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The Kansas Department of Commerce recently announced the launch of a new round of Rural Mural funding to support the creation of projects in rural Kansas communities. The total amount of funding available is $125,000.

Added sugar, derived from cheap crops like corn, is bad for babies. According to the American Heart Association, added sugars are full of energy but lack nutritional value, boosting the odds of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems.

Kansas Senator Rick Billinger, Senator Elaine Bowers, and Representative Ken Rahjes held a Town Hall meeting in Stockton on Tuesday, April 1st, to answer questions from the public.

The local churches have announced their schedule for Holy Week and Easter, which falls on Sunday, April 20th. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the services as part of their holiday celebrations.

The Stockton High School National Honor Society held its induction and recognition ceremony on Monday, March 31st, in the afternoon.

With the school year swiftly coming to an end, a flurry of activities and events will be held, with Prom one of the most anticipated for the high school students. This year, the theme is Enchanted Garden, with the location at Stockton City Hall (115 South Walnut).

High Plains Farm Credit announces another year of record patronage returns to customer-stockholders. This year, the association has declared $19.2 million to be distributed as cash patronage to the farmers and ranchers it serves.

With the termination of RCH employees, Chief Nurse Pam Harmon and Specials Projects Manager Stephanie Bjornstad, announced by the Rooks County Health Center Board earlier in the month, the meeting room was filled to capacity with approximately 40 people at the Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday,...

The Heartland Community Foundation, dedicated to supporting Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is excited to announce the opening of its spring grant cycle. As of March 15, applications can be submitted online until 11:59 p.m.