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Body The Department of Applied Business Studies at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has named Delanee Bedore of Stockton as one of its six outstanding graduating seniors for exceptional achievement. The department houses three programs with various concentrations.

Body (We thank Thomas Riffe for sharing the following column so we can share it with our readers this Memorial Day.) “For most Americans, Memorial Day represents a nice three-day weekend filled with barbecues and picnics.

Body At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, Max Dibble, who is running for the Kansas House of Representatives 110 District, was at the morning session to introduce himself to the commissioners.

Body Community members and businesses are invited to take part in a special signature ad recognizing Rooks County Health Center for being named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.

Body When the dust settled on the Rooks County Speedway, it was clear a new era had begun.

Body Four exceptional students from Rooks County have been recognized among Kansas’ most distinguished young scholars, earning the coveted title of 2026 Governor’s Scholars.

Body The Stockton City Commission met on Tuesday, May 5th, with the first order of business the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll for $72,198.23, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants for $69,874.

Body The Plainville City Council met on Tuesday, May 5th, with the first order of business the approval of the items listed in the Consent Agenda. The Agenda included the April 21st minutes, the bills paid for $822,543.17, the KDHE #22 drawdown of $187,972.42, the EBH invoice for $196.

Body At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, the commissioners first met with Craig Poe from High Plains Mental Health and his two colleagues. Poe presented the annual report of their organization, focusing on their work in Rooks County.

Body Rooks County Health Center proudly hosted its 72nd Annual Hospital District Meeting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1210 N. Washington in Plainville, celebrating a year of remarkable achievements and community impact.