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Body When Kambree’s dad was diagnosed with cancer when she was five years old, she decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love to help with cancer research. Now, four years later, Kambree is still giving back, this time by raising funds for the Rooks County Cancer Council.

Body Two kids from Stockton recently achieved remarkable success in the Muttin Bustin' competition at the Phillipsburg Rodeo in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Not only did they excel in the event, but they also share a special bond as cousins!

Body At the July 14th regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting during Communications, high school social studies teacher Michelle Towery resigned from her position. She stated dissatisfaction with the school and not being consulted when assignments were made.

Body During Public Comments at the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, August 5th, Clay Post asked what the City’s process is to get property owners to clean up their yards.

Body (The following article is taken from the approved July 22nd regular meeting minutes of the Rooks County Commission.) TheRooksCountyBoard of Commissioners met with the following present: Chairman, Tim Berland, and Members Jake Prockish and Tracy Rudman.

Body The July 28, 2025, meeting of the Hobart Homemakers FCE ladies was called to order by Susan G. with the flag salute. We had nine ladies in attendance. We went over a few reminders: State FCE Convention Oct. 9-11 in Dodge City, and registration is open. Our club is 90 years old!

Body The menus for the week beginning Monday, August 11, are as follows: Monday—Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, bread, pineapple. Tuesday— Goulash, California blend vegetables, bread, mixed fruit.

Body The Rooks County Commission met on Thursday, July 31st, to hold its regular weekly meeting and to sign the end-of-the-month payroll and vouchers as presented. At the start of the meeting, commissioners Jake Prockish and Tracy Rudman signed the 2026 budget for publication.

Body Always remember to put God first, and everything else will fall into place. It will!

Body Larry Baxter, Holton (Monday of the Fair): “I haven’t missed a year of coming back for the Fair since I got out of Vietnam in 1976.”.