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Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

CALENDAR

Friday, August 15•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 16•Hot Rods and Hoses Car, truck and cycle show begins at 3 p.m. in Scammon. Games, vendors, live music.

Farmers market month continues

Kansas Farmers Market Month continues at the Columbus Farmers Market.“This is the seventh season of the local Farmers Market,” said Liz Simpson. “We’ll continue to promote the market and its value to the community.

SEK foundation has new plan

After raising over $1.95 million for nonprofit endowments in Southeast Kansas over the last nine years, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is taking its biggest fundraising event to the next level!
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad is making driving in the county difficult as track replacement is closing several rural roads. The construction is expected to continue through the month of August.
Shawn Carter

Shawn Carter

Shawn Carter named Parsons bank president

Former vice-president and manager of the Columbus Labette Bank office Sean Carter has been appointed president of First National Bank of Parsons.Carter, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce until his resignation Wednesday.

Most city budgets stay below 2025 revenue

Three of the county’s five cities have held the line on tax increases for 2026. Columbus and Galena are the only cities in the county this year exceeding the state set revenue neutral rate.

Delinquent property tax

The second publication of the 2024 delinquent tax list is included in today’s edition.These properties are not on the upcoming delinquent tax sale listing which is currently being published on Tuesday.