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Body At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, the commissioners held a public hearing for the CDBG small city development grant for Richland Township to restore and repair the Damar Township Hall. Brian Newell was at the meeting to represent Richland Township.

Body During the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, Pastor Ted Stapleton was present to ask for help with the city utility bill for Blessed Beginnings Daycare. The facility is bringing in approximately $6,600.00 per month, with bills for $14,235.00 per month.

Body On Thursday, October 3rd, Stockton’s Heather Winklepleck received the Kansas Prevention “Sally Zellers” Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to prevention efforts across Kansas.

Body The deadline to apply for the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Grants and Scholarships is Thursday, October 31st, to the Stockton VFW Post #8873. Awards are given at Post, District, State, and National levels.

Body As of Monday, October 21st, the harvesting of the corn and beans in the area is about three-fourths complete. Milo harvest is around 50 percent done.

Body Brenna M. Bouchey, 34, of Stockton, was charged on October 10, 2024, with four counts related to the seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia from her residence in Stockton on July 26, 2024.

Body At the end of the regular meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No.

Body As of Monday, October 14th, the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has taken in 45,000 bushels of beans, with the Woodston Coop taking 26,000 bushels. This is over 200% of last year’s crop.

Body This summer, the Berkley family joined the prestigious list of recipients for the Century of Family Banking Award presented by the Kansas Bankers Association.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation (HCF) is excited to announce Deanna Hammerschmidt's appointment as the new Rooks County Development Director. Deanna brings extensive experience in marketing, public relations, and community engagement to her new role.