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Body Two Rooks County students from Plainville are part of more than 7,400 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas who earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2024 semester.

Body Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) We were unfortunate to miss the rain forecast for our area last week. Tuesday morning, we received .20, and as I made a trip to Abilene and Salina, it was apparent by the puddles and water in ditches that is where the rain fell.

Body Wait! What day is it? I’m tired and ready for a nap. I think it’s Monday. Right? I have no clue. Every day feels like a Monday to me. Am I the only one that feels that way? Here are some questions I ask myself daily.

Body A common prayer before meal time for children states, 'God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our Food.' The prayer expresses thankfulness for providing the food we receive daily, but we should never forget the 'great' and 'good' parts.

Body The Rooks County Historical Society held its regular meeting on Sunday, July 21st. There were eight members and six board members present. It was reported that the Omer Knoll sculptures and art are almost ready for display. Rick and Rivver have been working on the display.

Body SATAN.TheBiblereveals much about God's nature, His creation, and His people. But it also reveals His plan. However, trying to grasp the vastness of God's mind and plans for all that He's created is like trying to squirt an ocean into a thimble.

Body Two graduates from Rooks County are among the more than 2,380 students who completed a total of 2,645 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2024.

Body The 2024 area wheat harvest is now recorded as 115% of the five-year average and 235% over last year’s crop. Farmers Union Elevator Manager Michael Carpenter said the harvest went well, and the last few loads of wheat came in over the weekend.

Body The Saturday morning, July 12, Story Time at the Rooks County Museum involved a whole lot of shaking.