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Body Has the latest cold spell left you needing a coat? If so, the Coat Exchange Program is up and running once again on the first floor of the Rooks County Courthouse. Anyone can pick up a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile program.

Body There are four open positions for the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education. Per our custom, the Stockton Sentinel always presents the candidates in contested races to the public. They answer questions about themselves and why they wanted to serve on the Board.

Body Bring your photo ID Next Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day, and all registered voters should exercise their RIGHT to vote! Don’t take the process for granted. Many in the world do not enjoy this privilege.

Body The Rooks County Commission met with interim road and bridge supervisor Tim Colburn at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 17th for his weekly update.

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Body After holding several in-person interviews after the regular meeting of the Stockton City Commission held on Tuesday, October 17th, the Board voted to hire Kayla Hilbrink as the new city manager/clerk pending acceptance of the contract.

Body When the Stockton Sentinel learned that Fielzah Creighton ran in the Chicago Marathon, we contacted her about her experience. We emailed her several questions about how she became interested in running, etc.

Body Please note that the annual Stockton FFA Goblin’s Glory extravaganza will be held this Friday, October 27th, in the gyms of Stockton High School. Make plans to attend this night of spooky fun.

Body Yes, it is time to get out the camera and take family photos since it is already time to send in your 2023 Santa’s “Deer Ones pictures for our annual Christmas issue! The form is in this week’s Stockton Sentinel issue with all the instructions.

Body As of Monday, October 23rd, the area milo harvest is approximately 80% complete, while the corn and bean harvests are in the books for this year. The Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has 305,000 bushels of milo, 135,000 bushels of corn, and 10,000 bushels of beans.