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Body The Kansas Department of Transportation is proud to recognize Cash Baxter, Highway Maintenance Worker III from Stockton, for reaching his 20-year state service anniversary in February.

Body Shyanne Balthazor of Stockton, Kansas, has earned a place on Washburn University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To achieve this honor, students must complete at least 12 hours of graded coursework and maintain a semester GPA between 3.4 and 3.99.

Body 'The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.' [Isaiah 9] 'The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Body Have you ever wondered what kind of impact you will leave on the church? In asking this, we are not talking about the church as a building or even as an organization. We are talking about the church as a body of believers.

Body At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 20th, commissioners Tim Berland, Jake Prockish, and Tracy Rudman met with Kac'Rae Mcalonan with New York Life Insurance, who presented on the whole life insurance policies her company offers.

Body At the City of Plainville Council meeting, held on Tuesday, January 20th, city administrator/clerk Jim Mesecher swore in new mayor Tom Nuckols and council members Travis Dixon and Skylar Rudman at the start of the evening session.

Body Few businesses can boast half a century of service, but in 2026, Prairie Heritage Auction & Real Estate proudly celebrates 50 years as one of Plainville’s most trusted family enterprises.

Body The Plainville District Spelling Bee buzzed with excitement on Wednesday, January 21st, transforming the Plainville Grade School Cafeteria into an arena of suspense and intellect.

Body Corbyn Glendening, an eighth-grade student at Stockton Grade School, has once again emerged as the Spelling Bee Champion. The competition, held on Wednesday, January 21st, saw Corbyn clinch her second consecutive title by correctly spelling the word 'raise.

Body Recent reports have raised concerns about the financial outlook for rural hospitals in Kansas, with several critical access hospitals identified as being at high risk of closure.