Republican Party meeting Tuesday

Cherokee County Republican Party will hold their August meeting Tuesday, August 17. They will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the breakroom at the Cherokee County Courthouse.

Area youth completes academy

An area youngster, Alden Ebersole of Parsons graduated from Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Confidence Camp. At the ceremony, he was awarded the Paintball Marksmanship Medal for having the second best score during the paintball qualification.

Life Christian begins 35th year

Columbus Life Christian School will open its 35th scholastic year Monday, August 30, with an orientation program for all students and any parents who wish to attend.

Dairy goats earn ribbons for Cherokee County 4-H members

Results have been announced for the Dairy Goat show held during the Cherokee County Fair. In Senior Fitting and Showing Jadeyn Ivey, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Grand Champion. Allyson Wells, Spring Valley Sparklers, was Reserve Champion.

TITAN OF THE WEEK

Mya Hamilton received a $20,000 Kansas State University Wildcat Traditions Scholarship from CUHS English Instructor, Karen Langerot at the Senior Awards Assembly in May. Mya plans to attend KSU and study Animal Science in Industry this fall.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Thursday, August 12 9 a.m. –In the matter of Kenley Ann Baxter, dismissal (probate) Friday, August 13 10 a.m.--In the matter of the Estate of Donald E. Clark, petition (probate) 9:30 a.m.

Results in 4-H Dairy Cows announced

Results are in for the Dairy Cow classes held during the Cherokee County Fair. Kysen Sommer, Spring Valley Sparklers was the Grand Champion in Intermediate Fitting and Showing. Trenton Lacen, Spring Valley Sparklers, was the Reserve Champion.

Community blood drive planned August 16

“Extreme Adventure Go give blood!” is the theme for the Columbus Community Blood Drive Monday, August 16. Appointments are strongly encouraged in order to maintain donor flow. To schedule an appointment call 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/ donate-blood.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Aubrey Jordan Bokay, 26, was arrested Tuesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with Law Enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.