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- Area tops list of commerce nominations -,
A new year and a new list of Kansas wonders. The new wonders, finalists for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce, were announced today by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, a proponent of small-town life.
- Honor Flight continues to amaze vets -,
It may have occurred more than three months ago, but a trip to Washington, D.C., taken by 102 World War II veterans in September is still fresh in the minds of those who participated in the emotional journey.
- Natoma Lion's Club provides holiday cheer
Bright red Christmas poinsettias wrapped with good cheer were delivered by the Natoma Lion''s Club to more than 40 Natoma residents who are over the age of 80 years.
- Midwest's Holiday Decor Featured on NBC'S Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Midwest 's Seasons of Cannon Falls brand holiday ornaments and wreaths were selected to be a visible part of the holiday decorations on the set of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno .
- Comeau speaks of small-town luxury -,
After working in the oil industry for more than a decade, Chuck Comeau decided to try something different.
- Family Finds Help From Across the State
Following an unexpected turn of events, a local family finds themselves facing high medical costs.
- After enduring tragedy, Bigge family finds helping hands across Kansas -,
Following an unexpected turn of events, a local family finds themselves facing high medical costs.
- Veteran takes Honor Flight
This story first appeared in the Sept. 19 edition of the Kansan. It was an unlikely trip, which required raising more than $86,000 to fly 102 aging World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., for a one-day ...
- 'Rent-A-Kid' effort raises funds for marching band
The Fort Scott Community College Greyhound Band wants to go to Mexico next year and a special fundraiser is designed to help them do just that.
- A flight to remember -,
A group of World War II veterans from western Kansas took a memorable trip Wednesday to Washington, thanks to the help of a national organization and a group of locals thankful for their freedom.
- Lessons in Wellness from Rooks County Kansas
By Governor Kathleen Sebelius - Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the new Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
- Flight to honor veterans
Lawrence Holzmeister is ready for a day to remember with friends, to see how his country pays homage to war veterans and check out Washington, D.C. "It's just meeting up with some of my buddies and seeing what ...
- Pedestrian struck by pickup at Stockton
A Stockton man on foot was hit by a pickup truck in the pit area of the Rooks County Fairgrounds racetrack shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported.
- Guardsman credited for heroic rescue -,
One man is in critical condition and another listed as fair following an early-morning wreck last week near Palco -- but the story could have much more tragic without the heroic efforts of a Plainville man.
- Harvest nearing end in Kansas -,
As the weather warmed, the annual wheat harvest kicked into high gear before a round of wet weather slipped through the area.
- Is there hope for the Plains?
"Survival of Rural America: Small Victories and Bitter Harvests" by Richard E. Wood During the spring of 2008 the world passed a critical milestone in its population trends.
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City DescriptionPlainville is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,029.
Plainville is located at 39°13′56″N 99°18′11″W / 39.23222, -99.30306 (39.232102, -99.303166).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,029 people, 865 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,683.4 people per square mile (647.4/km²). There were 948 housing units at an average density of 786.5/sq mi (302.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.39% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.
There were 865 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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