“Archaeologists Find Interesting Sites In Council Grove Reservoir Area” read the headline of the August 1, 1962 edition of the Council Grove Republican, which detailed the findings of a group of ar
DIG IT -- (left) Geologists from the University of Kansas work to uncover a mammoth at the Council Grove Reservoir site on May 2, 1963. (Right) A picture appearing in the May 21, 1966, Emporia Gazette shows three children playing in the waters of the reservoir during the May 15 reservoir dedication ceremony.
The final events of the Santa Fe Trail 200 commemoration were held over the weekend and featured the Voices of the Wind People Pageant; a Wagon Show that featured many historic wagons, talks and presentations; and a Faith on the Trail event that replicated a traditional church service in the Flint Hills. (Voices of the Wind People photos by Callahan McIver)
The Council Grove Braves Football team regrouped after tough loss last week to score a big 44-20 win over West Franklin.
The Morris County Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting its next CBC-sponsored Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Council Grove Christian Church.
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