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Fear gripped the community in 1943, as Council Grove experienced polio cases. A “No Gathering” notice was ordered by the city.

Polio scare shuts down Council Grove in 1943

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 1:09pm

In September 1943, Council Grove, Kansas, was gripped by fear as a local outbreak of poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, prompted immediate public health measures. At the time, Kansas, like much of the nation, was experiencing a surge in polio cases, part of a larger epidemic wave that had been building since 1940. When children and adolescents contracted polio, the virus attacked their nervous system, leading to outcomes that ranged from mild, flu-like symptoms to paralysis, and in the most severe cases, death.

Stars, Stripes and Sunburns: July 5 patriotic celebration at the Marina

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:50pm

If you’re looking for a good time this weekend, head to the Council Grove Marina on Saturday, July 5, for an afternoon of all-American summer fun. In honor of both the Marina’s 10th anniversary and Council Grove’s 200th birthday, the Marina and Council Grove’s Santa Fe Trail 200 Committee are teaming up for a festive lakeside event called Stars, Stripes and Sunburns.

City Council extends fireworks usage deadline to 12 a.m., Sunday, employees receive 2% raise

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:50pm

With Mayor Debi Schwerdtfeger and Councilman Nathan Adams absent, Council President Mark Berner presided over the July 1, 2025, regular meeting of the Council Grove City Council. The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, followed by approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting, appropriations totaling $185,216.39, and a City Lake cabin transfer for Lot B-25 (116 Waterway Loop) from Pamyla Sue Byerley and Geraldine Raine to Justin D. and Melissa K. McClarity of Wichita.

Lisa Schlesener

Planting seeds of change: Lisa Schlesener’s vision for Herington

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:50pm

In a town long struggling with stagnation, vacant storefronts, and fading civic pride, Lisa Schlesener is emerging as a force of revitalization. Since stepping into her role as Herington’s designated Rural Champion in October 2024, Schlesener has brought energy, structure, and a collaborative spirit to a community hungry for connection and momentum.

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Council Grove, KS 66846

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