Program supports Kansas producers

the state’s agricultural trademark program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023.

Stable outlets for terraces

Terraces are earthen structures that intercept runoff on moderate to steep slopes. They transform long slopes into a series of shorter slopes. Terraces reduce the rate of runoff and allow soil particles to settle out of the water, which greatly reduces soil erosion.

Metal yard sign replacement program

As a way to show past winners that we appreciate their efforts to conserve our natural resources, the Cherokee County Conservation District will replace, upon request and free of charge, the metal yard sign of past years’ Kansas Banker Association Award winners.

Beginnings of the Conservation Districts

Severe soil erosion problems during the Dust Bowl prompted the passage of the Conservation District Law by the Kansas legislature in 1937. This legislation lead to the formation of conservation districts in Kansas.

What is the practice of soil conservation?

What is Soil Conservation? Soils are essential for the continuity of life on earth since many ecosystems depend on them for survival. Still, soils persist to face serious threats in so many ways.

Scraper, root plow rental programs

In an effort to provide the landowners/operators of Cherokee county a service, an Ashland I- 140XL2 Ejector Scraper and a Root Plow, owned by the Cherokee County Conservation District, are available for use.

City of Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, February 27 at 4 p.m. Michael T. Aldrighetti, 59, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of license suspended, revoked or cancelled, illegal registration and not...

Cherokee County Jail Report

William Terry Monson, 35, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a bond revocation and is being held without bail. Mark Anthony Stockwell, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on ten warrants and is being held without bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

Cherokee County District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, February 28 9:30 a.m. - Leanne Pilkenton vs. Charles Jarrett, final hearing, (domestic) 1 p.m. – In the Matter of the Name Change of Edna Jo Kinney Miller, status conference, (civil) 1 p.m. – Levi Stephen Thornton vs. Angelica...