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Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H’ers were busy Thursday “Feeding the Farmers” as they assisted the Columbus Chamber of Commerce in their annual salute to the local agriculture industry.

Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H’ers were busy Thursday “Feeding the Farmers” as they assisted the Columbus Chamber of Commerce in their annual salute to the local agriculture industry.

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Feed the Farmers offers thanks

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
As the semi trucks roll into the elevators filled with the 2025 wheat harvest local farmers are seeing good results despite the wet weather slowing harvest.As the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and the Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H club members met the trucks at the local Farmers Coop and sent...

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Road budget request tops $3.7 million

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
The Cherokee County Road and Bridge Department 2026 budget was reviewed along with the County Sheriff’s department Monday by the County Commission.The Road and Bridge department was seeking a $614,293 increase in their budget over 2025.
First place winners

First place winners

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First place winners

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
First place winners in their age divisions in the Freedom Fest free throw contest were above Jovey Roberts and Ruby Ellis and below Jonas Stover and Kaden Crain. Courtesy photos.

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Open house planned at new Baxter fire station

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
A fire truck parade will be followed by the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new fire station in Baxter Springs.The event will occur Saturday, July 5 with the parade of fire equipment from the old fire station to the new fire station commencing at 9:45 a.m. followed by the ribbon cut-...
Standing beside the Classroom Constitution developed by the Compass Academy students during their recent session. Misty Daniels is pictured by the Civics work.

Standing beside the Classroom Constitution developed by the Compass Academy students during their recent session. Misty Daniels is pictured by the Civics work.

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Compass Academy holds graduation

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Monday, June 30, 2025
Thirty middle school students finished the Compass Academy free summer enrichment program at Columbus High School and completed graduation ceremonies Friday.

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Medicalodges to host salad fundraiser

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
Each year the Medicalodges of Columbus holds a fundraiser to support a trip for residents. In recent years the trips have included Branson sites including Dolly Parton’s dinner theatre and other shows.The fund raiser this year is being held on July 2, as the staff is preparing “Loaded” Chef Salads.

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Sheriff’s budget request approaches $4 million

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson has requested an increase in his 2026 budget of just under three quarters of a million dollars.The budget request of nearly $4-million included an increase of $302,072 in salaries which Sheriff Henderson says would include a five percent raise for all...
Cast members of 9 to 5: The Musical, rehearse a scene. Actors include ladies left to right: Khloee Cox, Mallory Thompson, Michelle Atchley, Madalyn Weeks, Kaylee Denton and choreographer Melissa Thompson-Holt. Center Chad Fletcher in the role of Franklin Hart. Courtesy photo.

Cast members of 9 to 5: The Musical, rehearse a scene. Actors include ladies left to right: Khloee Cox, Mallory Thompson, Michelle Atchley, Madalyn Weeks, Kaylee Denton and choreographer Melissa Thompson-Holt. Center Chad Fletcher in the role of Franklin Hart. Courtesy photo.

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‘9 to 5: The Musical’ comes to Galena

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Cherokee County Arts Association invites audiences to clock in for three nights of laughs, music, and empowerment with its summer production of 9 to 5: The Musical, running July 10–12 at 7 p.m. at 702 E. 7th Street in Galena.Based on the iconic 1980 film, this high-energy musical features a...

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Judge nominations sent to governor

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy.The vacancy was created when Judge Lori Bolton Fleming’s appointment to the Kansas Court of Appeals was confirmed by the...
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