Community

If you are seeking to share your Christian journey with others, it would be helpful to establish common ground with your audience. Sometimes this can be difficult, but doing so will help them to identify with you and form a closer bond.

'Struggles in the Ministry of Jesus' was the message title taken from John, Chapters 6-7. Jesus understood that it was like to face disappointments.

Renewed in Mercy: Faithful Companion for the Journey! Exodus 17:1-7 The Israelites traveled according to God’s command, led by the pillar of cloud during the day and the pillar of fire at night. Yet they came to a place where there was no water for them to drink.

The library has been full of activities for patrons of all ages. The Community Room has been a hot commodity. It is used for Girl Scouts, insurance meetings, a very fun Blending workshop, not to mention all the library programs.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, recently released 2025 data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims. In 2025, there were 82,498 total reported storm claims and the amount paid out on those claims by insurance companies was $879,074,368.54.

Ben Mesecher, a graduating senior at Plainville High School, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dane G. Hansen Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship.

Average gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 36.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Prices in Kansas are 42.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Prairie Heritage Auction and Real Estate in Plainville recently celebrated 50 years in business. With all the well-wishes they received, one special congratulatory letter arrived a few weeks ago from Plainville alum, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.

The Plainville Fire Department responded to a call on Tuesday, February 17th to a residence on Section Line. The firemen were on the scene for approximately twenty minutes with it contained to smoke damage due to a malfunctioning air fryer.

The Kansas Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee passed House Concurrent Resolution 5022 (HCR5022), which proposes a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The effort is led by Senator Mike Thompson and spearheaded by the nonpartisan nonprofit U.S.