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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 development of railroads in Lincoln’s lifetime, landmark litigation, westward expansion, political intrigue with the Illinois Central, Rock Island and the transcontinental railroads.

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

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 $44,520.81, and two Council Grove City Lake lease transfers. The first transfer, B2—also known as 108 North Shore Drive, Council Grove— was approved for transfer from Charles Schram and Debra Schram to Kip and Micha Schmidt of Wichita. The second lease transfer, B20, was approved from Linda Joseph to Antler Ridge Trading Company, LLC, with Tyler Whitmore of Emporia listed as a member.