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Missourians to perform at Crestline Baptist

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
A special performance by the Gospel singing group The Missourians will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Crestline First Baptist Church at 6 p.m.The Missourians have been presenting the gospel in song for over 35 years. The present quartet has one of the best sounds among gospel groups today.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Spring a trying time in the Flint Hills

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
Monday, April 20, 2026
Spring can be a trying season in the Flint Hills. The temperature fluctuations and swirling winds make picking out the right jacket nearly impossible on any given morning. And if it happens to be nice enough to not need any extra layering one morning, you’ll likely need it by late afternoon.
Piper Weeks

Piper Weeks

Fundraiser set for cancer patient

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
In February 2023, Piper Weeks had a sore right foot. When she went to the doctor, he told her to get better shoes. Two months later, with the pain greatly increasing, she returned to the doctor. He x-rayed the foot and did a scan on it.

Commissioners hear health department bids

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Bids were opened Monday morning for a new Heath Department building. The bids were discussed but many questions were found left unanswered.The public hearing could not be set due to the attorney needing time to research the regulations on the publishing.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Mercy Auxiliary meeting 9 a.m. at St. Rose Parish Hall. Everyone welcome.•Titan Baseball JV and Lady Titan JV Softball at Frontenac 4:30 p.m.•Titan Golf vs.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan.

Exploring the culture of ancient Egypt

Lydan Atkinson
Monday, April 20, 2026
Seventh grade students in Mashea Shultz English and Language Arts class have been researching cultures based on books they have been reading. Their papers are being printed in the Columbus News Report.Mummies, gods with animal heads, and ancient pyramids are things that can all be found in Egypt.
Columbus Public Library

Columbus Public Library

Columbus Public Library

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Columbus Public Library recently held a community bake sale to help fund the upkeep of the library elevator. Baylor Dainty was in attendance to assist with the bake sale and sample the chocolate chip cookies. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Galena officer graduates KLETC

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The 355th Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduating class mark their transition from students to sworn law enforcement officers.Jonathan Maples with Galena Police Department is one of the graduates.Police Instructor Senior Josh Long introduced the class during the ceremony.
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