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Mayor Grant Spieth presented City Administrator Jake Letner a certificate recognizing his five years with the City of Columbus. The presentation was made during the Tuesday City Council meeting.

Mayor Grant Spieth presented City Administrator Jake Letner a certificate recognizing his five years with the City of Columbus. The presentation was made during the Tuesday City Council meeting.

Mayor Grant Spieth

Marijuana raid at Baxter smoke shop

Law enforcement officers from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant Wednesday at the Tokey Tiki Smoke Shop, located at 2320 Military Avenue in Baxter Springs.During the search warrant extensive amounts of marijuana and THC products were located in the...

More new sidewalks okayed by council

The Columbus City Council approved a contract with Pinnegar Construction of Columbus to install new sidewalks at six locations in the city.“We have budgeted $20,000 this year for sidewalk and gutter replacement and are hoping to be able to do this in future years,” said City Administrator Jake...

City seeks bids to start water improvement plan

A draft copy of a request for proposals (RFP) for design engineering for replacement of the city’s 10” cast iron water mains was presented to and approved by the Columbus City Council on Tuesday night.The water mains run from the water stand pipe and water tower in the city parks into the city’s...
Members of the Sheridan Homemakers held their recent meeting at the Columbus Museum. The group toured the facility and stopped to look at the hand made car, created and donated by Leroy Barrett.

Members of the Sheridan Homemakers held their recent meeting at the Columbus Museum. The group toured the facility and stopped to look at the hand made car, created and donated by Leroy Barrett.

Results announced in Cherokee County dairy goat classes

Results have been announced in the 4-H, FFA, and Heritage Youth Association Dairy Goat show.
Lone Elm Beavers top ticket sellers

Lone Elm Beavers top ticket sellers

Lone Elm Beavers top ticket sellers

Keeping Up With The Lone Elm BeaversOn August 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. the Lone Elm Beavers met for their monthly meeting at the 4-H building. To start the meeting, the club president selected Olivia and Danelle to lead the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge.

Open class rabbit show ribbons

Open Results of the rabbit show have been announced. Grand Champion overall rabbit went to Joshua Brown. Reserve Champion overall rabbit went to Allison Brown.

September is National Baby Safety Month

September is National Baby Safety Month, which raises awareness for preventing injury to infants and young children. From choking hazards to safe sleep, a lot goes into keeping kids safe.

Real Estate transfers

Kaitlynn Beth-Ann Callen, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 535 West Maple Street, Columbus, to Victor R. Cook, Jr., Columbus.