You have probably heard it said that a particular person was “the right person at the right time.” For whatever circumstance or reason, this person was the perfect person for the situation, and the timing couldn’t have been any better. We see many times throughout the Bible where God put people where they were needed.

Benjamin Hansen and Jenna Morain of Plainville are among the nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas who earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism & Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies, and Social Welfare.

Beatrice Griebel and Eleanor Bellerive of Stockton are among the more than 3,000 students who completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in the spring of 2025. The university awarded 2,124 bachelor's degrees, 663 master's degrees, 222 doctorates—120 of which are Doctor of Veterinary Medicine—and two associate degrees.

Rooks County students Erin A. Dibble of Stockton and Vincent D.

Happy Sunday evening! Raise your hand if you had a nap today! I'm raising my hand, and it was glorious! I look forward to Sunday naps. I always have, and I always will.

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Submitted by Bill Scala The Tuesday night men’s playing group hosted thirty players despite the 95-degree temperature. They played a 3-man scramble on the 8th. The first-place team consisted of Rick, James, and Noah, with a score of 30. Sponsored by Effin Energy Services, the prize for the Closest To The Pin On # 8 went to Dave Bethel. The Tuesday night men’s group tees off around 6:00 p.m.

The Heartland Community Foundation announces the addition of four new members to its Advisory Board, recognizes recent leadership transitions, and introduces a new County Engagement Committee structure designed to welcome a more diverse range of voices to the table. Heartland's Advisory Board plays a vital role in guiding the Foundation's mission to improve the quality of life across Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties.

The Kansas Highway Patrol released its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report early last Tuesday, July 8. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m.