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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
This is the schedule of the Magistrate Court Room with Judge Douglas R. Steele 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.Magistrate Court Judge Douglas R.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Alexander Joshua Warstler, 31, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to yield at a stop or yield sign, unlawful registration, vehicle liability insurance required, safety belt or harness violation and interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist...

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, March 20, 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.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18•Mercy Auxiliary Volunteers meeting 9 a.m. at St. Rose Parish Hall.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baby Sitting Clinic at the Extension Office. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For youth ages 10 and older.
The Polar Bear Camping Club blew into Big Brutus Park on a high wind Friday along with some heavy rain. The club members were undaunted by the weather and had a great Saturday including music under Brutus.

The Polar Bear Camping Club blew into Big Brutus Park on a high wind Friday along with some heavy rain. The club members were undaunted by the weather and had a great Saturday including music under Brutus.

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The Polar Bear Camping Club

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success.

Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success.

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Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Members of the St. Rose Knights of Columbus, Ralph White, Greg Weber and Steve Kresyman, were busy dippin’ noodles and chicken for their semi-annual fund raiser Thursday. The event was called a big success

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Where does city tax money go?

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
There are three city services that are rarely discussed by city officials but they are important none the less.These three services are the cemetery, the swimming pool and the parks. They cost taxpayers a net of $113, 456 last year.

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USD 493 approves summer program

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Each year, Compass Academy Network hosts an innovative summer enrichment program in Columbus, for students entering sixth through ninth grades.Compass Academy Network (CAN’s) is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 in Columbus.

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Binns retires from USD 508 board

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
After 62 years of devotion to the Baxter Springs School District DeAnne Binns’ resignation was presented at the March 13 USD Board meeting.After teaching for 37 years in the district, she spent the next 25 years as a member of the USD 508 Board, and served as president.
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