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Circa September 5, 1930 the Mission dam, also known as the waterworks dam, had more repair done to it. The Valley bridge is in the background.

Although no photos can be found of Hog Island, the above photo of the Mission Crossing dam built in 1898 is an interesting one that was provided from Dale Linn’s collection. One can see a horse and rider upstream of the river and a house in the backgrou

Hog Island: A factual history of Council Grove’s forgotten peninsula

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 1:26pm

A factual history of Council Grove’s forgotten peninsula

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USD 417 BOE advances bond election; 1918 Building to be demolished

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 4:24pm

The USD 417 Board of Education held a special meeting Monday night, November 24, to finalize plans for a March 2026 bond election and to adopt the formal resolution and public notice required by the Kansas State Board of Education. The meeting included updated cost estimates, mill levy projections, and clarification that the district intends to demolish the entire 1918 high school building, leaving a grass field in its place.

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THREE RETURNING LETTERMEN ON BOYS’ SQUAD -- First year Council Grove High School head boys’ basketball coach Tyler Sisson will have three returning lettermen available when the Braves open the season Tuesday, December 2, at Royal Valley. They are (L t

Tyler Sisson begins first season as Braves Head Coach

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 4:24pm

It is an exciting year for Council Grove High School basketball as alumnus Tyler Sisson steps into his first season as head coach of the Braves. The team opens its regular season at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, at Royal Valley, marking the beginning of a new chapter for a program that holds deep personal meaning for Sisson.

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2025 3A KSHSAA CHAMPION CGHS BRAVETTES - (left to right) back row: Betsy Doornbos, Quinley Sowers, Mazie Hayes, Lucy Palmquist and Claudia Simecka; front row: Marlie Hayes, Capri Gant, Macelyn Taylor, Marlee Gant, Easton Hanson, Addison Craige, Hallie Frazier, Neenah Hestermann and Coach Keeley Reddick.

2025 3A KSHSAA CHEER RUNNER UPS - (left to right) back row: Coach Keeley Reddick, Emily Linares, Grace French, Capri Gant, Betsy Doornbos, Lexi Todd, Savannah Stewart, Peytyn Eslinger, Neenah Hestermann, Lucy Palmquist, Aubrey McEuen, Claudia Simecka, Riley Forge and Quinley Sowers; front row: Giada Plummer, Addison Craige, Kierra Elstun, Breckyn McEuen, Brooklynn Wangerin, Laine Johnson, Marlee Gant, Macelyn Taylor and Makenzie Grant.

CG Bravettes and Cheer teams earn State Titles

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 4:24pm

The Council Grove High School cheer and dance programs closed out an extraordinary weekend at the KSHSAA State Spirit Championships, bringing home both a state championship and a state runner-up title. Under the leadership of Coach Keeley Reddick, the Bravettes captured the 3A State Dance Championship, while the Council Grove Cheer team earned 3A State Cheer Runner-Up, marking the program’s highest finish in school history.