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- Big Sister bond lasts decades
Darla Ouellette of Rantoul said she never quits something. That attitude has led her to a near 23-year sisterhood with Wendy Murphy of Baldwin City.
- Local farmer delivering governor's Christmas tree
It's not every day you get to meet the governor. That's what Robin Dunn says of the trip she'll make Friday to Cedar Crest Mansion in Topeka to deliver a Christmas tree to Kansas Gov.
- Vehicle-deer collisions increase slightly
Clarence McIlvain didn't see the deer until it was too late. "The deer just jumped out in front of me, plain and simple," the Ottawa resident said.
- Illusions' showcase artists' interpretive, creative skills
Sometimes what you see isna t always what you get. The Ottawa Art Guilda s 2008 Member Show & Sale celebrates this with the theme a oeIllusions.a Each of the 17 participating artists had to create a work based ...
- Franklin County cities search for common ground
Even though the cities of Franklin County have their differences, they also have similarities.
- County experiences high number of advanced voters
Bonnie Miller, Olathe, voted early Monday at the Johnson County Election Office while her granddaughter Sara Miller, 4 of Rantoul, passed the time by coloring.
- $35,000 In Church Funds Missing
Church members in a small Kansas town are dealing with money scandal. One of the church trustees at the Rantoul Community Presbyterian Church in Franklin County, a man residents said was the one in charge of ...
- Area church reports theft of thousands of dollars
RANTOUL a ' The Franklin County Sheriffa TMs Department is investigating the theft of money from the Rantoul Community Church.
- Pumpkin patches perfect for fall days
Crisp fall days and October-blue skies are best enjoyed outside, and what better excuse than pumpkin shopping? The region has many sites with fledgling jack-o'-lanterns and much, much more.
- Get out and play: Franklin County Farm Tour
From a 100-year-old farm with team horses to an apple orchard and winery, pumpkin patches and a production dairy, the Franklin County Farm Tour is a chance to see agriculture up close.
- Planner had 8 years of perfect attendance
' Kevin Spencer, Rantoul, said he puts 100-percent effort into everything he does.
- County bridge a source of concern
It's not too far for a bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River north of Rantoul.
- Rantoul man: - I'm one of those people that have to keep busy'
At 74, Joe Schweiger, Rantoul, figures he's done it all and is ready to kick back and relax.
- Official: Week's storms damaged crops
Some crop fields north and northeast of Ottawa and in southwestern Franklin County have received heavy damage from the large hail, high winds and heavy rains of this week's storms.
- Wicked weather whips Ottawa, area
Photo by Elliot J. Sutherland/The Ottawa Herald The Marais des Cygnes River rose at least 13 feet to 22 feet since Monday, putting the water level above the flood watch level of 20 feet but below flood level of ...
- County picks low bid over local one
It was a bid that involved low versus local. County commissioners voted 4-1 to accept the low bid of $39,900 from Kan Equip, Topeka, for a tractor mower Wednesday.
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City DescriptionRantoul is a city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. The population was 241 at the 2000 census.
Rantoul is located at 38°32′55″N 95°6′6″W / 38.54861, -95.10167 (38.548508, -95.101778).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 241 people, 84 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,631.7 people per square mile (620.3/km²). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 616.1/sq mi (234.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.41% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.
There were 84 households out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- Kansas
- Franklin County
Timezones:Size:- 0.258998811034 km squared
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