Error affects 71 school election advance ballots

Due to an error 71 advance ballots for the upcoming August 3, USD 493 school bond election were sent to registered voters not living in the USD 493 school district.

Early voting for bonds underway

The Columbus USD 493 School Bond Election set for Tuesday (August 3) has already begun with early voting at the courthouse since Monday.

‘His Story’ VBS theme take-off on ‘Toy Story’

Five area churches have joined together to host Vacation Bible School Wednesday through Friday 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. “His Story” is the theme and features oversized decorations and is a bit of a take-off on the movie “Toy Story”.

Textbook fees waived for USD493 students

Textbook fees have been waived for the upcoming year for students whose parents complete the 21-22 Household Economic Survey. The survey will be available when students register on Wednesday, August 4 in the High School cafeteria from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Legislation hot line

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800- 432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cherokee County Economic Development has multifaceted mission

Taking your time with slow and continual progress is how big change is made. Economic development is a marathon not a sprint. They have spent years laying the groundwork and building a foundation for their different programs.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Magistrate Court Judge Samuel J. Marsh Tuesday, July 27 9 a.m. –State of Kansas vs. Lecollin Deshon Washington, scheduling conference, (criminal) 9:30 a.m. –State of Kansas vs. Chet Edwin Mercer, scheduling conference (criminal) 9:30 a.m. –State of Kansas vs.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Travis Shane England, 29, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held in lieu of $2,000 bail.

Cherokee County Commissioners July 12 meeting minutes

At 9 a.m. on Monday July 12, 2021 Chairman Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Guidelines before transporting poultry safely

Before hauling those champion fowl to shows, fairs or sales, understand the guidelines to prevent loss or disease. Permit needed? Within Kansas, a permit is not required to transport birds to fairs or move them to another farm.