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State Representative Dale Helwig talked with U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt and Farm Bureau executive Joe Newland at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday evening.

State Representative Dale Helwig talked with U.S. Representative Derek Schmidt and Farm Bureau executive Joe Newland at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday evening.

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State Representative Dale Helwig

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Friday, September 26, 2025

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Missing person alert for 16 year old

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Friday, September 26, 2025
A 16-year old Scammon girl is currently missing and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department has issued a missing persons alert for her.Makenzie Kepka, has been missing since September 15 when she told her family she was govested ing for a walk and did not come back home.She was last seen wearing...

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No MRI at Columbus Mercy Hospital

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Friday, September 26, 2025
Due to a reporter’s error, in the story about Senator Moran’s visit to the Columbus Mercy Hospital it was incorrectly reported that he viewed and discussed with the hospital administrator Angie Saporito the “MRI machine.”
Brenda Barrett, President was presented the Gold Award for the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary at the Hospital Volunteers of Kansas State (HVK) Convention in Wichita September 4. This is the highest award that can be attained by Auxiliary Chapters. Left to right: Chad Austin, KHA President and CEO. Shirley Van Leonen, HVK President. Nancy Horn, HVK, District 2 Coordinator. Brenda Barrett, Columbus Mercy Auxiliary President. George Stover, 2025 KHA Board Chair. Courtesy photo.

Brenda Barrett, President was presented the Gold Award for the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary at the Hospital Volunteers of Kansas State (HVK) Convention in Wichita September 4. This is the highest award that can be attained by Auxiliary Chapters. Left to right: Chad Austin, KHA President and CEO. Shirley Van Leonen, HVK President. Nancy Horn, HVK, District 2 Coordinator. Brenda Barrett, Columbus Mercy Auxiliary President. George Stover, 2025 KHA Board Chair. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus auxiliary gets gold award

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Monday, September 22, 2025
A Gold Award Certificate was presented to Columbus Mercy Auxiliary the state conference.President Brenda Barrett attended the conference and accepted the award for the Columbus Mercy Unit.The September 16 meeting was called to order by President Brenda Barrett.

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Tips for roadway safety during harvest

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Monday, September 22, 2025
Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictSeptember 21 through the 27 is National Agriculture Safety and Health Week. A variety of topics are highlighted during this week, everything from physical health to equipment safety.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, September 22, 2025
Lois Ann Bryan, 44, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and unlawfully obtaining a prescription only drug and was released.Chelbe Nicole Alexander, 19, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of operating a motor...

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Applications open for military academies

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Monday, September 22, 2025
Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced today that his office is now accepting applications from Kansas students seeking nominations to attend the United States military service academies for the Class of 2030.Each year, Members of Congress may nominate a limited number of candidates for...
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