A familiar name in Council Grove is preparing for a new chapter. After more than 30 years of guiding customers through life’s biggest decisions, Dee Gieswein has announced her retirement from Gieswein…

Local youth athletes from the 9–10 age division turned in strong performances at the 2026 Sunflower State Games Track and Field Meet, held Saturday at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka.

Elijah Cosgrove capt…

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Former USD 417 and Council Grove High School students will return to Council Grove next weekend for the June 27 all-school reunion at the Morris County 4-H Building.

The event was advertised to anyone …

Pleasant weather greeted Council Grove parade-goers Saturday morning as they lined the 1.5-mile route to view the 100+ entries in the 2026 Washunga Days Parade.

The annual parade again drew many visito…

The regular meeting of the City of Cottonwood Falls was called to order at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026 in the Municipal Meeting Room.

Those present at the meeting were Mayor Buddy Sisson, Council M…

Each year on July 4, many Americans are in a celebratory mood as they prepare for all the fanfare involved with Independence Day festivities. But Independence Day 2026 stands to be extra special since…