On January 31, 2026, in Council Grove Rec basketball, third grader Rudson Villalobos, wearing jersey #22, had just made a half court shot for 3 points. Baker SanRomani (left) is thoroughly excited for his friend and teammate. This split second reaction was captured by Amber Weeks.
After nearly 25 years of service, Lori Dornbusch retired from the Herington Hilltop Community Center on Friday, January 30, 2026, closing a chapter that spanned decades of growth, adaptation, and steady leadership. Dornbusch’s departure comes just shy of the 25-year mark she would have reached in March, but her tenure leaves a lasting imprint on the senior center and the broader Herington community.
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. Commissioners David Fox, Jim Barber, and Wayne Kohler were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, and Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, were present.
The Council Grove City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at City Hall, 205 N. Union Street, Council Grove, Kansas. The meeting will open with a call to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, approval of the agenda, and proclamations or presentations. Council members will then consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and appropriations. Public comments will be accepted for items not listed on the agenda.
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