Courtland Journal

Courtland Journal A smalltown newspaper currently running 4-8 pages weekly since 1903. The Courtland Journal was established in 1903 under the title “the Comet” by Homer A.

Focused on news and information relevant to Courtland, Scandia, Formoso and Republic communities and Pike Valley Schools. Hoyt and Mr.Tibbitts. Homer sold the paper to Frances Borin in 1915 and Borin moved to Courtland and changed the name to “The Courtland Journal” circa. 1916. Currently the Journal is owned and operated by Colleen and Robert Mainquist who purchased “The Courtland Journal in 1990

. Colleen and Bob have made it a priority to maintain the history, integrity and voice of Western Republic County and believe maintaining a newspaper is a large part of that. A Note of Trivia...the Mr. Tibbitts who helped to establish the Comet was an uncle to current owner Bob Mainquist.

The Northern Lights are visible! 1. In town - Bryan VanMeter2. Rock Road - Rileigh Jensen & Robert Mainquist What else h...
11/12/2025

The Northern Lights are visible!
1. In town - Bryan VanMeter
2. Rock Road - Rileigh Jensen & Robert Mainquist

What else have you got? Historical night!

11/11/2025

Thank you veterans and the brave men & women serving our country. We commend Pike Valley Schools for their part in Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

11/09/2025

Thank you veterans and families for your service 🇺🇸

4-H is a great experience for kiddos. Go check it out!
11/07/2025

4-H is a great experience for kiddos. Go check it out!

It's not too late to join in the fun!
If you have a 5-6 year old that would like to explore 4-H

Sign up to attend the daycamp that our Republic Co Ambassadors are putting on this Saturday November 8th

Either email Marta Valek at [email protected] OR call the Republic Co -Extension Office at 785-527-5084 ask for Diane

11/06/2025

CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE BROWN GRAND!

11/06/2025

Call 785-955-0670 if you want to donate pies or if you would like to volunteer to help!

11/06/2025

Here is the updated open skate schedule through the end of the year!

Feel free to print/share! We will have some mini-sized ones printed out at the rink for those who have asked for some to hand-out. We definitely appreciate the support and everyone wanting to spread the fun!

See you this weekend!

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10/29/2025
Our condolences to the family of Margaret Bergstrom.
10/29/2025

Our condolences to the family of Margaret Bergstrom.

Margaret Ann Bergstrom, age 89, of Courtland, KS, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 2, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas to John Rae and Alice MooreHefner. Margaret was a graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas. She m...

You can join the National FFA Convention thanks to these sponsors. We hope all of our Kansas FFA members attending have ...
10/29/2025

You can join the National FFA Convention thanks to these sponsors. We hope all of our Kansas FFA members attending have a great experience and safe travels.

The 98th National FFA Convention and Expo is finally here!

Today through Saturday, November 1st catch gavel-to-gavel coverage LIVE and for FREE on our RFD-TV Now app, brought to you by

From opening ceremonies to keynote speakers and new officers we will have it all

🔵 Session 1, Wednesday 3:30-5:15 PM ET
🟡 Session 2, Thursday 2:00-4:18 PM ET
🔵 Session 3, Thursday 7:00-8:48 PM ET
🟡 Session 4, Friday 8:00-10:39 AM ET
🔵 Session 5, Friday 2:30-4:28 PM ET
🟡 Session 6, Friday 7:00-8:47 PM ET
🔵 Session 7, Saturday 1:00-2:54 PM ET

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