Cherokee County Commissioners minutes for January 29

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Area Accident reports

A two-vehicle accident occurred January 18 at approximately 6:19 a.m. A 2012 Ford F150 driven by Mark Steven Goade, 65, Parsons, was traveling south on Northeast Avenue at the intersection of East Maple Street and had a green traffic light.

Miniature circus may return to Columbus home

Throughout the life of Merle Evans was his deep devotion to the people of Columbus. He seldom spoke that he did not mention growing up in Columbus. He always said his best friends, and high school chums, were Ned Aitchison and the renowned artist Dale “Duke” Wellington.

Sheriff plans special game day enforcement

As area football fans plan to enjoy Super Bowl LVIII, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure our roadways are safe. “A lot of people are especially excited this year as the Kansas City Chiefs make yet another Super Bowl appearance.

City Hall fields complaints regarding ‘late’ utility bills

Many customers of the Columbus City utilities have not received their statements for those city services. According to Columbus City Clerk Ruth Hutley the bills were deposited at the Columbus Post Office on January 30.

CALENDAR

Friday, February 9 •Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m. Saturday, February 10 •Lady Titan Wrestling hosting Kansas Class 4-1A regional tournament 9 a.m. •Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Galena Christian...

Who is the Columbus C of C?

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.

Ways to be active with limited time

No time to be active in the Chamber? In less than two hours, you can: Attend one of the Chamber’s luncheons held the second Wednesday of each month or attend a business seminar or session.