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1. What prompted you to run as a candidate (or run again) for this position? Hagan: After serving as a county commissioner for two terms, there are still thoughts and concerns that I heard from the taxpayers that I would like to address.

The following statement released on July 22nd, is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the State of Board of Education’s vote to reject her executive order delaying the start of school: “The cases of COVID-19 in Kansas are at an all-time high and continue to rise.

The City of Stockton, City of Damar, and Rooks County will both benefit from the second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavius Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds issued recently.

1. What prompted you to run as a candidate (or run again) for this position? Bigge: I believe the accused still have rights.

1. What prompted you to run as a candidate (or run again) for this position? Ruder: Since late February, I have seen the oil market go south.

Noxious weed supervisor Mike Klein was at the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, July 21st to talk to the commissioners about changing the roadside truck driving job in his department to a seasonal position.

The Kansas Department of Transportation began a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 24 in Graham and Rooks counties this Monday.

(The following article is taken from the unapproved minutes of the July 24th special school board meeting.) The Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education held a special meeting on Friday, July 24th in the District Conference Room.

All Rooks County registered voters are urged to exercise your right to vote on Tuesday, August 4 in the primary election. Please remember you must bring with you to the polls a photo ID, such as a driver’s license.

FUSION recently received a $2,500.00 grant from the Heartland Community Foundation to purchase an outdoor movie-grade screen, popcorn machine and Christian film license. The organization now has the equipment and will be hosting pop-up movies throughout the rest of the summer.