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Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Zeth Sanders, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 523 South Florida Avenue, Columbus, to Annajean Shields, Columbus. The deed was recorded on April 6, 2026.Chad Hook, Stella, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1308 West 19th Street, Baxter Springs, to Tucker W.

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Simple nutrition tips for expectant mothers

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Arianna Oehme District Health and Nutrition Program Assistant, Wildcat Extension District Proper nutrition during pregnancy plays a critical role in supporting the health of both mother and baby.

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Missourians to perform at Crestline Baptist

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
A special performance by the Gospel singing group The Missourians will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Crestline First Baptist Church at 6 p.m.The Missourians have been presenting the gospel in song for over 35 years. The present quartet has one of the best sounds among gospel groups today.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
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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Spring a trying time in the Flint Hills

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
Monday, April 20, 2026
Spring can be a trying season in the Flint Hills. The temperature fluctuations and swirling winds make picking out the right jacket nearly impossible on any given morning. And if it happens to be nice enough to not need any extra layering one morning, you’ll likely need it by late afternoon.
Piper Weeks

Piper Weeks

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Fundraiser set for cancer patient

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
In February 2023, Piper Weeks had a sore right foot. When she went to the doctor, he told her to get better shoes. Two months later, with the pain greatly increasing, she returned to the doctor. He x-rayed the foot and did a scan on it.

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Commissioners hear health department bids

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Bids were opened Monday morning for a new Heath Department building. The bids were discussed but many questions were found left unanswered.The public hearing could not be set due to the attorney needing time to research the regulations on the publishing.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Mercy Auxiliary meeting 9 a.m. at St. Rose Parish Hall. Everyone welcome.•Titan Baseball JV and Lady Titan JV Softball at Frontenac 4:30 p.m.•Titan Golf vs.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan.

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Exploring the culture of ancient Egypt

Lydan Atkinson
Monday, April 20, 2026
Seventh grade students in Mashea Shultz English and Language Arts class have been researching cultures based on books they have been reading. Their papers are being printed in the Columbus News Report.Mummies, gods with animal heads, and ancient pyramids are things that can all be found in Egypt.
Southeast High School held their prom last weekend

Southeast High School held their prom last weekend

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Southeast High School held their prom last weekend

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Southeast High School held their prom last weekend. Maizey Williams was named Prom Queen and Jaydon Johnson-Keller was named Prom King. Courtesy photo.
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