NEW MAYOR SWORN IN - Council Grove Mayor Ryan McDonald was sworn into office at 4 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Morris County Courthouse by Morris County Clerk Chelsey Schmidt (left). McDonald’s family - daughter Samantha, wife Amanda and son Eth

Ryan McDonald sworn in as Council Grove mayor

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:53pm

Ryan G. McDonald was sworn in as the new mayor of Council Grove on Friday, January 9, by Morris County Clerk Chelsey Schmidt.When asked for a quote about the months ahead, McDonald chose to share the following statement with the Council Grove community: “It’s a new year and today a ...

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