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Thank you for carrying on a proud tradition of journalism in Rooks County. Tom & Cassie Nuckols Plainville I enjoy reading the new version of the paper, especially 'It Happened In Kansas” and 'Home Country” plus the jokes and all the other items.

Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) The Rooks County Fair just wrapped up, and we enjoyed a few days of heavenly cool temperatures. No moisture to speak of, and my sister at Riley reports a two-inch rainfall.

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On Saturday afternoon, August 8th, the Stockton Fire Department responded to a fire at the Doug Bigge farm on 17 Road. The blaze began while Mr. Bigge was cutting iron, and firefighters remained on scene for six hours to bring it under control.

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The names of more than 6,800 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 have been announced by the University Registrar—many graduates and degree candidates celebrated by participating in KU Commencement on May 17.

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After feeding more than 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus finally finds some time for quiet and prayer. He sends His disciples ahead by boat, dismisses the crowds, and withdraws to the mountain to pray.

We Need Wisdom to Be True Servants of God. James 1:1&5 At the beginning of his letter, James introduces himself as a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

(August 2nd) 'Jesus is the Way to the Father,' taken from John 14:1-11, was the message title. Jesus said, 'Let not your heart be troubled.' Perhaps He said that because He knew we would be prone to struggle with worry and anxiety.