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Body As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint the landscape, it’s the perfect moment to embrace the spirit of renewal with a fall cleaning extravaganza!

Body Get ready to tidy up your space! The Rooks County Landfill is excited to announce its Fall Cleanup event, taking place from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th. The Landfill will be open each day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Body The Stockton Fire Department was called for mutual aid to Plainville regarding a report that the laundromat was on fire. It turned out to be a false alarm, with the department called off before they left Stockton.

Body Sticking Together Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher This has been quite a year, and all the stress can take quite a toll. Trade uncertainty, poor grain prices, increased fertilizer cost, higher interest rates ... the list goes on and on.

Body The Stockton Junior High Honor Choir students who will perform in Norton on Saturday, November 8th have been announced.

Body A Plainville man is in custody at the Rooks County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond after a traffic stop in Stockton resulted in multiple criminal charges filed on Monday, September 29, in Rooks County District Court.

Body In a heartwarming effort to inspire the next generation of givers, the Heartland Community Foundation is proud to bring back a special initiative for Give Fest 2025: Every 5th grader in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties will once again receive at least $10 to donate to a local...

Body It is impossible to put a positive spin on the enrollment figures at USD 271, given that they have shown a drastic decrease from five years ago, a reduction of 106 students, from 361 in 202021 to 255 in 2025-26.

Body Did you feel a shake on Sunday afternoon? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck just before 3 p.m., about four miles north of Stockton.

Body The last day to register to vote for the Tuesday, November 4 General Election is next Tuesday, October 14. Do you need to register to vote? Go to sos.ks.gov/ elections/ voter-information.