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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For the first time since 2021 and 2022, Rooks County experienced a notable decline in court case filings, dropping by 99 cases compared to the previous year. In the two previous years to 2025 (2023 and 2024), the number of court cases filed increased by 84 in 2023 and 227 in 2024.

Staff, parents, and community members of Plainville are invited to attend the upcoming USD 270 Community Engagement & Information Nights to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed.

The Rooks County Conservation District’s 77th annual meeting is set for Monday, February 9th. The meeting will be held in the Stockton High School Practice Gym to begin at 6:30 p.m.