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Musing Under the Clock Tower

Musing Under the Clock Tower

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Musing Under the Clock Tower

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Monday, May 25, 2026
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” —Vince Lombardi
Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt received recognition for 10 years of service to the city at their regular council meeting May 18. Holt was hired as a police officer before being transferred to the newly created Code Enforcement position last year.

Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt received recognition for 10 years of service to the city at their regular council meeting May 18. Holt was hired as a police officer before being transferred to the newly created Code Enforcement position last year.

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Columbus Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt

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Monday, May 25, 2026

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Real Estate transfers

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Marty Hughes and LaDonna Hughes, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property located at 821 Short Street, Galena, to Brian K. Jordan and Katharina A. Jordan, Oronogo, Missouri. The deed was recorded on May 14, 2026.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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, May 21, 2026
David Bradley Clarkson, 45, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $5,638 bail.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jonathan Alexander Karriman, 32, was arrested Monday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possession of marijuana and was released on $10,000 bail.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Friday, May 22•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, May 23•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, May 24 •Attend the church of your choice.
Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

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Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Teachers and retirees were recognized at a breakfast Thursday. Kelly Karsten (above) and Tracy Parsons (below) were presented with awards recognizing each of them for 25 years of teaching at USD493. Superintendent Dan Grundy presented the certificates.

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City talks usage of E-bicycles

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Columbus City Council discussed the rising use of motorized bicycles and what could be done to ensure the safety of both riders and the public at their regular meeting Monday.
Laura Findahl

Laura Findahl

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USD 493 recognizes teachers, retirees

Laura Findahl
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Though school was out, the Columbus High School cafeteria was a buzz with talking and laughter as district teachers and staff gathered over breakfast Thursday morning to recognize those who had given their last bus ride, answered their last phone call and said goodbye to their final students.
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