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Holden Ziegler named to Shrine Bowl

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 2:21pm

Holden Ziegler, a 2025 graduate of Council Grove Jr/Sr High School, will represent the West as an All-Star in Saturday’s game in Dodge City, wearing jersey number 58. He will join teammate Ace Monihen in the honor of being selected. We reported on Monihen selection in February. Standing 6’2” and weighing 290 pounds, Ziegler anchored the Braves’ defense as a lineman, helping lead the team to an 8-4 season and a berth in the state semifinals. During his senior year, he recorded 58 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks.

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Farm Bureau offers free harvest meals

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 4:13pm

As a gesture of appreciation for the dedication and hard work of local farmers, The Reinecke Agency – Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS) is once again offering free harvest meals to the agricultural community.

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The enshrined Council Grove Oak stump represents the history of when the location became known as Council Grove. Crim Park, also known as Council Oak Park, will be the site of a grand 200th bicentennial celebration August 10, 2025 as the city provides a f

Council Grove’s Ken McClintock has been faithful in volunteering hundreds of “History Shorts” to the Council Grove Republican. He says there is still plenty of history to share.

The Tales Told By Trees

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 4:13pm

Editor’s Note: Council Grove Republican subscriber Bill Sawyer of Missouri alerted us to an online article written recently about Council Grove by visiting author Joe Norris. It is an excellent synopsis of Council Grove’s history. Regardless of how much you know about Council Grove, we think you will find it a delightful read and may want to save it for your visiting friends and relatives.

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Amy Honer, Drew Buchman are Washunga Days Grand Marshals

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 4:13pm

Council Grove’s 2025 Washunga Days Grand Marshal and Junior Grand Marshal have been announced: Amy Honer and Drew Buchman will lead the community celebration scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21.