Plant new trees at PHES, City Park to Celebrate Arbor Day
Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:02pm
Several new trees were planted in Alta Vista this spring, continuing a tree-planting tradition started in 2014.
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USD 417 School Board rejects roof financing as budget pressures mount
Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:02pm
The USD 417 Board of Education met Monday evening, May 11, at the District Office in Council Grove for its regular monthly meeting, which included recognition of state qualifiers and champions, discussion of district finances and enrollment trends, instructional data reports, childcare concerns and the appointment of a new board member.
SENIOR SALUTE
Tue, 05/12/2026 - 4:02pm
Editor’s note: We hope you enjoy this new weekly series, offered over the next few weeks. We appreciate Jan Koepke writing the intriguing articles about seniors in our community and their interesting lives.
Braves, 23-1, defeat Mission Valley for FH League title
Mon, 05/11/2026 - 1:41pm
The Council Grove High School Braves baseball team continued their strong spring season Thursday, sweeping a doubleheader from the Mission Valley Vikings to improve to 23-1 on the season, and become Flint Hills League Champions. Both teams came into the contest undefeated in league. Council Grove claimed a 15-3 victory in the opener before completing the sweep with a 16-6 win in Game 2.
Lady Braves defeated by Mission Valley
Mon, 05/11/2026 - 1:41pm
The Council Grove Lady Braves dropped both softball games to the Mission Valley Vikings on Thursday, falling 5-0 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap.