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Body The Rooks County tax revenue for 2025 has increased in all categories, which are Real Estate, Severed Minerals, Personal Property, State-Assessed Utilities, Oil, and Specials. The largest increase was seen in Real Estate, which rose by $543,156.

Body Lynette L. Goodro, 62, of Palco, is being held at the Rooks County Jail on a $5,000 bond following her arrest on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Body Seven charges, including four drug-related offenses, filed in Rooks County District Court after a traffic stop on South 6th and South Cedar Streets in Stockton on October 23, 2024, have been dismissed by Rooks County Attorney Danielle N. Muir.

Body The Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 17th started with the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll of $70,949.37, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants of $44,112.53, the City of Stockton warrants of $300,271.

Body Emergency management director Adam Bryant was at the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 17th, to present two pickup options and their costs to the commissioners.

Body During the February 17th Plainville City Council meeting, a Hearing was held dealing with the nuisance abatement for Stephen Mataio. After listening to the information provided during the Hearing, the Council was to determine whether a nuisance exists.

Body Rooks County Health Center in Plainville announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Body Voters in Unified School District No. 270-Plainville will head to the polls Tuesday, March 3, to decide the fate of two separate bond issue proposals aimed at funding improvements and renovations to district facilities.

Body On February 2nd, Taylor Hanson officially stepped into the role of the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce Director. Hanson, who is already quite active in the community, wanted to help with the Chamber, and this position will allow her to contribute even more.

Body As economic development director Roger Hrabe prepares for retirement, Rooks County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanine McKenna as his successor, effective February 1st.