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Braves hit 51-year high, meet Central Heights Thursday
The Council Grove Braves have achieved their highest state football ranking in more than half a century, a milestone that echoes the program’s proud past. Ranked No. 9 in Class 2A by MaxPreps, the Braves finished the regular season with a 6–2 record and now head into postseason play on Thursday night against Central Heights in Richmond. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at 3521 Ellis Road, with live coverage on Flint Hills Life Channel.
USD 417 District Spotlight
Celebrating Excellence and Looking Ahead in USD 417 October has been a month of recognition and progress in USD 417 Morris County Schools, and I’m excited to share some wonderful news with our community.
Kansas counties with the most pre-war homes
According to a recent statewide analysis by Stacker, using 2023 fiveyear estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Kansas counties were ranked by the percentage of homes built in 1939 or earlier. The study highlights where pre-war homes remain most prevalent and underscores their continued importance in defining Kansas’s architectural landscape.
Council Grove Water Advisory lifted; RWDs still remain
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has confirmed that all required water tests for the City of Council Grove meet state drinking water standards. As of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Boil Water Advisory for Council Grove has been officially lifted.