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Bob Davis named new president of Class

Bob Davis named new president of Class

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Bob Davis named new president of Class

Bob Davis
Friday, September 20, 2024
Following a competitive search process, the Board of Directors of CLASS has announced the selection of Bob Davis as the organization’s next president and CEO.Davis, has been serving as interim president and CEO for the past several months, he will be the sixth president of CLASS since its founding...

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USD 247 is looking for board members

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
There are few roles in any community more important than that of a school board member. Board members play a critical role in the success of a school district as a whole.

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American Bank to build new Columbus facility

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
American Bank announced this week that they have contracted with Crossland Construction to build a new branch office in Columbus.The building will be located at the same location as the current office the southwest corner of East Avenue and Maple Streets.The new building will be of brick...

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Heart of the Heartlands featured in program

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
A power-point program will be presented at the monthly Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Columbus Museum building.The program presented by Larry Spahn and David Wallace presenting a walk through visit at the Heart of the Heartland train museum in Carona.Featuring one of the...
A large number

A large number

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A large number

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
A large number of community members joined the walk to raise awareness regarding suicide prevention. The walk began at the courthouse and participants carried purple balloons in memory of loved ones.
Heirloom quilt arrives at museum, information wanted

Heirloom quilt arrives at museum, information wanted

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Heirloom quilt arrives at museum, information wanted

Doris Richardson
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
I am happy to report that August was a much calmer month. I did not have any snakes to contend with, I am happy about that. I don’t think I would live through another snake adventure.The quilt I wrote about last month has arrived as promised.

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Democrats will meet Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
A meeting of the Cherokee County Democratic party will be held Wednesday, September 18 at the Extension office at 124 West County Road at 6:30 p.m.Local Democratic candidates Scott Williams 2nd District Commissioner, Russell Harper Sheriff, Janie Simpson Jarrett 1st District Kansas House and Austin...

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County organizations receive grants

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Projects undertaken by two nonprofit organizations in Cherokee County were recently selected for funding through Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative’s Concern for Community grant program.Cherokee County Kansas Fair Foundation was awarded $5,000 to help purchase cooling fans for the show barns at...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Justin Blake Frazier, 39, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies and released.Stacy Lynn Castillo, 57, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and no driver’s license in possession and is being held in lieu of $695...

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cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Chair Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday,August 26, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.
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