Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Council Grove Republican
  • Did you Now?

    Did you Now?

    News

    Golf has been played for centuries, and is one of the most popular pastimes in North America.

  • Alan Carlyle

    Rotary hears update on new Casey’s

    News

    At their weekly meeting at the Hays House, members of the Council Grove Rotary Club heard an update on the new Casey’s General Store being built at the corner of Union and Market streets.

  • Pinkalicious!

    Pinkalicious!

    News

    Pinkalicious! The Musical will be performed three times this weekend at the Auditorium at CGJSHS. Times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.

  • Buffy and Taud Boatman

    Boatmans begin ministry at United Methodist Church

    News

    The Council Grove/Dunlap United Methodist Church and Simpson United Methodist Church in Alta Vista have welcomed a new pastor, Taud Boatman, and his wife, Buffy, to the Flint Hills.

  • Adam Hodge

    “Kansas 1776” is Kaw Mission Council

    News

    Adam Hodge will present the Kaw Mission Councils: 2026 Westward Expansion lecture Series “Kansas 1776” at 2 p.m., July 12, in the Council Grove United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

  • Many area residents and guests were pleased with the City of Council Grove fireworks show and were glad that the city found a way to bring back the show after losing its previous vendor. Much appreciation is extended to all the volunteers who assisted. (Photo: Callahan McIver)

    City of Council Grove fireworks show

    News
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      News

      Kansas laws passed during 2026 session

      Part 4

      Political signs on state highways prohibited

      The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

      Local students receive degrees from WSU

      Hannah Konen and Calla Unruh, both of Council Grove, received their degrees from Wichita State University this spring.

      Obituaries

      Leland Wayne Viar

      Leland Wayne Viar

      Leland Wayne Viar, 83, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.

      Dr. William (Bill) Dreese

      Dr. William (Bill) Dreese

      Dr. William (Bill) Dreese, 98, died in Salina, KS on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Council Grove, KS, on October 13,1927, to Evart and Katie (O’Mera) Dreese.

      Richard Ivan Grimmett

      Richard Ivan Grimmett

      Richard Ivan Grimmett, age 76, passed away on June 12, 2026 in Goddard, KS. He was born June 7, 1950 in Council Grove, KS to Olen and Esther (Collyer) Grimmett.

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