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.
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).
Exciting New Beginnings: USD 417 Launches Innovative Programs for 2025-26 As students and staff return to classrooms across Morris County, USD 417 is proud to introduce several programs designed to enhance learning, support student success, and prepare our young people for bright futures.
At the Trail Days Historic Site in Council Grove, Kansas, history comes alive through a simple oneroom building that tells the story of rural education and the resilience of community. The Pioneer Field School, located at 803 W. Main, has been painstakingly refurbished and preserved under the guidance of curator Shirley McClintock. More than just a structure, the school represents a way of life, a memory of children’s laughter, and a testament to the faith and determination that made its restoration possible.
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