CG appropriations total $402,751

The Council Grove City Council will consider appropriations totaling $402,751.21 during its regular meeting tonight. The appropriations were not available for inclusion in Monday’s advance meeting article because the city is transitioning to a different financial software program, which delayed preparation of the expense report.

Garage destroyed by fire at CG City Lake

A garage at C-19, also known as 104 Breezy Shore Circle, at the Council Grove City Lake was destroyed by fire Saturday, July 18.

The detached garage, owned by Bruce and Nancy Arnold, was considered a t…

CG City Council to meet Tuesday

The Council Grove City Council will consider several matters, including city attorney services, the annual city audit, work on West Main Street and the reinstatement of city committees, during its reg…

Morris County attorney allows Council Grove mayor recall petition to proceed

An effort to recall Council Grove Mayor Ryan McDonald may now move into the signature-gathering stage after Morris County Attorney Michelle Brown determined that portions of a third Statement of Recal…

Driver rescued after pickup plunges into large cistern

(Herington) A 17-year-old boy was rescued early Saturday after his pickup left the roadway and plunged into a large cistern on private property near Herington Lake.

According to information released by…

Jessica Mayhew

Jessica Mayhew, a 4-H and agriculture and natural resources agent with the K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District, was the guest speaker at the Council Grove Rotary Club on Wednesday. She is pictured with Travis Griffin, who helped arrange the speaking engage- ment. Mayhew brings experience developing and presenting agricultur- al production and fabrication lessons for youth.

MC Commission: braces for health insurance increase, multiple road washouts repaired

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, and Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, were present. Others present were Billy Kryger-Pastor Berean Baptist Church.

FAITH MATTERS

Midway through summer, never midway in faith It is hard to believe we have already reached the midpoint of summer. It seems like just yesterday schools were letting out, pools were opening, and calendars were filling with vacations, tournaments, and family gatherings.

District 1 MC commission candidates answer questions

The Council Grove Republican recently asked the two candidates for Morris County Commissioner District 1 — Wayne Kohler and Jon Sawyer — to respond to three questions concerning county zoning, broadca…

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