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Manageing aquatic plants

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
As the weather starts to warm up algae and other aquatic plants will become more prevalent in ponds. While aquatic plants are a natural part of the pond ecosystem and vegetation in and around ponds is valuable for fish and wildlife habitat; it can also help reduce stream bank erosion.

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Galena Police LOG

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Galena Police officers investigated a report of aggravated domestic battery and criminal deprivation of property at 1013 S. Dewey. Offense occurred March 30.

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Area Accident Report

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
A one-vehicle accident occurred May 6 at approximately 3:30 p.m. near 8638 SE 90th, two miles south of Highway K66. A 2004 Chevrolet pickup driven by Thomas M. Sirbuly, 39, Galena, was traveling south on SE 90th. He went off the roadway to the right striking an embankment and was ejected.

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Columbus City Council April 17 meeting

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The City Council of Columbus, met April 17, at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Tom Pryor, Lindsay Shoemaker, Stephanie Farstvedt.

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PRIDE program rebranding

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The K-State Research and Extension PRIDE Program has experienced a rebrand and they have asked the local PRIDE programs to change the name of their organization. Riverton changed the name to Riverton Community Empowerment matching the K-State program name of Kansas Community Empowerment.

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CALENDAR

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Tuesday, May 9 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building. •City of Roseland Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m. •City of West Mineral meets in...
Mary Brumback, Debra Messer, Clara White, Beverly Rahmeier, Jane Ann Turner and Marilyn Epler wrapped tortillas for the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary. Chicken soft tacos with all the toppings were on the menu.

Mary Brumback, Debra Messer, Clara White, Beverly Rahmeier, Jane Ann Turner and Marilyn Epler wrapped tortillas for the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary. Chicken soft tacos with all the toppings were on the menu.

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Mary Brumback

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Mary Brumback, Debra Messer, Clara White, Beverly Rahmeier, Jane Ann Turner and Marilyn Epler wrapped tortillas for the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary. Chicken soft tacos with all the toppings were on the menu.
Ann Thiele stirs the chicken for the soft taco lunch fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary Friday, May 5.

Ann Thiele stirs the chicken for the soft taco lunch fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary Friday, May 5.

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Ann Thiele stirs the chicken

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Ann Thiele stirs the chicken for the soft taco lunch fundraiser held by Columbus Mercy Auxiliary Friday, May 5.
What is the mindset of a bull rider?

What is the mindset of a bull rider?

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What is the mindset of a bull rider?

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Lowering him- self down on the back of a 2,000-pound irate bull then holding on for eight seconds before jumping off and scrambling away. Bull riders say there is nothing like the adrenaline rush when the gate opens and the bull charges out.

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Tax auction threat brings payments

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
An estimated $123,701 in delinquent taxes has been collected from the list proposed for the upcoming delinquent property taxes set for auction. Some of the taxes have been delinquent for more than 10 years.
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