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Body The regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, August 11th was held at the meeting room at the Rooks County Jail.

Body On Tuesday, August 18th, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged Kansas businesses to participate in the application process for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access in the state.

Body JONAH SMITH with Eager Beaver 4-H gets the stalls ready for his cow/calf pair he will be showing at this year’s Fair. Jonah has been a member of 4-H for over ten years..

Body Darrell Small (Thursday last week asking him how his birthday is going): “Every day is a good day for me.”.

Body The menus for the week beginning Monday, August 24th, are as follows: Monday—Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, bread, mandarin oranges. Tuesday—Pork cutlet, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, watermelon.

Body Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging consumers to use caution against scams involving COVID-19.

Body JONATHAN GRAHAM poses with his Angus crossbreed bucket calf, Sunflower, at this year’s Rooks County 4-H Fair. Jonathan is a member of the Star 4-H..

Body LAWBREAKERS. As Americans, we have a sense of independence and personal responsibility for our own needs. We work hard and enjoy the fruit of our labor. Unfortunately, that drive to meet our physical needs also transfers to thinking we have to work hard to meet our spiritual need.

Body We are told throughout the Bible that we shouldn’t let our hearts be troubled. In John 14:1, Jesus tells us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” In our current environment, those words may challenge us.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation began roadwork on a portion of U.S. 281 (South 1st Street) in the city of Osborne on Monday, August 17th.