Get ready for the last three days of the Rooks County Free Fair so you can take in all the fun and excitement of the best county fair in Kansas! Remember, on Thursday night, August 7th, lots of fun is in store for everyone! The Grandstand opens at 6:00 p.m. for the heart-pounding IMCA Stock Car Races that start at 7:00 p.m.

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More than 500 student council members and advisors from 26 U.S. states gathered at Santa Fe South High School from June 27th through June 29th for the 2025 VISION National Conference for Student Council Leaders, hosted in partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils.

The Daily Grind in Stockton will have a food trailer at the Rooks County Fairgrounds by the Sutor-Blauer Arena on Tuesday, August 5th, through Friday, August 8th, from 7:00 a.m. until noon during the judging sessions.

Enjoy the Rooks County Free Fair! The Nova Theatre in Stockton will be closed this weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 8th, 9th, and 10th) so everyone can enjoy the Rooks County Free Fair! (Look for the ad on Page 3A) .

Kick off the new school year with yummy treats and good company at the Sweet Back-2-School Ice Cream Social at the Stockton Methodist Church of Restoration (204 North Elm Street) on Sunday, August 10th. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2025– 26 Youth Action Council (YAC) members. This leadership and community engagement program bringstogetherhighschool students from across Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties to learn about philanthropy, develop projects, and make a lasting impact in their communities.

It’s that time of the year again! We can hardly wait to celebrate at the Rooks County Free Fair, happening from August 4th to August 9th! Get ready for six thrilling days packed with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! The excitement kicks off on Monday, August 4th, with the Grandstand gates swinging open at 6:00 p.m. for the King of Kansas Flat Track Motorcycle Races.

The Daily Grind in Stockton will have a food trailer at the Rooks County Fairgrounds by the Sutor-Blauer Arena on Tuesday, August 5th, through Friday, August 8th, from 7:00 a.m. until noon during the judging sessions.

After more than a decade of providing a safe, fun, and faith-filled space for youth in our community, the Fusion Christian Youth Center is beginning a new chapter in ministry. The board of directors recently decided to transition out of its longtime building and embrace a flexible, pop-up ministry model to better serve the needs of today’s youth.