On Thursday of this week, bring the little ones to the Morrill Public Library for Preschool Storytime!

Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. and features stories, songs, and activities designed for preschool-aged children in a fun and engaging setting.

Join the fun this Thursday at the Morrill Public Library!

 

Location: Morrill Public Library

The Axtell Knights of Columbus Council 1163 are having their annual food drive from October 1st through November 14th. The theme is: "Buy a Case for the Hungry". All food will be purchased from Axtell Community Grocery Store in Axtell. Everything is priced per case. All food will be distributed locally to the Marshall County Food Pantry in Marysville and the Nemaha County Food Pantry in Seneca, KS. Please place your donation order that you choose at the grocery store located at 405 Maple Street, Axtell, Kansas. Cash donations will also be accepted. We also accept monetary donations if any individual, organization or company would like to donate to the food drive. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Ronnebaum, via email at: mjjaronnebaum@bluevalley.net or by phone at 785-562-6460, or Axtell Community Grocery Store at 785-736-2913.

Location: Axtell, KS

Phone: 7855626460

The Horton Fire Department is raising funds to purchase new 800MHz radios for local firefighters, helping improve communication, safety, and emergency response. The fundraising goal is $27,000, and every donation makes a difference! Donations may be dropped off at Horton City Hall or made by check payable to Horton Fire Department with “Radios” in the memo line. Help support the Horton Fire Department and keep our community safe!

Phone: Chief Randy Mayfield at (785) 486-2694

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The Richardson County Holiday Wish List Program is now accepting applications to help make the holidays brighter for local children! Children ages 0–18 who reside in Richardson County, Nebraska, are eligible. Applicants must have legal custody of the children they are applying for.

Applications are available at the Falls City SENCA office in the courthouse, First Floor, Room 101, or the Humboldt SENCA office at 802 Fourth Street. The application deadline is November 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Gift pickup will take place after December 11, with families contacted to schedule a specific pickup date, time, and location.

Phone: For questions, call the Falls City SENCA office at 402-245-5284.

From 10:30AM to 11:30AM

Join Miss Elizabeth for Preschool Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in our Children's Library downstairs. Reading, music and activities!

Location: Morrill Public Library

Phone: 785-742-3831

From 3:45PM to 4:45PM

Kids in elementary through middle school are invited to After School is Cool - a fun, interactive after school sessions for crafts, activities and more from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Location: Morrill Public Library

Phone: 785-742-3831

7:00PM

Monthly Genealogy Meeting - Wendall Ganstrom will present the program "The Story of Wolf River, From the glacial period to present". October 15th, at 7pm at 116 S 7th St., Hiawatha. Public welcome.

Location: 116 S. 7th - Hiawatha

Website: https://brcountyksgs.org/

Phone: 785-742-7511