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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, June 7 10 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Todd Alan Tash, arraignment, (criminal) 10:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Guy Hibdon, probation- violation, (criminal) 10:30 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Guy Allen Hibdon, disposition, (criminal) 10:30 a.m. –...

Three members of the Joplin Regional Art Coalition discuss the art show at Maple UnCommon Guesthouse and Gallery on Maple Street in Columbus. Joplin (Mo.) Globe columnist Marta Churchwell, Kim Kessel and Linda Peters are regulars at the JRAC exhibits.

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Area artists have works on display at gallery

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Area artists have works on display at gallery

Valori Stone

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Stone takes position at Wildcat

Valori Stone

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Former Cherokee County 4-H Agent Valori Stone has taken a position with Wildcat District Extension. Hello, I am Valori Stone. I have been serving the Wildcat District as a Family and Community Wellness Agent for K-State Research and Extension since May 1.

Andrew Jones

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Cherokee County Democratic party scholarships

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Cherokee County Democratic Party awarded scholarships to outstanding local graduates. Three students were selected to receive $250 to assist with first year expenses.

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Sprouts, spatulas program planned by Extension

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

A special summer program “Sprouts and Spatulas” for children ages eight-12 is planned during the month of June. Youngsters will spend time helping in the Community Garden and will then go back to the Extension Office and cook with items that will be growing in the garden.

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County Commissioners May 26 meeting minutes

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Chairman Cory Moates called the special session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 8 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

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Wrestlemania

Chance Warren, 11

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

One day, my sister and I were wrestling on our living room couch. We were both throwing our weight around, punching and kicking and shoving each other. Then all of a sudden one of her kicks connected with my face. I had a loose tooth and I didn’t even realize that I had it.

Eagles are a powerful symbol in American designs from the Great Seal to everyday decorative arts. A carved eagle holds up this table’s faux marble top.

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A time to reflect on American history, memories

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to both honor individual memories and reflect on American history. Designers have drawn inspiration from American history for over a hundred years.

Carson Cobb

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Cobb speaks to CUHS graduating class about final steps

Carson Cobb

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Good evening parents, family, friends, faculty, and most importantly, the class of 2023. I want all of you to take a moment and think back to the first day you stepped into any building in USD493, to thinking of all those steps you have taken to get to this point.

Anna Coberley

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Looking back, moving forward

Anna Coberley

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

So here we are, the moment we have all been waiting for. I think back to when we were in preschool and kindergarten together and remember how many stories we have to tell.

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