Headlines

After President Chad Sterling called the meeting to order for the January 13th USD 271 Board of Education meeting, the members approved the amended agenda and the Consent Agenda with changes noted.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, January 14th, Rooks County Fair Board President Kelly Muir presented information to the commissioners about shortening the half-mile track at the fairgrounds to a 3/8-mile track.

Gasper Farms, consisting of father and son Dan and Joe Gasper of Stockton, is this year’s recipient of the Rooks County Conservation District’s Bankers Soil Conservation Award.

It was announced January 16 that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for a second signup for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Interested participants have until March 7, 2025 to apply.

The 2024 Rooks County Windbreak Award Winners are David and Barbara Griffin of Natoma. The land has been in the family since 1951, with David and Barbara purchasing it in 1990 from Melvin Griffin.

77 E ARS The Rooks County Conservation District’s 77th Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, January 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainville Grade School Caferia.

Taylor Ghumm started her new position at the City of Stockton as assistant clerk on December 18th, filling the vacancy left by Brook Dix.

The Heartland Community Foundation, dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is pleased to announce Justine Benoit's appointment to its Advisory Board.

On December 14, 2024, to celebrate the retirement of Master Sergeant Jenny D. Dix from the United States Air Force, Kevin and Patricia (Patty) Klingemann hosted a celebration at their home in Piedmont, South Dakota.

The Rooks County Commissioners approved the 2025 appointments during their weekly meeting held on Tuesday, January 7th.