Commissioners shave budgets
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More than 100 citizens, anticipating public hearings on the county’s revenue neutral rate and 2027...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Columbus condemns blight property
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Two properties in the City of Columbus were brought before the council for condemnation at their...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Incumbent Senator Dr. Roger Marshall made a pit stop in Columbus August 13, getting a fly-by tour of the many departments and sister companies that call the Crossland Construction headquarters their home. Mattie and Ivy Crossland led the tour, highlighting how the legacy of their grandfather, Ivan Crossland Sr., still resonates with the company today.
Incumbent Senator Dr. Roger Marshall
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Residents flooded the district courtroom Monday morning in attendance of what was originally planned as a public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Cherokee County Commissioners Jack Garner, Cory Moates and Myra Frazier (above) engaged with an audience of more than 100 residents (below), hearing concerns on a potential budget increase for 2027.
Residents flooded
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Cherokee County approves comprehensive plan
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After more than two months, Cherokee County Commissioners approved the Comprehensive Plan...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Honor an area veteran for America’s 250th birthday
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The 250th Birthday of America is a great time to think about recognizing veterans.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Johnston Public Library Hours
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Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Sports
Luca Dainty, Trip Irwin and Reid Irwin are ready to attack the ball during their age three and four soccer game, Saturday, at Eddington Park in Columbus. The Recreation Soccer League has five weeks remaining in their season.
Columbus Rec Commission opens area soccer league
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The Columbus Recreation Commission opened their 2026 Youth Soccer season with a full slate of games...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Titan Head Coach Blake Burns, assistant coach Brett Hamilton and Titan players oversee drills ran by the Mini Titans during the annual Lawn Chair Scrimmage, Saturday at the Central School Soccer Field.
USD 493 Back to School Carnival
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The USD 493 Back to School Carnival is set for Thursday at Central Elementary School.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Titans prep with Annual Scrimmage
Titans prep with Annual Scrimmage
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The Columbus Unified High School Fighting Titans hosted their annual Lawn Chair Scrimmage Saturday...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Lifestyle
“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)
Seeking spiritual refreshment
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One of the best and simplest experiences of the summer is the refreshment of a cold drink on the...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.
Froebes celebrate Golden Anniversary
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Randy and Debra (Myers) Froebe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.
Thomas’ celebrate 60th anniversary
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Bob and Karen Thomas of Overland Park will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 30.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
