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Fisheries and Ecological Services staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are taking action to bolster some of the state’s most at-risk aquatic species.

Fisheries and Ecological Services staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are taking action to bolster some of the state’s most at-risk aquatic species.

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Mussels will be replenished in area rivers

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Freshwater mussels – essentially clams that have adapted to live in freshwater streams, rivers, and lakes – reach their greatest diversity in North America. Nearly 300 species of mussels occur in the U.S., 40 of which reside in Kansas.
Lady Titan Junior, Brylie Johnson, scored three goals for Columbus in their 7-1, Senior Night win over Fort Scott on their home pitch, October 10.

Lady Titan Junior, Brylie Johnson, scored three goals for Columbus in their 7-1, Senior Night win over Fort Scott on their home pitch, October 10.

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Titans take big senior night win

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Friday, October 20, 2023
The Titan Soccer Team hosted senior night in their final home match against Fort Scott, October 10. Columbus came away with a 7-1 win over the Tigers with seniors, Taryn Billings and Dallas Scott scoring one goal each.

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Large increase in USD 493 enrollment

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Friday, October 20, 2023
A large increase in kindergarten, first and second grade students in Columbus USD493 they remain the largest enrollment of all five districts in Cherokee County. According to the official count provided to the Kansas Department of Education on September 20 USD493 has a total of 940 students.

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Few filings for area school board seats

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Friday, October 20, 2023
The November 7 school board election has few contested seats in most districts. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Unified School District 493 There are five seats open in the USD 493 Board of Education election none of the candidates are opposed.
Gracie Eisenhour was getting her face painted by Michelle McCormick during the Family Fall Festival in Scammon on Saturday. It was an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.

Gracie Eisenhour was getting her face painted by Michelle McCormick during the Family Fall Festival in Scammon on Saturday. It was an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.

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Gracie Eisenhour was getting her face painted

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Gracie Eisenhour was getting her face painted
There was a lot of interest in watching Knife Smith Phil Evans ply his trade at the forge. During the recent Columbus Days Festival Evans worked on the front lawn of the Columbus Museum where visitors watched him develop a new knife.

There was a lot of interest in watching Knife Smith Phil Evans ply his trade at the forge. During the recent Columbus Days Festival Evans worked on the front lawn of the Columbus Museum where visitors watched him develop a new knife.

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There was a lot of interest in watching Knife Smith Phil Evans

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Friday, October 20, 2023
There was a lot of interest in watching Knife Smith Phil Evans

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Donations needed for Thanksgiving baskets

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Thanksgiving food baskets will be given away on Tuesday November 21 in Columbus. Last year one hundred and seventy-five families received a Thanksgiving basket.
Farm Bureau’s 2023 Farm Family of the year was the Evans family. Accepting the award were Jay Evans, Debbie Evans, Jim Evans, Judy Evans, Jennifer Coberley, Justin Coberley, Andrew Coberley, Anna Coberley, Mike Evans, Hilary Evans, Wiley Evans, Callie Evans and Jace Evans. Courtesy photo.

Farm Bureau’s 2023 Farm Family of the year was the Evans family. Accepting the award were Jay Evans, Debbie Evans, Jim Evans, Judy Evans, Jennifer Coberley, Justin Coberley, Andrew Coberley, Anna Coberley, Mike Evans, Hilary Evans, Wiley Evans, Callie Evans and Jace Evans. Courtesy photo.

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Farm Bureau’s 2023 Farm Family of the year

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Farm Bureau’s 2023 Farm Family of the year
Both of Cherokee County’s

Both of Cherokee County’s

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Both of Cherokee County’s

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Both of Cherokee County’s state legislators attended the October Republican Central Committee meeting. State Senator Tim Shallenburger and Mike Houser. Both of the legislators discussed their party successes during the past session.
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