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inspiring healthy lifestyles

Live Well Morris County is a nonprofit coalition committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors by connecting diverse families in Morris County, Kansas, with resources, education, and opportunities. Through strong community partnerships, we work to build a safer, healthier, and more engaged community for all.

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Our Community, Our Future, Our Responsibility

Live Well Morris County is a non-profit community coalition dedicated to fostering positive behaviors by providing diverse families in Morris County, Kansas, with opportunities, resources, and education. We work closely with community partners to enhance our impact and ensure comprehensive support. Our vision is to cultivate a safe and health-conscious environment that encourages community engagement for the collective well-being.

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Our Vision

to promote a safe and nurturing environment for our community that promotes responsibility and involvement.

Who We Are

Our coalition is made up of community partners who believe strongly in the collective well-being of the citizens of Morris County.

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Laura Canady

President

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Morris County Hospital
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Deb Andres

Vice-President

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K-State Extension
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Jamie Johnson

Secretary

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Morris Co Health Department
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Amanda Craige

Treasurer

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Coalition partners work together to teach the 3rd graders at CGES about bike safety.
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Produce grown as part of Project Oasis is being used to help combat food insecurity in Morris County.
Community members learning about canning techniques with K-State Extension.
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Local elementary children learn about railroad safety and receive their own Clifford book to take home.

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Council Grove Public Library Story Time
    Council Grove Public Library Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 20
    Council Grove Public Library
    Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Council Grove Public Library, 829 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Story Time is designed to encourage children’s love of reading via stories, songs, crafts, games and sensory experiences.
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  • Early Childhood Task Force Meeting
    Early Childhood Task Force Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 20
    Council Grove Elementary School
    Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Council Grove Elementary School, 706 E Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Save the dates and join us for the Morris County Early Childhood Task Force meetings.
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  • Morris County LEPC Meeting
    Morris County LEPC Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 21
    White City Elementary/High
    Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    White City Elementary/High, 414 E Goodnow St, White City, KS 66872, USA
    Please join us for our quarterly meeting of the Morris County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee).
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  • Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
    Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
    Thu, Oct 29
    Morris County Health Department
    Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Morris County Health Department, 221 Hockaday St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    A convenient way to get your flu shot....just drive on in!
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  • Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Thu, Nov 05
    First Baptist Church in Council Grove
    Nov 05, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    First Baptist Church in Council Grove, 501 Country Ln, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us at the Council Grove First Baptist Church fellowship hall for our monthly meeting!
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  • Morris County Hospital Fall Health Fair
    Morris County Hospital Fall Health Fair
    Sat, Nov 14
    Morris County Hospital
    Nov 14, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Morris County Hospital, 600 N Washington St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us at the fall health fair at Morris County Hospital!
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Live Well Morris County has limited funding available.  

 

We would appreciate any donation you can provide to help sustain our efforts long-term.   

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Donations
Are Accepted

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