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City sets street repair schedule

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
With the recent purchase of an asphalt milling machine, the City of Columbus has begun work on their 2026 street improvement and repair project.Purchase of the milling machine was approved in November 2025, using equipment reserve funds for the public works department in the amount of $148,270.City...

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Holiday schedule set by cities, county

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As freedom rings across the country in celebration of the nation’s 250 birthday, many municipalities have set their holiday schedules for office closures and residential services.City of Columbus will close their offices Friday, July 3 to observe the holiday, reopening for normal business hours...

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Commission approves contract for health deptarment building

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A new health department building is set to be built by August 30, 2027 according to a contract signed by Cherokee County Commissioners last Monday, June 22.The $1.84 million contract for the new building was signed with McDaniel Construction Services, following a formal bidding process in April...
Rainy conditions did not stop youngsters from enjoying the water slide at the annual Freedom Fest sponsored by Columbus Fire Department. Westin Patton was covered in mud as he took his turn down the inflatable set up at Columbus City Park.

Rainy conditions did not stop youngsters from enjoying the water slide at the annual Freedom Fest sponsored by Columbus Fire Department. Westin Patton was covered in mud as he took his turn down the inflatable set up at Columbus City Park.

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The Annual Freedom Fest

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m. at the intersection of Highway K7 and Highway 103 near Weir.

A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m. at the intersection of Highway K7 and Highway 103 near Weir.

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Four injured in accident on K7

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A two-vehicle injury accident occurred June 26 at approximately 6:21 p.m.A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Joshua J Schaar, 51, Cherokee, was traveling west on Weir Road approaching Highway K7. A 2014 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Nancy L. Rich, Frontenac, was traveling north on Highway K7.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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PEO groups gather together for meeting

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Friday, June 26, 2026
There was a joint meeting of Chapter AB of Galena and Chapter BT of Baxter Springs Tuesday, June 9 in Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs.
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