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Columbus appointments made by Mayor

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
During a recent reorganization of the Columbus city officials Mayor Grant Spieth appointed John Bullard as Municipal Judge, Matthew Bonner, City Prosecutor and Barbara Wright, City Attorney with terms expiring June 26, 2016.He also appointed Steve J. Burton as the city’s assistant fire chief and...

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Becoming a mom series will begin

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Cherokee County Health Department will be hosting the BAM or Becoming A Mom class series beginning August 4 at 3 p.m. and occurs every Monday including the dates of August 11, 18, 25, September 8 and 15.Pregnant individuals may attend along with their partners, for one or all of the classes.

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Back to school information

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Back to school informational page for USD 493 is on page 10 of today’s News-Report.The school calendar for the year as well as school lunch prices and enrollment information and school hours are all available on a single page.At their meeting Monday night the USD493 board voted to hire Baylee...
Students who attended Greenlawn Elementary School 25 years ago were able to view the items they placed into a time capsule. The capsule was recently dug up and was opened up Wednesday night at the Cherokee County Fair. The items are currently on display in the board office.

Students who attended Greenlawn Elementary School 25 years ago were able to view the items they placed into a time capsule. The capsule was recently dug up and was opened up Wednesday night at the Cherokee County Fair. The items are currently on display in the board office.

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Students who attended Greenlawn Elementary School 25 years ago

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Hunter Davis shows his purple ribbon and his loaf of bread he entered into the Cherokee County foods show.

Hunter Davis shows his purple ribbon and his loaf of bread he entered into the Cherokee County foods show.

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Results announced in the Cherokee County foods judging

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Results have been announced in the 4-H, Heritage Youth Association food judging. Food preservation, perishable and non-perishable foods judging took place at the 4-H building.Judges were Lynn Combrink, Jamie Robinson, Lori Carpino, and Marta Brown.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, July 14, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Jessica Lynn Nugent, 46, was arrested Saturday by Galena Police officers on charges of battery; causing bodily harm and was released on $1,500 bail.Samantha Jo Heine, 40, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Friday on a court ordered commitment.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, July 14, 2025
Tuesday, July 15Cherokee County Fair.
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