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Body The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office held a presentation on Tuesday, July 16th, of its Virtual Reality Training simulator by InVeris Training Solutions, which was procured through grant funding.

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

Body After the Stockton USD 271 School Board members reorganized for the 2024-2025 school year at the start of their meeting on Monday, July 8th, they turned their attention to the regular business on the agenda. (The board organization article is printed elsewhere in this issue.)

Body will feature a new column, #NewFarmWife Chronicles,” by Staci McReynolds in its future issues as space allows. Staci states she has only been a farm wife for a little over five months, though she grew up on a farm until age 14.

Body Stockton City Manager Kayla Hilbrink announced at the Stockton City meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, that the Stockton Child Care Coalition received a $175,000.00 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to build a new daycare facility.

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Body The Rooks County Historical Society and Museum is proud to announce the Farm Life Photo Contest at the Rooks County Free Fair. The contest provides an opportunity to showcase favorite farm-related photographs from yesterday or years ago.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation recently awarded $126,829.85 to local organizations in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego Counties during the spring/ summer grant cycle. The community foundation helped fund 42 projects, including 12 fully funded and 28 partially funded.

Body At the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, the commissioners dissolved the Gift Fund Advisory Board after they dispensed the remainder of the Olive Reed Schafer funds. These funds were distributed to the Stockton Fair Board for $1,000.