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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas, an occupational resident of Washington, D.C., for three decades, says he looked forward to reading weekly editions of the Plainville Times for the latest news from his hometown.

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. The Hansen Foundation awarded DSNWK $100,000 to purchase two ramp-accessible vehicles to address the increasing demand for accessible transportation.

The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor April Yakish called the meeting to order. Council members present were Kate Terry, Thomas Yakish, Bill Dibble, Charles O'Neill, and Larry Morgan.

This semester, 7th-grade STEAM (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) students at Stockton Grade School turned creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship into a successful student-run business— one that not only paid off a pretend bank loan but also generated over $800 to support...

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At the regular meeting of the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, January 6th, commissioners Jake Prockish, Tracy Rudman, and Tim Berland met with several county department heads to discuss the 2026 holidays.

For those who live outside the Stockton area, here’s a look at the completed bridge replacement project on U.S. 24, just west of Stockton.

The Adult Social/Coffee hour met on Tuesday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. We enjoyed New Year's Eve Trivia from around the world. Bret Greenwood was the trivia champion and given a “Golden' thumb trophy.

The Arthur Capper Cooperative Center (ACCC) in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University is proud to recognize Lauren Ellenz of Tipton, Kansas, a junior in animal sciences and industry, as the 2025-2026 Matthew Kent Stamper Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Poinsettia Care Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care. Place your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area of the room, but do not let it touch cold windowpanes.