The regular business meeting of the Morris County 4-H Council was held on February 16th, at 6:30pm at the Council Grove Fairgrounds. The meeting was called to order by President Haylee Nielsen followed by the council reciting the Pledge of Allegiance the 4-H pledge.
I want to thank the “Bridge Brigade” for bringing attention last Sunday to the way that the Kansas Supreme Court justices are currently appointed by the Governor. The August 4 election proposes a constitutional amendment that would change the appointment system to an elections system.
The descendants of Earle and Cora (Kamm) Evans gathered June 12-13 at the Council Grove Reservoir. Those in attendance were: Bruce and Denise Blount, Mike and Gina Hayes, Hook and Bup Zimmerman, Dana and Becky Evans, Abby Evans, Mia and Leo, and Preston Boeh, Council Grove; Gary and Deanna Evans and Zac, Meridan; Jay and Vicki Evans, Hunter and Stephanie Maike and “circus”, Rod and Pam Pitney, Connie Evans, Dell and Kim Dieball, Josh and April Lira, Isaac, Cassie and Kari Ann, Aaron and Traci Dickens, Conner, Layton and Tyler, Alma; Don Evans, Junction City; James and Sandy Flowers, Carley and Savannah, Carol Olsen, Logan Evans, Topeka; Jay and Nancy Evans, Lorene Kaukol, Deb Brown, Nola Miller, Dwight; Lane Evans, Lenexa; Niki Cornelius, Olathe; Denny and Kay Grunewald, Wamego; Matt and Bridget Grunewald, Wichita; Dylan and Kayla Flowers, Alaina, Carson and Caden; Basehor; Lee and Rachel Smelser and Cora, Tonganoxie; Abilene, KS 67410.
K4 Highway between K149 and White City will be closed on June 17 between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm while KDOT replaces a culvert. Page 2 Local Grain Prices (Provided by Agri Trails Coop) Corn...................................$3.80 Milo....................................$3.40 Soybeans..........................$10.37 Wheat.................................$5.90 Oats....................................$1.50 Reservoir Lake Level Normal elevation...........1274.00 Current elevation...........1279.63.
The Kaw Nation will present its 2026 Washunga Days Powwow Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, at Allegawaho Park, 1645 S. 525 Road, near Council Grove.
The Manhattan Mercury has named Council Grove junior Reid Buttrey as the Spring All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year. The weekly newspaper reported that Buttrey helped lead the Braves to the 3A state baseball tournament for the first time since 2016.
The Council Grove Republican has learned that Council Grove city attorneys Brian Henderson and Molly Priest have resigned, effective at the end of June. City Council President Jason Booker confirmed the resignations and said Mayor Ryan McDonald will appoint a new city attorney. The matter is not listed on the agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
What began as a Washunga Days fishing derby has grown into a hands-on outdoor experience designed to introduce youth and families to fishing, wildlife and other outdoor activities. The fishing derby and outdoor education stations will be open from 10 a.m.
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 9 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, and Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, were present.
