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Unbound Gravel time schedule announced

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:28pm

Unbound Gravel will take place this weekend. Just like last year, Council Grove is going to be a checkpoint at the high school on South Neosho. Traffic will be incredibly heavy throughout town, especially in the area of Neosho south of Main Street. Here is the itinerary for Saturday. It looks as if the cyclists will begin arriving early, probably by 11 or 11:30 a.m. This will continue all day, and into Sunday. Use extreme caution this weekend while traveling in Morris County. I have reached out to the organizers to attempt to get a plan in place to minimize the traffic hazards for all. And just like we must drive with extreme caution, I expect that the bicyclists will do the same and have a mutual respect while traveling the roads.

Washunga Days Parade is June 21: cash prizes, free wi-fi, community spirit

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:28pm

The annual Washunga Days Parade will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., promising a lively celebration filled with music, creativity, and community pride. Hosted in downtown Council Grove, the parade is a signature event of the Washunga Days festival and welcomes a variety of entries—from dance teams and church groups to antique tractors and custom cars.

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Drew Buchman Earns 2nd at 3A State Meet

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:28pm

Drew Buchman (center) has tied for 2nd place at the 3A State Golf Championship in Garden City. Throughout challenging conditions, he showed exceptional resilience and composure, adding yet another highlight to an already impressive high school golf career. Throughout his four years at Council Grove Jr/Sr High School, Buchman has exemplified dedication and sportsmanship, making his community proud.

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Hailee Warren

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:28pm

Hailee Warren, daughter of Dr. Dallas and Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, granddaughter of Jill Fitzgerald and the late Eldon Fitzgerald, has graduated Cum Laude from Kansas City University with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She will be specializing in Internal Medicine. She starts her threeyear residency at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center in July. She will be living in Ankeny, Iowa with her husband, Riley, and their son, Weston.

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Hiring Still Frozen at CG Lake —Residents Urged to Take Action

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 2:28pm

Gary Kepley, Deputy OPM for the Kansas Area of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Tulsa District), was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s Council Grove Rotary meeting. He addressed the ongoing staffing crisis at Council Grove Lake, clarifying that although Senator Jerry Moran publicly announced last Thursday that a federal hiring freeze exemption had been granted, that authorization has not yet reached the local Corps office.

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