The Porcelain Menagerie, a riveting historical novel by awarding- winning author Jillian Forsberg, debuts on Tuesday, October 21, at Books & Brews in Council Grove Kansas.
When Jimmie Blackburn joined the Council Grove Police Department in 2016, the city did not yet have a K-9 program. Drawing on his previous experience with canine units in Lane County, he helped launch Council Grove’s first-ever program shortly after joining the force.
More than 100 residents filled the Council Grove Junior-Senior High School auditorium Wednesday night to learn about — and weigh in on — the future of local school facilities. The meeting, hosted by USD 417 and its architectural partners, presented two major facility options, discussed financial impacts, and gathered community feedback as the district considers a bond election in March 2026.
UNDEFEATED -- Council Grove Blue flag football team finished up their season Tuesday evening undefeated with a 6-0 record
Congratulations are extended to Deputy Trey Hughes on his recent graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Deputy Hughes successfully completed the 14-week training program on October 3 and is now a fully certified Kansas law enforcement officer with the Morris County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department issued a statement calling Hughes a valued addition to the department’s team and wishes him continued success in his law enforcement career.
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