Markets, weather and government intervention are the three biggest concerns of farmers and ranchers.
Appropriately, those are the topics set for discussion during the Farm Profit Conference at the fairgrounds east of Council Grove on Thursday evening, Feb. 19. Continue reading →
“It’s the best kept secret anywhere.”
“Actually, White Memorial Camp, on the north shores of the picturesque Council Grove Reservoir, is the worst kept secret, because so many people really aren’t aware of these beautiful, well-kept facilities and the many opportunities offered,” according to Don Peterson, public relations coordinator of the White Memorial Camp Management Group, Inc.
Ranch rodeo teams have been extended a special invitation to participate in the Thomas K. Reed Memorial Ranch Rodeo at Council Grove Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25.
“In memory of Thomas K. Reed, a young rancher and enthusiastic ranch rodeo competitor who lost his life in a horse related ranching accident, we are again coordinating the rodeo to benefit the Fallen Cowboy Fellowship Cowboy Church,” according to Jason Gibson, who has been instrumental in coordinating the competition for several years.
Biggest smiles and best ropers are the way everybody thinks of the Alexander brothers at Council Grove.
Actually, it’s probably a flip whether big brother Bob or little brother Wayne are first reflected for never missing with their lariat or always knowing whoever they meet with a giant grin and congenial conversation soon leading to cattle and horses.
It’s rodeo time this weekend at Council Grove.
The 28th annual Fall Ranch Rodeo has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct 5, 1 o’clock, at the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association (MCYRA) arena, located 1½ miles east of Council Grove on Highway 56.
Climax of livestock competitions at the recent Morris County Fair in Council Grove was the round-robin showmanship championships when winners from each division vied for title as “the best at showing everything.”
Cowboys and cowgirls 19 years of age and under have been welcomed to participate in the 34th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo at Council Grove.
“It’s set for the club arena east of town on Saturday night, Aug. 2, beginning at 6 o’clock,” announced Heidi Lange, who’s in charge of entries for the competition sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association. Continue reading →
One of the most historic communities in the world plans a special celebration in recognition of its past this weekend.
“Washunga Days are planned at Council Grove on the old Santa Fe Trail, Friday through Sunday, June 20-22,” announced Star Veh of the planning committee.
“Nobody has to make me practice. I love to rope. I’m always ready and anxious to practice to be the best I can be, so I can win.”
That’s paid off for Michaela Peterson of Council Grove, who was recently named to attend Garden City Community College on a rodeo scholarship and be a member of the rodeo team there.
Story To Be Unraveled At Prairie Bluffs Talk Saturday
Moxley Hall Herefords at Council Grove, Kansas, at one time one of the most prominent seedstock operations in the world, is a memorable part of “the story.”
Before that, J.J. Jerry Moxley was a Percheron Draft Horse breeder, producing “Kansan,” a champion of many national shows and rated as the top American-bred Percheron in the 1930s. That’s more of “the story.”