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                                           2008

Main Street Gallery opens in Stockton
County continues to work on landing new home manufacturer
Comeau featured in US News & World Report
Stockton Correctional Facility could see expansion
New gym under construction in Plainville
Damar downtown featured in Hays Daily News; Cafe opens
Work progresses on new hospital

                             2007

Jasmine Asian Cafe opens in Stockton
PDR's Revisited Shoppe opens in Plainville
Project to bring new homes to Stockton and Plainville
Comeau featured in Renovation Style magazine

Plainville to become home to new Assisted Living facility
Five Rooks Co. businesses honored at annual awards

Train Club keeps chugging along
Plainville receives grant for roads near hospital
RCHC breaks ground for new hospital

Rural Water District receives grant for system improvements
Assisted Living facility under development
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan now helps speculators
Hunters are going to the Poore Farm
Plainville Livestock to open with new owner

                                           2006

Your Insurance Corner opens branch in Palco
Central Veterinary opens large animal facility
Comeau and Dessin Fournir Cos. featured in Kansas City Star
Hospital issue passes; Construction to begin
Lil' Roosters Day Care opens in Palco
Lisa Lu's Cafe opens in Stockton
Group looking to develop Plainville Lake
Historic Damar church receives grant for renovation
Aunt Vi's Sugar Shack opens in Plainville
End of the Line Hobbies opens in Stockton
Locals form a Kansas collaboration
Plainville passes $3.46 million school bond
Western Auto has grand opening under new ownership
Schult Homes increasing production
Bonnie Plant Farm to open in Plainville Industrial Park
Red Vest Inn opens as restaurant in Plainville
New Doctor added to Rooks Co. Health Center staff
Med Spa opens in Stockton
Plainville Community Foundation recipient of grant

                                           2005

Stockton and Damar receive grants
Officials ready for next step toward new hospital
Feasibility study could bring call centers to Rooks County
Stockton tearing down to build up
Vic's Variety Vault opens in Incubator
Dessin Fournir voted in Top Five Most Exciting Home Furnishing Co.
Six Rooks County businesses honored by Kansas Dept. of Commerce
RC Health Center seeks input as they head toward new facility
Rooks Co. Health Center moving toward new facility
Dessin Fournir pieces featured in #1 movie
Medical provider added to Stockton Clinic
City of Plainville awarded HOME Rehabilitation grant

                                  2004

Midwest Community Bank now open in Palco
Airport kickoff meeting begins process for new regional airport
Convenience X/Press, Gifts & More among new businesses now open
Plainville featured in Inc. magazine
Gov. Sebelius visits Dessin Fournir
Stockton mayor featured in book
Kuhlmann house "ready to move"
Sale Barn Cafe opens in Plainville
Palco Medical Clinic has ribbon cutting
New businesses open in Plainville and Stockton
New countywide airport being planned
Dessin Fournir finalist for Governor's Award
"Speaking Stones" a hit in Stockton
FAM Tour makes a stop in Rooks County
Dessin Fournir honored by House & Garden
Polymer Services moves to Plainville

Mortenson Computers now in Stockton
Simple Business Solutions opens in Plainville
Dessin Fournir pieces featured in movie
Countywide Chamber meeting positive

                                  2003

Schult Homes displays new models
New Auto Wash opens in Stockton
Classic Cloth featured in New York Times article
Comprehensive Development Grant begins in Palco
E-Commerce classes offer opportunity
Damar completes street project
Palco to have new medical clinic
Son's Inn Bed and Breakfast opens in rural Stockton
First National Bank expands to Plainville
New name and new vision for hospital
Rooks County Health Department receives renovation grant 
Plainville receives $15,000 planning grant
Prairie Ag & Auto opens new store in Plainville

Dollar General opens store in Stockton
Comeau leads "Hometown Renaissance" 
Rural Kansas: It's Good for Business
CS Post.com featured in Better Homes and Gardens
 
 
Dessin-Fournir featured in three publications

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