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Body The Stockton Public Library is excited to announce a wide variety of free programs and events for youth and adults this fall.

Body The Kansas State Board of Education has approved new cut scores for state assessments, reaffirming the state’s commitment to maintaining high academic expectations while ensuring a more accurate and fair measure of student achievement.

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Body The Rooks County Commissioners met with Jerry Michaud with DSNWK at the start of their weekly meeting on Tuesday, August 19th. Michaud updated the commissioners on the services Rooks County received from the organization during 2024.

Body Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Friday, August 8th, that the Department of Commerce has awarded $362,000.00 through the Emergency Historic Assistance Lifeline (E-HEAL) program.

Body For the third and final week, the Stockton Sentinel is printing the Delinquent Tax List for Rooks County in this week’s issue.

Body The September 18th Sentinel will include our annual SHS Homecoming Feature, with individual pictures of the Tiger athletes (football, volleyball, and cross country), cheer, dance, and coaching staff, sponsored by local merchants, organizations, and individuals.

Body Monday morning, August 25, a scammer spoofed the Rooks County Health Center phone number and called a community member. The caller claimed the person had been “selected” to receive a swab kit because of their diagnosis. They insisted it was offered through Medicare.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation granted a record $691,954.80 to local nonprofits and community organizations during its fiscal year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Body The 47th Annual Logan Labor Day Celebration will take place Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Logan Golf Course, located 1.25 miles east of Logan on Highway 9. Sponsored by the Hansen Museum with funds from the Dane G.