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Columbus City Council minutes

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Friday, October 11, 2024
The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met September 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Lindsay Shoemaker, Kathy Doherty, Laura Epler and Tom Pryor (via Zoom).

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, October 11, 2024
This is the schedule of the Magistrate Court Room with Judge Douglas R. Steele presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.

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Southeast Volleyball has busy week on court

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Friday, October 11, 2024
The Southeast Lady Lancers split two matches in a triangular meet at Frontenac, October 3. In a story of two sets, Southeast won the match over Parsons, 2624; 25-5 before losing to their hosts, 13-25; 19-25.“I was very proud of our girls at Frontenac,” said Lady Lancer Head Coach Maya White.

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CALENDAR

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Friday, October 11, 2024
Friday, October 11•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.•Columbus Day bean feed 5 p.m. Little Mr. and Miss Columbus coronation 5:30 p.m. Balloon glow around 6:45 p.m.Saturday, October 12•Columbus Day Celebration, 5K, Balloon regatta, events around square all day.
Lessons in operating a fire hose by firefighter Cody Burton

Lessons in operating a fire hose by firefighter Cody Burton

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Lessons in operating a fire hose by firefighter Cody Burton

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Friday, October 11, 2024
Summit Melton is given lessons in operating a fire hose by firefighter Cody Burton with the object of hitting the target several yards away. Kasey Rowe waits his turn in line.

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Meeting on HUD loans, grants planned

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Friday, October 11, 2024
An informational meeting for those residing in Kansas, needing assistance with home repairs or for funding for home loans are urged to attend an informational meeting.The meeting will be hosted by the Cherokee County Health Department and will be held at the Crossroads Christian Church 8448 Highway...

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City dispels rumors about future plan

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Friday, October 11, 2024
In October 2022 the Columbus City Council appointed a planning commission, with the instruction to find a company that could prepare a comprehensive plan for the city.One of the items in the proposed plan, created by the Kansas City firm has caused quite a stir in the rural community surrounding...

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Dream Big Little Ones fundraiser

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Friday, October 11, 2024
Cinnamon rolls played a big part in the founding of The Dream Big Little Ones organization.When DBLO founder Tess Watson found a family needing beds for their children, she financed those beds selling cinnamon rolls.From that beginning the charity has provided over 2,122 beds to youngsters in the...

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Who is he...?

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Friday, October 11, 2024
He left home not knowing where he was going, when he arrived he did not know where he was. He returned not knowing where he had been. Yet today, one country, seven counties, 24 cities and three political provinces bear his name including the capital of America.Who is he?
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