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Body A series of accidents, including two hit-and-runs and two incidents where individuals outside vehicles sustained injuries, put Rooks County emergency services on high the past month. The spate of accidents began with a hit-and-run on Tuesday, March 3, at 3:00 p.m.

Body The Stockton USD 271 Board of Education, held on Monday, April 13th, began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Dryden's fifth-grade class.

Body At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 21st, Rooks County Senior Services, Inc.

Body A special meeting of the Stockton Board of Education was held on Thursday, April 16th. Present were board members Spencer Hilbrink, Andy Muir, Jessy Maddy, Ginger Riffel, and Amanda Atkisson.

Body Rooks County is welcoming a new era of leadership and optimism with Jeanine McKenna at the helm of its Economic Development office.

Body Fields that once showed promise across Kansas are now telling a different story as the 2025-26 wheat crop faces drought pressure. After a strong start last fall, producers are now managing a crop under drought, temperature swings, and emerging stressors across the state.

Body Plainville City Council Tackles Major Community Projects at April Meeting The Plainville City Council convened on Tuesday, April 21st, opening the meeting with the approval of minutes from the April 7th session and authorizing payment of bills totaling $152,667.97.

Body At the April 21st Stockton City Commission meeting, street supervisor Ray Niblock discussed plans for Pine Street with the commissioners.

Body The Plainville USD 270 Board of Education met on Monday, April 13th, and started the meeting by approving the Consent Calendar as presented.

Body The Stockton City Commission meeting was held on Tuesday, April 7th, with many items listed on the agenda. First was the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll for $100,879.25, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants for $154,580.