FAITH MATTERS

Midway through summer, never midway in faith It is hard to believe we have already reached the midpoint of summer. It seems like just yesterday schools were letting out, pools were opening, and calendars were filling with vacations, tournaments, and family gatherings.

District 1 MC commission candidates answer questions

The Council Grove Republican recently asked the two candidates for Morris County Commissioner District 1 — Wayne Kohler and Jon Sawyer — to respond to three questions concerning county zoning, broadca…

Council Grove Republican seeks stories behind area’s historic livestock brands

Livestock brands once served as the “ironclad signatures” of Flint Hills ranch families, identifying their cattle while also becoming enduring symbols of family history, land and livelihood.

In the com…

SOS remains active in Morris and Chase counties

Although SOS has not maintained a physical office in Council Grove since approximately 2024, the organization continues to provide free, confidential and voluntary services throughout Morris and Chase…

Kansas laws passed during 2026 session

Part 4

99. Substitute for House Bill 2357 – provides for expungement of certain court records and consideration of mediation in eviction actions in which the underlying rental agreement is governed by …

Political signs on state highways prohibited

The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

By law, all right of way on st…

Local students receive degrees from WSU

Hannah Konen and Calla Unruh, both of Council Grove, received their degrees from Wichita State University this spring.

Konen received a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Unruh a Bachelor of Science in Me…

Kyra Blosser elected senior initiate of Phi Beta Kappa at KU

Kyra Blosser, Council Grove, has been elected as a senior initiate of the KU chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

Jonathan Lamb, the president of KU’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter and a professor of English, presided …

Recall effort initiated against CG mayor

An effort is underway to recall Council Grove Mayor Ryan McDonald, although the process remains in its preliminary stages and no recall election has been scheduled.

A Statement of Recall seeking McDona…

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