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The Helping Hand Award was presented to Carla Karsten for her efforts in helping make the Cherokee County Fair what it is. The travelling award is presented by the Clark Hall family each year to fair volunteers of merit.

The Helping Hand Award was presented to Carla Karsten for her efforts in helping make the Cherokee County Fair what it is. The travelling award is presented by the Clark Hall family each year to fair volunteers of merit.

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Fair has biggest year in history

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The recently ended Cherokee County Fair and Reunion was reportedly the biggest and most successful in the past 50 years.“We are one of the few “Free” Fairs in Kansas meaning we do not charge admission so we don’t have tickets to count,” said Brad Wells, Cherokee County Fair Secretary.

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CALENDAR

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Friday, August 1•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, August 2•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist...

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Baxter Springs 57th rodeo begins tonight

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Kansas’ first Cowtown’s 57th annual Rodeo will open tonight (Friday) at the Baxter Springs Saddle Club Arena located just across Spring River east of town at 8 p.m.Always a great show the outdoor production will be featuring all the exciting rodeo events that make the old west come alive.

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CLASS receives funds from CFSEK

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
CLASS has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas General Fund to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in southeast Kansas meet urgent needs in times of financial hardship.The Client Emergency Assistance Fund (CEAF) assists individuals with...
Heritage Youth of America member Emma Duling, daughter of Bill and Ragena Duling, showed her Grand Champion Market Sheep at the auction and received a $2,100 premium from Dr. Rob Herron Dental Clinics.

Heritage Youth of America member Emma Duling, daughter of Bill and Ragena Duling, showed her Grand Champion Market Sheep at the auction and received a $2,100 premium from Dr. Rob Herron Dental Clinics.

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Heritage Youth of America member Emma Duling

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Glittering Stones 4-H member Joshua Brown, son of David and Serena Brown, showed the Grand Champion Rabbit colony and received a premium of $2,000 from Rainbow Solar.

Glittering Stones 4-H member Joshua Brown, son of David and Serena Brown, showed the Grand Champion Rabbit colony and received a premium of $2,000 from Rainbow Solar.

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Glittering Stones 4-H member Joshua Brown

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, July 31, 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.
Columbus Museum Report By Doris Richardson

Columbus Museum Report By Doris Richardson

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Artifact at museum made with love

Doris Richardson
Monday, July 28, 2025
Do you like to read a good love story or are you more of a suspense or mystery reader? That is one thing nice about working at the museum, a different kind of story all the time.

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Columbus City Council minutes

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Monday, July 28, 2025
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met July 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth.
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