February Veterans Coffee dates announced

American Legion Post 121 and Together With Veterans AND Morris County will host their first of two Veterans Coffee’s on Wednesday, February 4, beginning at 9 a.m., at the former National Guard A…

Varsity Bulldogs split; JV team takes FH Tournament

The Chase County Bulldogs split varsity action late last week before the junior varsity squad closed the stretch by capturing the Flint Hills JV Tournament championship on Saturday, Jan. 31.

The Bulldo…

Braves wrestlers have decisive victories

Boys grab tournament wrestling championship Council Grove grabbed an impressive tournament championship at the Fredonia Invitational Boys Tournament Saturday in Fredonia, scoring 175.5 points to beat …

It’s not too early to mark your calendars for April 18

It’s not too early to mark your calendars for April 18, 2026. That is the 125th anniversary of the historic 1900 Opera House (also known as the 1900 Theatre or Uptown Theatre) in Strong City. We…

Chase County Bulldog Austin Anderson

Chase County Bulldog Austin Anderson placed first at the wrestling meet in Council Grove last week. Anderson is a returning state qualifier at the 175 lb weight class. Chase County wrestling coach Der…

Upcoming New Location for Art, Music in Cottonwood Falls

Prairie PastTimes Gallery and Emma Chase Friday Night Music are excited to announce they will soon have a new location in Cottonwood Falls. In March, the two activities will be moving to just across t…

Alkegen onsite hiring event set for Jan. 28 in Council Grove

An Alkegen onsite hiring event will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for individuals interested in manufacturing careers. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m. at 1000 N. Union Street, Council G…

Council Grove Elementary School of the week

Ava Kelley Ava is in sixth grade and a student in Steffany Spear’s class. Her favorite color is purple and her best gift ever was art supplies. She likes to spend time playing sports, especially…

National reading trends reflected in USD 417

A national education article circulated in a December 2025 email from Axios reported that many U.S. schools are assigning fewer fulllength novels, particularly at the secondary level, in favor of shor…

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