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Rylee Williams was crowned the 2026 Miss Morris County Youth Rodeo Queen on Saturday by Kaylee Ehrlich, the 2025 titleholder.

Council Grove’s FCCLA members excelled and created memories for a lifetime at the recent national competition in Washington D. C. Pictured l to r are: Capri Gant, Ellie Palmquist, Betsy Doornbos, Hallie Frazier, Peytyn Eslinger, Declan SanRomani, Madiso

PLACING SECOND IN THE NATION with their project at the national FCCLA awards were USD 417 students (l to r) Madison Forge, Declan SanRomani and Ellie Palmquist.

FCCLA Members Earn Gold, Silver Awards in Washington, D.C.

Local FCCLA members earned one gold award and three silver awards while competing in STAR Events during a four-day trip to Washington, D.C.

Rotary hears update on new Casey’s

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! The Musical

Boatmans begin ministry at United Methodist Church

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.

News

School Angels project to help USD 487 and 481 students

A new community project called School Angels is being organized to help families afford school-related necessities and participation costs for their children.

Rylee Williams

Mailing of advance ballots begins this Wednesday, July 15

A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to nominate candidates for National, State, County and Township offices, and to elect party precinct committeemen and committeewomen.

Obituaries

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, 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.

Gerald Earl Rankin

Gerald Earl Rankin, born January 7, 1949, went to be with Jesus on July 6, 2026.

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