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Judging for the 4-H, FFA, Heritage Youth Association foods show was held Monday, July 6 at noon. Among those showing their cooking skills was Aria Allen. Allen presented an array of cakes, breads, muffins biscuits. She was awarded several purple ribbons for her efforts.

Judging for the 4-H, FFA, Heritage Youth Association foods show was held Monday, July 6 at noon. Among those showing their cooking skills was Aria Allen. Allen presented an array of cakes, breads, muffins biscuits. She was awarded several purple ribbons for her efforts.

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Youth show off skills at Cherokee County foods judging

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Friday, July 10, 2026
How 4-H judging system operates

How 4-H judging system operates

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How 4-H judging system operates

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The judges for the 4-H classes are given the following information to make the process as beneficial and educational for the participants as possible.Judging is a vital part of the county fair educational process.

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Rules for the market livestock sale

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Friday, July 10, 2026
One of the events during fair that the youth work hard for is the Market Livestock Sale.Rules And Regulations for the 4-H/FFA/HYA Market Livestock Sale include: 1.

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Rules for Round Robin showmanship

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The Round Robin Showmanship contest is sponsored by Farmer’s Coop. The Senior and Intermediate Showmanship winners in beef, dairy cattle, sheep, horse, swine, meat goat, and dairy goat will compete in the round robin.1.
Fair Buddies takes place Wednesday night of Fair Week. After the awards and 4-H coronation, youngsters who have never shown an animal are mentored by an experienced showman to exhibit a sheep or goat in the arena.

Fair Buddies takes place Wednesday night of Fair Week. After the awards and 4-H coronation, youngsters who have never shown an animal are mentored by an experienced showman to exhibit a sheep or goat in the arena.

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Cherokee County has four 4-H clubs

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Cherokee County has four community clubs at the present time.Spring Valley Sparklers was chartered in 1948 and their leaders are Laura Holmes and Sammie Hall. 1949 saw the Prairie Ramblers get their charter. Amanda Simpson is their leader.
Candy, pretzels, sno cones and more are available on the midway at the Cherokee County Fair. Or stop by the Lions Shack, Corn dog stand or Girl Scout House for heartier fare. There are also various food trucks and vendors on site. Don’t forget the funnel cakes.

Candy, pretzels, sno cones and more are available on the midway at the Cherokee County Fair. Or stop by the Lions Shack, Corn dog stand or Girl Scout House for heartier fare. There are also various food trucks and vendors on site. Don’t forget the funnel cakes.

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Food for all taste buds available on the midway at Fair

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Some folks go to the fair for the carnival rides, some to look over the livestock, and some just to visit with friends and neighbors.But, everyone goes to the Cherokee County Fair for one thing.The Food.There is something extra special about the food served at the fair.

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98th annual county fair opens Tuesday

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The 98th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday July 14 at the American Legion Fair Grounds in Columbus.The yearlong efforts of the American Legion, Fair Board and County Extension agents the show will once again go on.

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Council sets budget, mil levy

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Friday, July 10, 2026
With August fast approaching, local townships and municipalities are racing to finalize their 2027 budgets.At their regular council meeting Monday evening, the Columbus City Council approved a mil levy of 59.
The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

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Girl Scouts face new challenges

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Friday, July 10, 2026
As the years pass, more traditions are quickly becoming things remembered rather than things experienced. One of those traditions may be the Girl Scouts Fair Kitchen.
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