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CALENDAR

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Monday, February 24, 2025
Tuesday, February 25•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall...
The Columbus First Christian Church is inviting the community to join in the celebration of the completion of their $170,000 stained glass window renovation project next week.

The Columbus First Christian Church is inviting the community to join in the celebration of the completion of their $170,000 stained glass window renovation project next week.

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The Columbus First Christian Church

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Monday, February 24, 2025
The local area is being inundated with Geese The history of goose management in Kansas and the Central Flyway is one of success. During the early 1960’s slightly more than 200,000 Canada geese were observed during the winter surveys in the Central Flyway. In January 2001, approximately 1.25 million were reported.

The local area is being inundated with Geese The history of goose management in Kansas and the Central Flyway is one of success. During the early 1960’s slightly more than 200,000 Canada geese were observed during the winter surveys in the Central Flyway. In January 2001, approximately 1.25 million were reported.

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The local area is being inundated with Geese

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Monday, February 24, 2025
“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7 NIV

“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7 NIV

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Purification

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
February is a month associated with purification.
City of Columbus Planning Commission meeting minutes for January 27

City of Columbus Planning Commission meeting minutes for January 27

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City of Columbus Planning Commission meeting minutes for January 27

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
The City Council of Columbus, Kansas and the Columbus Planning Commission met January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a joint work session presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Steve Dunlap, Laura Epler, Misty Spear, Tom Pryor, Kathy Doherty. Council members absent: None.

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Miners Hall Museum hosts Valentines Day lunch

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
A special day was celebrated Valentine’s Day at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin. The Board of Trustees hosted a “We Love Our Volunteers” luncheon honoring those who assist the Board in carrying out the mission of the museum.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Shytasha Delean Farrar, 32, was arrested Monday on warrants for the Wyandotte Nation and is being held in lieu of $956.25 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and is provided for the convenience of the reader.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493

Columbus Unified Schools USD 493

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Columbus Unified Schools USD 493

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for February 24 through 28 Prices: Breakfast $2; Grades (K-6) lunch $2.85; Grades (7-12) $3.05 Breakfast is served with choice of 100 percent juice and choice of milk.
Southeast School District USD 247

Southeast School District USD 247

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Southeast School District USD 247

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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Southeast School District USD 247, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday, February 24 through February 28.
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