A rural Kansas mayor is urging education officials to hit the brakes as plans move forward to possibly close a local elementary school. USD 417 board members recently met on Oct. 12 to discuss several items, including the possibility of shuttering Prairie Heights Elementary School. The board approved a public hearing about the possible closure for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Council Grove Junior Senior High School auditorium located at 129 Hockaday St.
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