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Body The Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan, Kansas has named 229 high school seniors from 47 Northwest Kansas schools as winners in its 51st annual scholarship competition.

Body For Kansas gardeners, St. Patrick’s Day means something much more than donning a favorite green outfit and heading to local celebrations.

Body On Tuesday, March 3, Plainville USD 270 voters made a significant investment in the future of their schools. The community decisively approved a $5.49 million bond to improve local school facilities, though a second, larger $7.05 million proposal did not gain enough support.

Body The Plainville City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, started with the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the February 17th minutes, the bills paid for $91,256.66, the KDHE Drawdown No. 20 for $26,089.00, the EBH Invoice for $24,721.

Body Since 1994, the Stockton Grade School Playground has been a cornerstone for students and the community. Now, it's receiving exciting renovations to create an even better space for our youngest learners. Thanks to the generosity of Linda Krysl ($1,500.00), the William H.

Body During the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, Rooks County Economic Development Director Roger Hrabe, who is retiring at the end of the month, introduced the new director, Jeanine McKenna, to the commissioners.

Body At the Tuesday, February 24th regular Rooks County Commission meeting, commissioners Tim Berland, Jake Prockish, and Tracy Rudman met with county attorney Danielle Muir and economic development director Roger Hrabe about the County's Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

Body Child Care Aware of Kansas recently recognized 18 Northwest Kansas counties and communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems.

Body At an all-time event high, 31 teams comprising 53 students from Plainville and Stockton competed on Wednesday, February 25, at the annual Rooks County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), hosted this year at the Plainville High School Cardinal Gym.