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In the 7 year old division of the Pedal Tracor Pull, Jace Evans placed third with a distance of 39’1”. Sisters Kyra Lacen and Lyiah Lacen were in a tight race for the win. In their first two pulls, both girls pulled 40’. It was a battle in the third heat with Kyra pulling out the win with 33’7” over Lyiah’s 29’9” distance.

In the 7 year old division of the Pedal Tracor Pull, Jace Evans placed third with a distance of 39’1”. Sisters Kyra Lacen and Lyiah Lacen were in a tight race for the win. In their first two pulls, both girls pulled 40’. It was a battle in the third heat with Kyra pulling out the win with 33’7” over Lyiah’s 29’9” distance.

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Annual pedal tractor pull contestants earn medals, trophies

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Real Estate transfers

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Wayne Ray Wert, Grain Valley, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1103 East 7th Street, Galena, to James Willard, Galena.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Benjamin Allen Graham, 43, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Saturday on a court ordered commitment.Michael Lynn Boyce, 36, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving while suspended and reckless driving and is being held without...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Lois and Jim Carlson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 2. They will have an open house August 1 in Erie at the Meadowlark Building at the Fairgrounds 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Lois and Jim Carlson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 2. They will have an open house August 1 in Erie at the Meadowlark Building at the Fairgrounds 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Carlsons to have open house for 60th wedding anniversary

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Friday, July 17, 2026
A sixtieth wedding anniversary open house is planned for Jim and Lois Carlson Saturday, August 1.Jim and Lois (O’Malley) Carlson were married July 2, 1966 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon.Jim was a graduate of Crawford Community High School in Cherokee and Lois was a graduate of Weir...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, July 17, 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.

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School district closes doors on in-town stops

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Districts across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to hire licensed bus drivers.With the retirement of two drivers and another driver facing health issues, Columbus schools have been forced to reduce the number of bus stops for the upcoming school year.District Transportation...

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USD 493 discusses insurance changes

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Friday, July 17, 2026
As the first day of school looms, Columbus Unified School District 493 Board of Education met for their regular meeting Monday, July 13 to finalize a gamut of policies, salaries and purchases needed to begin the 2026-2027 school year.Kicking off the meeting, BoE members reelected Tony Shearburn to...
Mike Mathes, Powersports Technology Instructor.

Mike Mathes, Powersports Technology Instructor.

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CCC Columbus offers Powersports full time

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Students looking for a hands-on career in a growing industry can turn their passion into a profession through the Powersports Technology Program at Coffeyville Community College’s Columbus Technical Campus.Beginning this year, the program is now offered full-time for post-secondary students,...
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