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The Buddy Barker Award award is given to someone who did not participate in 4-H as a youth but has been an active adult advocate for 4-H in Cherokee County. Karen Densley was the recipient this year. In presenting the award Council President Parker Neeley noted “Karen is always willing to help with anything that needs done.”

The Buddy Barker Award award is given to someone who did not participate in 4-H as a youth but has been an active adult advocate for 4-H in Cherokee County. Karen Densley was the recipient this year. In presenting the award Council President Parker Neeley noted “Karen is always willing to help with anything that needs done.”

Awards presented at 4-H ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Awards were presented Saturday morning to three supporters of the Cherokee County 4-H program in addition to club leaders and 4-H’ers during the 4-H Council awards ceremony. This year’s outstanding senior 4-H’er award was presented to Jade Ohmart.

Commission certifies election tabulations

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The election results from the latest local municipalities and school boards were certified Monday by the County Commission. Write-in candidates filled 12 positions following the canvass of the November 2, municipal and School elections.

K7 closed today

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The South Kansas & Oklahoma (SKOL) Railroad will close and repair its crossing on K-7 between K-103 and U.S. 400 on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The daylong closure is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. K-7 will be closed to traffic at the work zone.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
Jordan Sapino Hetiback, 25, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and criminal use of weapons and was released on $3,000 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
Chance Allen Blake, 19, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and no liability insurance and was released on $995 bail. John R.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
District Court Tuesday, November 16 1:30 p.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Tanner Shane Walker vs. Bryce Lorrain Walker, settlement conference, (domestic) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh Tuesday, November 16 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs.
Land near hospital cleared

Land near hospital cleared

Land near hospital cleared

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
It was noted by Angie Saporito, hospital administrator, the land northeast of the hospital has been purchased, cleared and seeded. Expansion plans will be announced at a later date.

Commissioners meeting minutes November 1

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
Cherokee County Commission Meeting Minutes for November 1, 2021 At 9 a.m. November 1, Chairman Moates called to order the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Standardized method for gauging condition of cattle

Wendie Powell
Monday, November 15, 2021
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a standardized method to gauge the condition of cattle? Or any animal species for that matter? Well, folks, let me tell you about the Body Condition Scoring Method. This assessment of relative fatness is a scale from one to nine.
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