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Body Starting the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 26th, was a report by commissioner Jake Prockish about the surplus equipment at the Rooks County Golf Course. The golf board would like to put the surplus items in lots and sell them for sealed bids.

Body Rooks County Health Center (RCH) recently announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Body Denise Murchie was sworn in as the new Rooks County Treasurer by Clerk Laura Montgomery on Monday, April 1st. She has stepped into the position and will serve outgoing Treasurer Kim Northup's term, who has retired.

Body On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.

Body Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion Lyla Oller represented her county well at the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, held on Saturday, March 23rd, at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.

Body After over 18 years of serving as the Rooks County Treasurer, Kim Northup officially retired on Monday, April 1st, with Denise Murchie stepping into the position. Northup was elected five times, giving continuity to a job that oversees a variety of tasks for the county.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation started working on a box culvert bridge replacement project on K-18 in Russell County. The bridge is located approximately one mile east of the K-232 junction near Lucas.