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VFW Commander Jeremy Carriger and Steve Hale were moving the club charters from the former home to a new location at the American Legion building.

VFW Commander Jeremy Carriger and Steve Hale were moving the club charters from the former home to a new location at the American Legion building.

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VFW moves to Legion building

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Monday, June 23, 2025
The Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is now closed. After 90 years as a “home” for returning veterans of the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, World War I and all the wars that followed there became too few members to support their clubhouse.

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Healthy exercise class to be held at extension

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Monday, June 23, 2025
Many everyday tasks – sitting down, standing up, carrying a box, reaching for food on a high shelf, even scratching your back – become just a little more difficult with age.That fact is reason enough for a pair of Kansas State University experts to share a simple message: Get up and move.
Rodeo calf roper Riley Bruce from Caney was the leader following Saturday nights calf roping event at the annual Columbus Rodeo. The successful wrapped up Sunday night at the Columbus Saddle Club arena.

Rodeo calf roper Riley Bruce from Caney was the leader following Saturday nights calf roping event at the annual Columbus Rodeo. The successful wrapped up Sunday night at the Columbus Saddle Club arena.

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Rodeo calf roper Riley Bruce

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Monday, June 23, 2025

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, June 23, 2025
Tuesday, June 24•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898 N. Main, Joplin, Mo.
Governor candidate State Senator Cindy Holscher and would be State Representative candidate Dr. Don Coover were speakers Thursday night at the Cherokee County Democrat Committee monthly meeting.

Governor candidate State Senator Cindy Holscher and would be State Representative candidate Dr. Don Coover were speakers Thursday night at the Cherokee County Democrat Committee monthly meeting.

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Democrat candidates speak to local party

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Monday, June 23, 2025
Two candidates for state political offices spoke Thursday night at the Cherokee County Democrat Central Committee monthly meeting.
Addison Coke

Addison Coke

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Cherokee County 4-H Fair royalty candidates announced

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Candidates running for this year’s fair royalty have been announced. Candidates include from Prairie RamblersAddison Coke is in her first year in 4-H, and she is excited to be participatingin the foods, photography, and poultry projects. Coke has a creative spirit.

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Joint meeting held by PEO

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The beach and ocean was the theme of the Chapter BT of Baxter Springs and Chapter AB of Galena joint meeting June 10 at noon in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs. Members enjoyed a luncheon of pizza, salads, and desserts.

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Mercy Columbus Auxiliary meets

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
New ideas for future fundraising endeavors were discussed at the June Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting. A committee is in the process of being established.President Brenda Barrett called the meeting to order.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Fred W. Johnson, Jr. 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.District Court Judge Fred W.

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Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, June 23 at 4 p.m.Deedra Delene Doherty, 43, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of maximum speed; 25 miles per hour in a 20 mile per hour zone.
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