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Fair Buddies takes place Wednesday night of Fair Week. After the awards and 4-H coronation, youngsters who have never shown an animal are mentored by an experienced showman to exhibit a sheep or goat in the arena.

Fair Buddies takes place Wednesday night of Fair Week. After the awards and 4-H coronation, youngsters who have never shown an animal are mentored by an experienced showman to exhibit a sheep or goat in the arena.

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Cherokee County has four 4-H clubs

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Cherokee County has four community clubs at the present time.Spring Valley Sparklers was chartered in 1948 and their leaders are Laura Holmes and Sammie Hall. 1949 saw the Prairie Ramblers get their charter.
Candy, pretzels, sno cones and more are available on the midway at the Cherokee County Fair. Or stop by the Lions Shack, Corn dog stand or Girl Scout House for heartier fare. There are also various food trucks and vendors on site. Don’t forget the funnel cakes.

Candy, pretzels, sno cones and more are available on the midway at the Cherokee County Fair. Or stop by the Lions Shack, Corn dog stand or Girl Scout House for heartier fare. There are also various food trucks and vendors on site. Don’t forget the funnel cakes.

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Food for all taste buds available on the midway at Fair

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Some folks go to the fair for the carnival rides, some to look over the livestock, and some just to visit with friends and neighbors.But, everyone goes to the Cherokee County Fair for one thing.The Food.There is something extra special about the food served at the fair.The First Christian Church’s...

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Earliest days of fair quite different from today

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Friday, July 10, 2026
On August 3, 1866, Governor of Kansas, S. J. Crawford, issued a proclamation declaring the organization of Cherokee County, in southeast Kansas.Twenty-nine years later, in May of 1895, the Daily Advocate of Columbus, a newspaper published by McNay and Lea, originated and promoted the idea of a...

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98th annual county fair opens Tuesday

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The 98th edition of the Cherokee County Fair will begin Tuesday July 14 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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Council sets budget, mil levy

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Friday, July 10, 2026
With August fast approaching, local townships and municipalities are racing to finalize their 2027 budgets.At their regular council meeting Monday evening, the Columbus City Council approved a mil levy of 59.897, the same rate set for 2026; however, due to an increase in total assessed valuation,...
The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

The familiar Girl Scout kitchen will only be open Friday of Fair Week. The Girl Scout governing body has made significant changes to how the local units may operate.

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Girl Scouts face new challenges

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Friday, July 10, 2026
As the years pass, more traditions are quickly becoming things remembered rather than things experienced.
A search warrant in Columbus Tuesday brought the Kansas Highway Patrol’s hazardous devices unit to assist. One man is in custody for criminal use of explosives and criminal possession of explosives.

A search warrant in Columbus Tuesday brought the Kansas Highway Patrol’s hazardous devices unit to assist. One man is in custody for criminal use of explosives and criminal possession of explosives.

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Columbus man arrested on charges of criminal use of explosives

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Friday, July 10, 2026
After investigation into conduct of a Columbus man, a felony warrant was issued for Dylan M. Kreiger, 33.

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City condemns two properties

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Efforts to clean up blighted, unsafe or vacant housing though out Columbus continues following action by the Columbus City Council on Monday, July 6.The City Council reviewed photos and other information relating to properties at 321 North Florida Avenue and 515 West Olive Street as they were...
Showing her purple ribbons, Adley Hess made a creatively decorated cake. It looks as if an ice cream cone is melting down the sides, creating the icing.

Showing her purple ribbons, Adley Hess made a creatively decorated cake. It looks as if an ice cream cone is melting down the sides, creating the icing.

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Adley Hess

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Friday, July 10, 2026

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
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