greenwood Cemetery tour 2-4 p.m., on Sunday. The event is free, educational and suitable for all ages

Greenwood Cemetery tour returns: brings history to life

Back by popular demand, the Morris County Historical Society will host a special come-and-go “historical” tour of Council Grove’s Greenwood Cemetery from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 26. The event offers visitors a unique and engaging opportunity to meet some of the community’s early residents as they “come to life” at their gravesites.

Dr. Tamara Daniel
CG Meet & Greet new Butler Community College President

CG Meet & Greet new Butler Community College President

Area residents and business leaders are invited to a Meet & Greet to welcome Dr. Tamara Daniel, the new president of Butler Community College, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, at Butler of Council Grove, 131 W. Main St., Council Grove, Kansas. Light refreshments will be served, and Dr. Daniel will share remarks at noon.

Colton Elsen

Colton Elsen launches Turning Point USA Chapter, promotes civic action

At 15 years old, Council Grove Junior Senior High School sophomore Colton Elsen is taking civic engagement into his own hands. A talented singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist, Elsen might seem like a typical teenager pursuing creative passions. But over the past year, he’s discovered another calling, one rooted in understanding government, encouraging civil discourse, and shaping the future.

Think Pink and The Power of Early Detection

Each October I have a daughter who is delighted that everyday items switch their marketing over to her favorite color—pink! From cereal boxes to coffee cups, it’s a cheerful reminder of a serious cause Breast Cancer. The marketing may be bright and colorful, but the core message remains vital and unwavering. Early detection saves lives. Our community recently rallied together and purchased one of the most advanced tools for early detection, the 3D mammogram machine, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis.

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