The Nova Theater received a $5,000 grant from the Midwest Energy Community Fund's IMPACT Grant Program. The grant will help fund the replacement of the lobby's air conditioning system.

USD 270-Plainville received some welcome news this Monday, October 14, from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The school has been named as one of the 31 projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable, and bike-friendly routes through the Transportation Alternative (TA) Program.

At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting on Monday, September 30th, commissioner John Ruder stated that he had been in contact with U. S. Senator Jerry Moran’s Office. Moran’s stance is that he feels like the boar head breeding venture is a local issue, and the citizens know better than anyone else what’s good for their county.

Let’s scare up some spooky fun at the Stockton PUMPKIN PATCH this weekend down at the Stockton City Park located on West Highway 24, on Saturday, October 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs team is not just the football players, the coaches, the owners, and the trainers. It is every single person who works behind the scenes to make the Chiefs the dynamic organization that it is on and off the field. So, to be able to say you are part of that team has got to be one of the best feelings in the world! And that is just what Andrew Bellerive can say he is a part of!

Under New Business, during the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 1st, the commissioners voted to approve the contract and payment to Eldridge Fencing for repair work to the Stockton City Cemetery fence. The money to pay for this work is in the hail insurance fund.

We have all the information you need to participate in this year’s all-important General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5th! It’s important that you exercise your right! Register To Vote The last day to register to vote for the upcoming 2024 General Election is next Tuesday, October 15th. Do you need to register to vote? Go to sos.ks.gov/elections/voter- information.html or visit the Rooks County Clerk’s Office on the courthouse’s second floor.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, the commissioners asked clerk employee Vicki Novotny to go over the insurance claims for the County dealing with the December 15th, 2021 wind storm and the June 5th, 2022, hailstorm. The commissioners want to make sure all the projects have been taken care of and check to see which claims were from each disaster. The one in question is for the roof repair bill at the Rooks County Golf Course. Due to the process taking so long since there was so much damage throughout the County and projects were put on hold or are just now being completed, some claims need to be looked over to see where they need to be filed under, and if any other projects need to be completed before the commissioners close out the claims.

The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to host Give Fest 2024 on October 10, 2024, in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties! Get ready to experience a day filled with philanthropy, community spirit, and Oktoberfestthemed fun. With up to 100% of donations matched by the Heartland Community Foundation, this is a powerful opportunity to maximize your impact while supporting your favorite local nonprofits.

Culture and talent bloom throughout Western Kansas. Many donate their skills to enhance the quality of Kansas life.