As the annual WRCA (World Cham pions Rodeo Alliance) Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo came to a close last weekend, 2024’s Miss Morris County Youth Rodeo Queen Rylee Wil liams (left) had the honor of …

The Sunday, July 20th Kaw Mission Council Lecture Series will be “Railroads Going West” presented by President Abraham Lincoln portrayed by John Voehl. The lecture will cover the developme…

USD 417 Morris County was proudly represented by eight students who qualified for and attended the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference held July 5&nd…

At its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 14, the Council Grove City Council began with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the previous meeting, appropriations totaling…

Pioneer Bluffs is celebrating National Day of the Cowboy this year with a special program by local cowboy, artist, author, and singer Bruce Brock.

On Saturday, July 26, the celebration begins at 6:30 p…

THE THRILL OF BEING UNDEFEATED

Farmers & Drovers Bank 12U C team claimed the Dickinson County League tournament championship Thursday night in Chapman, edging Geary County One with a dramatic 5-4 victory after rallying from beh…

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vi…

The USD 417 Board of Education held its regular July meeting on Monday, July 14, at the district office. With Board President Terry Powell and Vice President Patty Talley absent, Jamie Johnson was ele…

The 2025 Morris County Revitalization Plan, already approved by the County Commission and the USD 417 Board of Education, is now under consideration by the Council Grove City Council. The plan offers …