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Angela Stewart joins Luxe Lounge as nail technician
Luxe Lounge Salon & Boutique, 224 W. Main in Council Grove, has marked its first year with a new addition to the team. Nail technician Angela Stewart began offering services at the salon on August 18, bringing with her six years of experience from working at Element Nails, a Manhattan salon.
Pianist Matthew Meals to bring a melodic evening on Sept. 13
The Council Grove Arts Council will present a special piano concert on Saturday, September 13, at 7 p.m. at the Trail Days Arts and History Center, 803 W. Main Street. Pianist Matthew Meals will take the stage, joined by Kansas State University professor Benjamin Beggs on double bass, for an evening of music featuring works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven.
Celebrating the Santa Fe Trail Dinners & Entertainment at the 2025 Symposium
From September 21–27, 2025, Council Grove, Kansas, will serve as a hub of history, culture, and community as it hosts the Santa Fe Trail Association Symposium, themed “Marking a Road to Santa Fe: Set Your Sights on Sibley.” While the week is filled with scholarly presentations, educational tours, and historic commemorations, evenings offer something equally special — an inviting lineup of dinners and entertainment that bring the spirit of the Trail to life.
MC Commission: seeks answers about condensation, Health Department sees 576 people in June-July
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9 a.m. Commissioners David Fox, Wayne Kohler and Jim Barber were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, and Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, were present.




