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Helicopter tours

Helicopter tours

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Helicopter tours

News Staff
Friday, July 5, 2024
Helicopter tours of the city of Columbus will once again be a feature of the Freedom Fest as most of the days program will be a repeat of the popular events from the past years of the Independence day celebration
Dobkins named new chief of Galena Police Department

Dobkins named new chief of Galena Police Department

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Dobkins named new chief of Galena Police Department

Noble Dobkins
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Galena City Council appointed Sheriff’s deputy Nobel Dobkins as their new Chief of Police at their regular council meeting Monday night.Dobkins, a native of Columbus and a graduate of Columbus High school with the class of 2001.He graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement training center...
Kiwanis member

Kiwanis member

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Kiwanis member

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Friday, July 5, 2024
Kiwanis member Kelly Noakes searches for the flag holder which has overgrown since the last holiday. Kiwanians were busy Wednesday afternoon putting flags in the community for Independence Day.

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Sheriff’s Office offers safety tips for celebrating Independence Day

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
With the upcoming national celebration of United States liberty, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is providing some safety tips and reminders to help keep families safe.“Celebrating our independence and freedom is a fun and exciting time for communities across the country, but it can also be a...
Bullard named to president’s list

Bullard named to president’s list

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Bullard named to president’s list

Kennedy Bullard
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Washburn University has announced its President’s List honorees for the spring 2024 semester.Kennedy Bullard from Columbus is a President’s List honoree for Spring 2024.To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point...

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Library staff attends Iola innovation day

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Library staff from Columbus Public Library, attended the Southeast Kansas Library System Innovation Day Event held at the Iola High School Science Center in Iola June 7.Thirty-six people were in attendance as Darrin Daugherty, SEKLS Technology Consultant; Jason Robb, SEKLS SEKnFind Coordinator;...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Christopher Leon Caldwell, 26, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $2,500...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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.
The “First Dollar” plaque was presented to Jennifer Reid, florist and Nate and Casey Long, owners of Life in Bloom and Co. by Sonja Duley at the recent ribbon cutting and open house held Friday. Life in Bloom and Co. sells fresh cut flowers, live plants and gift items. They also feature a coffee bar offering a variety of specialty drinks.

The “First Dollar” plaque was presented to Jennifer Reid, florist and Nate and Casey Long, owners of Life in Bloom and Co. by Sonja Duley at the recent ribbon cutting and open house held Friday. Life in Bloom and Co. sells fresh cut flowers, live plants and gift items. They also feature a coffee bar offering a variety of specialty drinks.

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Candidates forum set for July 30

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Public Affairs committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Tuesday, July 30 at the community building, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Candidates running for county and state positions will be invited to participate.The Chamber is asking that questions be...
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