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Cowtown Days to open Friday night

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Cowtown Days returns to Baxter Springs this Friday night celebrating the history of the first Cowtown in Kansas and the early years of the community. Contests and a fun filled weekend are planned for all.
Donna Westervelt

Donna Westervelt

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Westervelt appointed Labette Bank manager

Donna Westervelt
Monday, April 28, 2025
The announcement of the promotion of Donna Westervelt to the position of Branch Manager of Labette Bank’s Columbus location today is a reflection of her hard work and commitment to excellence said bank officials.

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Local artists place at annual knife meet

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Monday, April 28, 2025
The annual Kansas Custom Knife Makers Association meet found Columbus well represented in the forging competition, cutting competition and best knife competitions.Thanks to Phil Evans the local community has developed several knife makers and drawn hundreds to the area.
The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association now has available collectable coins recognizing the Route 66 Centennial. According to the committee these coins will make wonderful gifts and souvenirs of the Route 66’s 100th anniversary. Courtesy photo.

The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association now has available collectable coins recognizing the Route 66 Centennial. According to the committee these coins will make wonderful gifts and souvenirs of the Route 66’s 100th anniversary. Courtesy photo.

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The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Ron Storey

Ron Storey

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Storey to speak at Baccalaureate

Ron Storey
Monday, April 28, 2025
Baccalaureate services for Columbus High School seniors will be held on Sunday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the CJSHS Auditorium. Baccalaureate is an interdenominational service sponsored by the Columbusarea churches that honors the graduating class.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Stevana Kay Clark, 30, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct; fighting words or noisy conduct and interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $2,000 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, April 28, 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.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Jason Junior Spotts, 41, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was released on $1,350 bail.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, April 28, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
Concept drawings of the new Crossland buildings to be located near their home office in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

Concept drawings of the new Crossland buildings to be located near their home office in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

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Crossland seeks bonds to build new center

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
More than $4.7-million in industrial development bonds are being sought by Crossland Construction to build and equip a new office building currently under construction near the company’s general offices in Columbus.
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