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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
Vital statistic records in family histories

Vital statistic records in family histories

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Vital statistic records in family histories

Ella Buzzard
Monday, October 27, 2025
Genealogy CornerOne of the most important documents that a family historian wants to have in their possession is a proof of birth or death of certain ancestors.Today having a birth certificate is essential as that certificate is required to obtain a passport, to obtain a soldier’s pension, and to...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, October 27, 2025
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.

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Real Estate transfers

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Triad V LLC, Springfield, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1301 E. Elm and several tracts of land including a part of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 34 and Range 25 near Galena, to Premier Midwest Homes LLC, Riverton.
Cherokee county Jail Report

Cherokee county Jail Report

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Cherokee county Jail Report

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Donnie Lee Tyree, 39, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held without bail.Michael Clayton Jackson, 41, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for another jurisdiction and is being held without bail.Heather Ferguson, 43, was arrested...

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Study documents Kansas wind regulations

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Kansas has some of the highest potential for wind energy of any state in the nation. Yet until recently, there was no central repository for the differing approaches to wind regulation across the state’s 105 counties.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Tuesday, October 28•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898 N. Main, Joplin, Mo.

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Donations needed for Thanksgiving boxes

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Last year at Thanksgiving time the community came together and gave 206 food baskets to families in the community.This year with the likely lack of government funding food programs, the need undoubtedly be greater.The program has been operated by the area churches to ensure that local families have...
Those attending the CLASS anniversary celebration in Columbus included back row Amanda McAfee, Bob Davis, Don Reynolds, Rhonda Johnson, Shelly Rowan, Amanda Seeman and Justin Lynch. Middle Row LaDonna Clark, Joyce Jordan, Abby Moerer and Leah Langford. Front Row Adriaen Gillespie, Kelli Roberts, Melody White and Diana Muse. Courtesy photo.

Those attending the CLASS anniversary celebration in Columbus included back row Amanda McAfee, Bob Davis, Don Reynolds, Rhonda Johnson, Shelly Rowan, Amanda Seeman and Justin Lynch. Middle Row LaDonna Clark, Joyce Jordan, Abby Moerer and Leah Langford. Front Row Adriaen Gillespie, Kelli Roberts, Melody White and Diana Muse. Courtesy photo.

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CLASS celebrates 50 years

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Monday, October 27, 2025
CLASS is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in four counties in Southeast Kansas since 1975.The organization recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at Columbus facility.
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