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4-H judging standards, system

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Friday, July 19, 2024

The judges for the 4-H classes are given the following information to make the process as beneficial and educational for the participants as possible.Judging is a vital part of the county fair educational process.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Saturday, July 20•4H/FFA/HYAHorse Show-halter and performance timed events 9 a.m.•West Mineral Eagles benefit dinner for Chris Williams. Menu includes smoked brisket and or ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and bread. Donation amount varies per menu item.

Despite struggling with the distress of Ewing Sarcoma cancer

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Despite struggling with the distress of Ewing Sarcoma cancer

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Despite struggling with the distress of Ewing Sarcoma cancer, 11-year-old Eva Maxton is still involved in typical pre-teen experiences. This week as a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H club, she was showing her baking skills.

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Crossland to construct new office complex

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Friday, July 19, 2024

For the third time in as many months a representative of Crossland Construction has appeared before the Columbus City Council to announce plans for upcoming developments in the community.Monday night Ray Bombe, a municipal bond authority, told the council that Crossland was asking the city to issue...

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96th annual fair begins Tuesday

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Friday, July 19, 2024

The 96th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday July 23rd at the American Legion Fair Grounds in Columbus.The yearlong efforts of the American Legion, Fair Board and County Extension agents the show will once again go on.The biggest and longest running entertainment event in the...

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Health department offers public sunscreen dispensers

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Friday, July 19, 2024

A grant has recently received by the Cherokee County Health Department to install sunscreen dispensers within various locations of outdoor activities within the county.The Kansas Health Foundation grant program focuses on prevention of skin cancer and each dispenser is supplied with 50 SPF...

Just before noon Tuesday

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Just before noon Tuesday

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Just before noon Tuesday area firefighters were summoned to a hay bale fire at 2101 Southwest Greenlawn where 40 to 50 bales were engulfed. Firefighters from Baxter Springs and Columbus were able to bring the fire under control saving some of the bales.

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City takes first steps in buying land

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Friday, July 19, 2024

In what could only be called one of the busiest Columbus City Council sessions in years, they directed City Administrator Jake Letner to have a survey made of the property.

Eva Maxton

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Birthday card shower for Eva Maxton set

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Eva Maxton has to be in-patient for her 11th birthday, and she is really imunocompromised due to radiation and chemo together. To celebrate her birthday this year her family would like everyone to send her a card and just remind her how much of a rockstar she really is.

Niegisch family welcomes new son

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Niegisch family welcomes new son

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Thomas and Shelbie Niegisch announce the birth of Amos Daniel Niegisch, born June 10, 2024, at 12:16 p.m. He weighed 3 pounds 11 ounces and was 16 inches long.Amos joins siblings Matthew, Eva and Olivia.Maternal Grandparents are Daniel and Christina Kester of Wichita and William and Sarah Maddox of...

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