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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Gregory Renfrow, 31, was arrested Sunday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was released on $250 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Nona Shane and April Bartel, Hillsboro, conveyed a deed to the property located at 202 North Delaware Avenue, Columbus, to Steven Brumback and Karlene Brumback, Columbus. The deed was recorded on July 31, 2026.Sandra L.
Dealing with soybean seedling pests

Dealing with soybean seedling pests

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Dealing with soybean seedling pests

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Lush, young soybeans in late-planted and double- cropped fields are at a prime stage for insect damage. Although soybeans have a remarkable ability to compensate for leaf loss later in the summer, young plants can be stripped before they have a chance to become established.

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Bagworms easier to control when still small

With Matthew Mckernan
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Garden Calendar• Provide approximately one inch of water per week to the vegetable garden. Consistent water is important for produce development.• Start a fall garden by planting beets, carrots, beans, and turnips for an autumn harvest.

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CPD receives STEP funding from KDOT

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation was recently awarded to the Columbus Police Department according to Police Chief Kyle Clark.

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Wheat harvest no bumper crop

Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Kansas is on course for its smallest winter wheat harvest since the 1950s, with a July report showing the state’s farmers are expected to produce almost half the number of bushels they did at the same time last year, an expert said.A July 10 report from the U.S.
There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

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Busy week for area school districts

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
So it begins, children trade swimsuits for backpacks, teachers begin dusting off grade books, coaches shine their whistles and parents prepare for the rigorous morning routine that comes with the beginning of school.
With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

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The pool is now closed for the season

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

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Another building of Columbus’

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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