DSNWK receives Dane G. Hansen Foundation grant
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Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award of $100,000 from Dane G. Hansen Foundation for the replacement of vehicles.
KDOT announces approved October bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Oct. 20, 2021, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.
K-383 project underway in Phillips County
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The Kansas Department of Transportation has started preliminary work on Phase I of the delayed T-WORKS K-383 modernization project in Norton and Phillips counties. Phase I consists of approximately 6 miles of K-383 in Phillips County, starting two miles east of Long Island and ending at the U.S.
The Minnesota Crossers cross through Stockton once again
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“Now that you are seeing the country by car, do you prefer this or walking?” we asked Erin Dietrich, when she and her husband, Chris Rea, stopped in at the Sentinel last Thursday afternoon, making their way home to Minnesota after walking across the United States. Erin didn’t hesitate even a moment to answer: “Walking!” Chris nodded his head in agreement.
Results from Tuesday’s Election!
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The 2021 General Election for cities/schools in Rooks County was held last Tuesday, November 2nd. A complete list of the results was provided Wednesday morning by Rooks County election officer, Ruthmary Muir.
Governor Kelly announces “Axe the Food Tax” Plan to eliminate state sales tax on Food
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she will be introducing a bill in the Kansas Legislature to “Axe the Food Tax,” and eliminate the state sales tax on food in Kansas.
Hoeting, Stithem & Sterling win USD 271 Board positions
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The 2021 General Election results for cities and schools in Rooks County was held this Tuesday, November 2nd.
There were a few contested races, along with a good number of write-ins.
A total of 1,039 of the 3,584 registered voters in Rooks County checked in at the polls for this year's election, which resulted in 29% voter turnout.
County approves $30,000 for Redbud Village general operating expenses
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Rooks County Commissioners John Ruder and Tim Berland met on Tuesday, October 26th for their regular weekly meeting. Commissioner Greg Balthazor was absent from the morning session.
Chamber is gearing up for Christmas in Stockton!
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The Stockton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the Christmas season and Rudolph is coming to town! The promotion season begins with Olde Tyme Christmas on Friday, November 26th and ends on Tuesday, December 21st with a Grand prize drawing, and is full of activities in between. Be sure to plan on participating in the Olde Tyme Christmas Parade, Community Christmas Tree Ornament Contest, weekly business drawings, Shopping Local passport drawings, Parade of Christmas Trees and “There’s a Deer in Here” promotion.
Time to choose your Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo
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The Stockton Sentinel announces that it’s time to choose your favorite family photo to be included in our Christmas feature, Santa’s ‘Deer Ones. The Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo submission form can be found in this issue to help the process run more smoothly for the elves that help put the edition together at the Stockton Sentinel.
