Dee Gieswein, co-founder of Friends Helping Friends, addressed members of the Council Grove Rotary Club on Wednesday, sharing both the mission and measurable impact of the local nonprofit that has quietly become a lifeline for area families facing cancer.
The Morris County Hospital Auxiliary hosted its Blood Drive on Monday, April 13. Forty-eight donors participated in the MCHA Blood Drive, which enabled the staff of the Community Blood Center of Kansas City to collect 46 units of blood, representing a potential of 100 lives saved!
The varsity Council Grove Lady Braves softball team defeated Remington 13-0, fueled by timely hitting and dominant pitching.
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 7, 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.
For Amanda Craige, the opening of Roxie’s SnowCaps in Council Grove represents more than a new small business. It is the realization of an idea that had been forming for more than a decade.
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