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Columbus City Council minutes

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met November 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Laura Epler, Tom Pryor, Steve Dunlap and Misty Spear.Council members absent: None.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
The valuable 250 piece carved ivory collection donated to the museum in 1960 by Fred T. Evans, was stolen less than 19 years later. The crime has never been solved.

The valuable 250 piece carved ivory collection donated to the museum in 1960 by Fred T. Evans, was stolen less than 19 years later. The crime has never been solved.

Theft from library unsolved after 40 years

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The crime of the century in Cherokee County remains unsolved after nearly 50 years.A valuable and unique gift was presented to the Columbus Library in October of 1960. That gift was a 250-piece collection of carved ivory donated to the Columbus Library by Fred T. Evans.
Nicole Gilmore

Nicole Gilmore

Local woman will lead Crawford FRC

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Following the recent retirement of Ann Elliott, the executive director of the Family Resource Center in Pittsburg, the board of directors selected Nicole Gilmore as the new director.Gilmore is currently assistant principal at Winfield Scott Elementary School in Fort Scott.

CALENDAR

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Friday, November 21•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, November 22•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.
One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling,” was a take on the sitcom “The Golden Girls”. “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 until 1992 and won three Golden Globes for Best Television Series. Gae Phillips and Christine Lovell directed the Jazz Show.

One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling,” was a take on the sitcom “The Golden Girls”. “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC from 1985 until 1992 and won three Golden Globes for Best Television Series. Gae Phillips and Christine Lovell directed the Jazz Show.

One of the skits during the Titan Jazz show “What a Feeling.“

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Delinquent tax sale nets over $607,801

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The District Court Room was full and running over Thursday afternoon as 132 bidders purchased 123 pieces of property with delinquent property taxes.The total sales amounted to $607,801, with the largest sale at $255,000 and one property did not sell. Six parcels sold for one dollar.
Charlotte Scott and Linda Griffitt are volunteers at the Columbus First Baptist Church drop off location for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to donate items or money for a box, contact the church.

Charlotte Scott and Linda Griffitt are volunteers at the Columbus First Baptist Church drop off location for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to donate items or money for a box, contact the church.

Columbus FBC packs items for Operation Christmas Child

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever.

Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
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