Exhibit celebrates art and legacy of FH Symphony

A new exhibit at the Volland Foundation is giving visitors a chance to experience the Flint Hills through the eyes of the artist who helped tell its story for years.

“A Tribute to the Art of Symphony i…

CG City Lakefront and boat regatta awards announced

Council Grove City Lake residents and visitors added to the Fourth of July celebration with holiday contests sponsored by the Council Grove Lake Community Association.

The association recognized winner…

‘Pinkalicious The Musical’ to be presented this weekend

The Community Arts Council of Council Grove will present Pinkalicious The Musical this weekend at the Council Grove Junior Senior High School Auditorium.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, J…

Protecting sweet corn from earworms

Few things say summer quite like fresh sweet corn straight from the garden. Unfortunately, corn earworms also enjoy those tender, juicy kernels.

According to information from K-State Extension-Flint Hi…

Council delays city attorney decision, gives raises, may exceed revenue neutral

Council Grove City Council members delayed action Tuesday night on the appointment of a new city attorney while they review costs, contract options and possible ordinance changes.

The regular meeting w…

Speed enforcement campaign underway in Chase County

The Chase County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to slow down and obey posted speed limits as summer travel increases across Kansas and the Flint Hills.

From July 7-15, deputies will pay specia…

Quilt raffle to support Chase County Historical Museum

The Chase County Historical Museum is holding a fundraising quilt raffle, giving supporters an opportunity to help the museum while also entering for a chance to win a handmade piece tied to America’s…

CHASE COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

June 29

Deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle at 210th and W Rd in cottonwood falls.

June 30

Deputy responded to a motorist assist at a business in Strong City to help unlock a vehicle.

July 1

EMS respo…

New book revisits Matfield Green trooper killing

A new true-crime book is bringing renewed attention to one of Chase County’s most serious law enforcement cases: the May 24, 1978, killing of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O’Brien near the Matf…

Subscribe to News

Council Grove Republican

P.O. Box 237,
302 W. Main,
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5123