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Keenagers begin rehearsals

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Keenagers, a senior citizens’ chorus, will begin rehearsals for the 2025 fall session on Friday, September 5.Rehearsals will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. each Friday in the Riverton Community Building located on the southeast corner of Highway 66 and SE 70th Street in Riverton.The choir...
Wes Houser presented a $50,000 check to the Jasper County CASA Executive Director Debi Koelkebeck as Mercy Hospital President Jeremy Drinkwintz. Jan and Wes Houser have been involved in many philanthropic activities over the years they now add CASA to their list.

Wes Houser presented a $50,000 check to the Jasper County CASA Executive Director Debi Koelkebeck as Mercy Hospital President Jeremy Drinkwintz. Jan and Wes Houser have been involved in many philanthropic activities over the years they now add CASA to their list.

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Housers donate to youth program

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
A generous $50,000 gift from longtime community supporters Wes and Jan Houser will significantly boost the Jasper County CASA endowment fund, helping to ensure that the voices of children in foster care in will continue to be heard for generations to come.The Housers presented their gift Monday...

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Appraiser gets state recognition

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Just as most residents in the county received their property tax assessments the Cherokee County Appraiser, Delinda White, received notice her office was in compliance for the tax year 2025.The local office received a score of 96.6 out of 100 in the annual statistical and procedural compliance...

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Friday, August 29•Columbus Football Jamboree at Girard 7 p.m.•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 30•Mineral All School Reunion 4 p.m. at the Old Parita.•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the...

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Highway 7 detour route

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Two Department of Transportation projects will close Highway 7 affecting the customers of B-3 Construction and general traffic.A culvert project at the intersection of K-7 and Star Valley Road, will close K-7 highway after the Labor Day holiday.Preparatory work surrounding the intersection is...

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Oops...

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Due to an error in reporting it was published in Tuesday’s edition that the commissioners vote on the county budget and Neutral Rate were unanimous.This was incorrect Commissioner Jack Garner voted against approving both the budget and the Neutral Rate increase.In that same story, Superintendent...
Anne Sharp presented Jaxon Harper with the Buck’s Top Showman Overall award for his swine at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Jadeyn Ivey.

Anne Sharp presented Jaxon Harper with the Buck’s Top Showman Overall award for his swine at the Cherokee County Fair. Photo by Jadeyn Ivey.

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Results announced in 2025 Cherokee County swine classes

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Monday, August 25, 2025
Results were announced in the 4-H, FFA, and Heritage Youth Association swine show. The judge for the day was Larahmy Blakley and superintendents were Clark Hall and Tony Hodge.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, August 25, 2025
Cira Rachelle Casey, 32, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement, driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked ad failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $6,628.50 bail.Michael Wayne Clark, 27, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, August 25, 2025
Tayten Pamela Hope Hopkins, 24, was arrested Monday by Galena Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and was released on $2,000 bail.Jessica Nika Bailey, 25, was arrested Sunday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on charges of burglary; vehicle or other means...
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