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Sign up for Walk Kansas by March 22

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Monday, March 3, 2025
Celebrating 25 years of Walk Kansas, the Cherokee County Extension office will once again be conducting the walk across Kansas from March 30 to May 24, while staying right here at home.Walk Kansas is a KState Research and Extension (KSRE) health initiative that promotes personal health and...
Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson, Baxter Springs Police Chief Jimmy Hamilton, Assistant Baxter Springs Police Chief Corky Hicks and Community Outreach Deputy Rhanda Andrews visit with locals at a recent “Coffee With a Cop” event.

Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson, Baxter Springs Police Chief Jimmy Hamilton, Assistant Baxter Springs Police Chief Corky Hicks and Community Outreach Deputy Rhanda Andrews visit with locals at a recent “Coffee With a Cop” event.

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Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson

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Monday, March 3, 2025
Paul Bone was recognized for his 35 years of service to the Conservation Service at the annual meeting held Monday, February 24 at the Columbus High School Auditorium. The recognition was presented by Wendie Powell County Executive Director of Crawford County and Jodi Cushenbery from Labette County.

Paul Bone was recognized for his 35 years of service to the Conservation Service at the annual meeting held Monday, February 24 at the Columbus High School Auditorium. The recognition was presented by Wendie Powell County Executive Director of Crawford County and Jodi Cushenbery from Labette County.

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Paul Bone

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Monday, March 3, 2025

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Open house to discuss Highway Safety Plan

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Monday, March 3, 2025
In an effort to make Southeast Kansas roads safer, a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is being developed by the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission and Cherokee County.The public is invited to a public open house on Wednesday, March 5 at the 4-H Building at 114 West Country Road, 4 p.m....

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Ronald McDonald House reps visit Kiwanis Club

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Monday, March 3, 2025
There are few families in the United States that have not had someone close to them who have not been aided by a Ronald McDonald House.Three volunteers from the Ronald McDonald House of the Four States visited recently with the members of the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club.
Students will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas at the upcoming Youth Entrepreneur Fair. Last year Henry Burns from Southeast presented his table top display for BBQ Out the Park.

Students will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas at the upcoming Youth Entrepreneur Fair. Last year Henry Burns from Southeast presented his table top display for BBQ Out the Park.

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Youth Entrepreneur Fair this week

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Monday, March 3, 2025
The eleventh annual Cherokee County Youth Entrepreneur Fair will be held Thursday, March 6 at Riverton High School, hosted by the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation and the Cherokee County ECommunity.At the event, 30 high school students representing the Columbus, Galena, Riverton and...

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World Day of Prayer service

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Monday, March 3, 2025
The Community World Day of Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the First Christian Church located at 128 West Elm Street in Columbus.The speaker will be Jim Thomas Pastor of Columbus First Baptist Church.All in the community are invited to attend.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, March 3, 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, March 3, 2025
Charity Leigh Hopkins, 43, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of battery and is being held without bail.Jenny Lynn Derfelt, 42, was arrested Saturday by Columbus Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and vehicle liability insurance required and was...

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Reasons to soil test a pasture

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Monday, March 3, 2025
Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictI chatted last week with Dr. Tina Sullivan, the new northeast area agronomist with K-State Research and Extension, about soil testing and application timing in pastures.Dr. Sullivan discussed how pasture managers should prioritize...
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