Lyla Messer is a preschooler at USD 417. In the Spring of 2025, she attended the USD 417 Early Childhood Screening for the first time with her mother as a prerequisite to attend the district’s p…

Spring traditions return to the Flint Hills as communities across the region prepare for a full schedule of Easter egg hunts on Saturday, April 4, offering opportunities for children— and even a…

The Council Grove Republican’s annual Easter Ham Giveaway once again brought a touch of holiday cheer to the community, with five local residents selected as this year’s winners during a d…

On Arbor Day, March 31, 1931, Washington Grade School Principal George R. Johnson dug up a twoyear-old bur oak seedling growing in a flower bed near the Council Oak, on the residential property of Mis…

Prairie PastTimes will celebrate a new chapter with a grand reopening and relocation event on Saturday, April 4, at its new storefront, 331 Broadway in Cottonwood Falls.

A ribbon cutting ceremony is sc…

The Washunga Days Festival is back for 2026 with an exciting mix of live music, hometown traditions, and family-friendly activities, most of which are completely free to enjoy.

The Washunga Days Volunt…

Alta Vista Core Community is inviting the public to join for a special “Why Core?” Night on Monday, April 6, at The Pearl, located at 601 Main St. in Alta Vista.

The evening is designed to …

A team of eight young adults from across the United States has arrived in Council Grove with a shared purpose: to serve communities, gain hands-on experience, and better define their own futures along…

The Council Grove Braves boys and girls track and field teams turned in a strong overall showing Friday at the Wabaunsee Invitational, highlighted by a team championship from the boys and several indi…

The Council Grove High School Braves opened their Flint Hills League slate in commanding fashion on Thursday, sweeping a doubleheader from the Chase County Bulldogs at the Council Grove Baseball Field…