Council Grove native Dr. Jody Buller will soon return to her hometown to reopen the local optometry office, bringing with her a fresh start for eye care services and a strong sense of community connec…

A mayoral election recount requested by candidate Ryan Mc-Donald revealed an additional vote for him on Wednesday afternoon. Although the official election canvas will not take place until 3 p.m. Thur…

The Morris County 2025 4-H Achievement Banquet was held Sunday, November 2 at the Morris County Fair building to honor the achievements of Morris County 4-Hers during the 2024-2025 project year. Casty…

In the summary of the USD 417 Board of Education meeting published Wednesday, November 12, the article incorrectly stated that teacher Brier Blythe spoke at the meeting. Ms. Blythe was not in attendan…

When the Vietnam War divided a nation, it united one Council Grove family in service. Five Washburn brothers, Kenneth, Jose (Joe), Donald (Donnie), Dulan, and Richard, all served in the U.S. military …

With our community honoring veterans this week, I felt compelled to give the community an update on what Together With Veterans AND Morris County has done since its inception in April of 2020. With a …

Tai Chi classes will start Nov. 18 and finish Dec. 16, at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 21 North Mission. The session will be from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

The instruction includes chair Tai Chi…

Trimester schedule debate draws passionate response from crowd

The USD 417 Board of Education met Monday evening, November 10, at Council Grove Elementary School rather than the District Office, allowi…

Charles “Charlie” Rayl of Chase County is a man of few words and steady conviction, qualities forged in the cockpit of a helicopter during the Vietnam War. A retired U.S. Army pilot and la…

The Council Grove–Dunlap United Women in Faith will host their annual Fall Festival and Bazaar from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Council Grove United Methodist C…