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Friday, August 6 •Columbus VFW Post 1372 monthly dinner. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $7 donation Mexican lasagna, refried beans, chips and salsa. Call 620-429-0374 to schedule pick up or request delivery. •Baxter Springs Rodeo at the rodeo arena.

At the annual Farm Bureau Breakfast

At the annual Farm Bureau Breakfast, Easton Haywood is ready to enjoy his pancakes with syrup. Also on the menu was the famous Blue and Gold sausage, gravy and biscuits.

Katie and Lily Mooney

Katie and Lily Mooney presented Charles Sharp with the Justin Mooney Memorial Traveling Trophy at the Cherokee County Fair awards night.

Pittsburg Sun sold to local owners

With plans to bring ownership of a vital component of life in Southeast Kansas an agreement has been reached by a group of Pittsburg families to acquire the Pittsburg Morning Sun from the current owner the Gannet Company. They will also assume operation of the Columbus News-Report in Columbus.

City plans public feedback session

The public is invited to a public feedback session Monday, evening August 9. Mayor Grant Spieth and the Columbus City Council will host the session starting at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to share your input in-person (or via Zoom) on the proposed 2022 Budget. Why does the budget matter?

Bond issue passed by Columbus voters

A small turnout at the polls on Tuesday brought good news to the USD 493 School District and the $14.7-million bond issue was approved by district voters. The unofficial totals tallied on Tuesday night were 783 votes for approving the bond issue and 312 votes against the issue.

Shauna and Rayleigh Qualls

Shauna and Rayleigh Qualls enjoyed a ride on the Ferris wheel when they visited the Cherokee County Fair.