Morris County 4-H food auction raises record $7,130

Saturday evening’s 4-H Food Auction at the Morris County Fair raised a record $7,130 for the 18 participating youth, exceeding the amount generated during the 2025 auction by $1,864.

The 2025 auction r…

Mason Samuels named Sports in Kansas player to watch

Council Grove High School senior Mason Samuels has been named a Class 2A football player to watch by Sports in Kansas.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight end and defensive end has recorded 70 receptions for…

Up The Creek Kayak Challenge draws 77 paddlers at CG Lake

Seventy-seven paddlers took to the waters of Council Grove Lake on July 18 for the annual Up The Creek Kayak Challenge, a one-of-a-kind event that proves kayaking can be more about laughter and advent…

Rabbit Show results from local Fair

The results of the of the Rabbit Show, held last Wednesday during the Morris County Fair, are listed below: Senior Buck- Crème d’Argent: W. Mayer- Purple & Best of Breed Senior Buck- Mini Rex: L. …

CVB director relocates to city hall during renovation

Renovation work begins next week at the historic KATY Depot in Council Grove, home to the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau and DESTINATION : Council Grove.

The City of Council Grove is using a $65…

Fashion Revue, Sewing & Textiles Show at local fair

Results of the of the Fashion Revue & Sewing and Textiles Show, held Tuesday, July 21st during the Morris County Fair are listed below: 

Sewing & Textile Design

Article, Garment, or Outfit …

Local pharmacies provide free school supplies for students

Families preparing for the new school year may receive complete sets of school supplies at no cost through giveaways offered by The Apothecary in Council Grove and Chase County Pharmacy in Cottonwood …

Propane safety tips offered for residents

Local resident Phil Taunton, host of the “What’s in Outdoors” radio show, has shared several safety reminders for residents who use propane cylinders.

Anyone who smells gas should immediately extinguis…

Four area counties avoid state’s largest population losses

Morris, Chase, Dickinson and Wabaunsee counties were not among the 11 Kansas counties that lost more than 100 residents in 2025, according to annual population data from the Kansas Division of the Bud…

American Red Cross seeks local disaster volunteers

American Red Cross representative Carol Arnold encouraged Morris County residents, businesses and organizations to consider volunteering for disaster response work during Wednesday afternoon’s Local E…

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