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Mark Brooks and Sharmon Richardson, co-chairmen of the Santa Fe Trail Symposium taking place September 20-27 in Council Grove.

Council Grove set to host landmark Santa Fe Trail Event

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 1:45pm

Mark Brooks and Sharmon Richardson, co-chairmen of the upcoming Santa Fe Trail Symposium, shared an inside look at preparations during their presentation to the Council Grove Rotary Club on Wednesday. Hosted by the Heart of the Flint Hills Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association, the symposium will take place September 20–27 in Council Grove and promises to be unlike any before it. The title of the event is called “Marking a road to Santa Fe: Set your sights on Sibley.”

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RIFFEL RETIRING AFTER 29 YEARS -- Ken Riffel (left) was all smiles this morning as his USPS co-workers celebrated his 29 years of service by decorating his work sorting area (above). Riffel’s last day of service is Friday.

Ken Riffel retires after 29 years at US Postal Service

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 1:45pm

Ken Riffel will step out of his postal delivery truck for the last time on Friday, August 28, 2025, closing a 29-year career with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Kansas school districts must send $11M to state

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 1:37pm

TOPEKA (KSNT) — A miscalculation is costing Kansas school districts a total of more than $11 million.

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2024 population report released for local counties

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 1:37pm

The Kansas Division of the Budget has released its certified population report, providing an updated snapshot of growth and decline across Morris, Chase, Dickinson, and Wabaunsee counties. The data, certified to the Secretary of State in July 2025, covers population estimates through July 1, 2024.

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Miki Bowman named chair of SRC committee

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 1:37pm

Michelle “Miki” Bowman of Council Grove, daughter of Hank and Jan White, has been appointed Chair of the Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (SRC) by the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

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Council Grove set to host landmark Santa Fe Trail Event

Ken Riffel retires after 29 years at US Postal Service

Kansas school districts must send $11M to state

2024 population report released for local counties

Miki Bowman named chair of SRC committee

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