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Football contest

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Only one entry in the football contest picked Columbus to beat Parsons on Friday night. That entry submitted by Carolyn Eddington was the winner in the contest. Several of the area schools that are traditionally winners were upset by opponents this week.

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What's for lunch?

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday, October 24 to Friday, October 28. Prices: Student breakfast $1.75; Adult breakfast $2.35. Elementary lunch $2.60; High School $2.80; Adult lunch $3.75 Breakfast is served with choice of 100 percent juice and choice of milk.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Alfred Rose, 44, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of theft of property or services and was released.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Cherokee County District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, October 24 9 a.m. – In the Matter of Rayma J. Hutto, et al, hearing, (probate) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Benjamin Ray Burdick, first appearance, (criminal) Tuesday, October 25 9 a.m. – In the Matter of Rayma J. Hutto, et al.,...
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Southeast School District 247

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Southeast School District 247

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Lancer breakfast and lunch menu, for Monday, October 24 thru Friday, October 28. Breakfast prices K-12 $1.75, Adult $2.35. Lunch Elementary $2.70; Junior High $2.70; High School $2.85; Adult $3.80.
Riverton USD 404

Riverton USD 404

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Riverton USD 404

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Riverton Unified Schools USD 404, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday, October 24 to Friday, October 28.
Getting the hay ready to load into the baler would take considerable time even with several workers assisting.

Getting the hay ready to load into the baler would take considerable time even with several workers assisting.

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Farm Heritage Show looks back at farm equipment past

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Farm Heritage Show had a good turnout of tractors and machinery lining E. Pine Street during the Columbus Day Festival. Most participated in the parade. Working demonstrations were done with the stationary baler, hit and miss engines, corn shellers and corn grinder.
Winner of the first sidewalk chalk contest held during the Columbus Day Festival was Kai Vernon. The contest gave artists an opportunity to show their creativity to the community.

Winner of the first sidewalk chalk contest held during the Columbus Day Festival was Kai Vernon. The contest gave artists an opportunity to show their creativity to the community.

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Sidewalk chalk artist wins contest

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Winner of the first sidewalk chalk contest held during the Columbus Day Festival was Kai Vernon. The contest gave artists an opportunity to show their creativity to the community.
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Philippians 2:14-15

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Philippians 2:14-15

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Our attitude determines our latitude

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
How often do we let a negative attitude affect our lives, and make what could be a great experience into something horrible? Traveling is a good example of this.
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Columbus City Police officer

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Columbus City Police officer

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
Columbus City Police officer Gary Holt was recognized by Mayor Grant Spieth for his act of heroism on October 6, when he entered a burning building and helped a resident escape, possibly saving their life. Holt was the guest of honor at a City hosted luncheon on October 14 to recognize his actions.
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