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The Flint Hills Rodeo is more than a weekend of broncs, bulls, roping and riding. For Mike Holder of Chase County, it is a community tradition shaped by history, volunteers and the Flint Hills landscape itself.

The Council Grove Braves earned several first-place finishes and strong relay performances at the 2026 Flint Hills League High School Track and Field Meet, held Friday, May 15, at Mission Valley High School.

Council Grove Street Deptartment employees Wyatt Miller (left) and Dale Everett were busy hanging Hometown Veteran Hero Banners in Council Grove on Monday, in preparation of Memorial Day weekend. The photo was captured in front of the Council Grove Republican where they were honoring the service of Navy man Lawrence Duane Evans.

An unexpected airport charge experienced by an area resident’s relative is serving as a reminder for travelers — especially infrequent flyers — to carefully review documents before signing up for expedited airport security programs.

Nearly two years after a devastating crash on a rural Morris County gravel road claimed the lives of three Minnesota family members, the tragedy remains one that local residents still remember vividly.

(JC POST) -- Spring storms brought heavy rain, hail and tornadoes to northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri on Monday.

Editor’s note: The Council Grove Republican is seeking nominations of senior citizens to be considered for future “Senior Salute” articles. Nominations may be submitted by email to flinthillsmediaads@gmail. com or by calling 620-767-5123.

The Council Grove City Council will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at City Hall, 205 N. Union St., Council Grove.

The Morris County Hospital Auxiliary is once again preparing to host this year’s KC Royals Blood Drive, to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8, at the Council Grove Christian Church, 106 E. Main Street. Appointments are preferred but walk ins are welcome.

The Chase County Bulldogs baseball team edged the Marion Warriors 3-2 Thursday in a tightly contested pitching duel, with both teams receiving strong performances on the mound.