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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
Columbus USD 493 School Menu

Columbus USD 493 School Menu

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Columbus USD 493 School Menu

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for April 13 through April 17 Prices: Breakfast $2.10; Grades (K-six) lunch $3; Grades (seven- 12) $3.20 Breakfast is served with choice of 100 percent juice and choice of milk.

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Helwig discusses week’s activities

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Friday, April 10, 2026
This past week, the legislature was on break as bills passed by both the House and Senate were sent to the Governor for either signature or veto.

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Legion Auxiliary to host bingo

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Classic Bingo is returning to Cherokee County thanks to the Columbus American Legion Auxiliary.Beginning Wednesday, April 15 at the American Legion Hall in Columbus, area residents will be able to enjoy the fast-paced game.

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Fundraiser set to support Columbus sports trainer

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Friday, April 10, 2026
A pulled pork fundraiser will be held to raise funds to support Josh Brown to be held Monday, April 13 at the Columbus baseball and softball complex at 4:30 p.m.Josh is the trainer for the Columbus Titan baseball and softball teams.
Members of the Baxter Springs Kiwanis and Key Clubs spent a Saturday morning recently cleaning up the city of Baxter Springs. Courtesy photo.

Members of the Baxter Springs Kiwanis and Key Clubs spent a Saturday morning recently cleaning up the city of Baxter Springs. Courtesy photo.

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Local clubs clean up Baxter Springs

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Friday, April 10, 2026
The Baxter Springs Kiwanis and Key Clubs spent a Saturday morning recently cleaning up the roadways throughout the community.

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Grain safety training open to public

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Friday, April 10, 2026
The Public is welcome to attend the Grain Safety Training Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Farmers Coop South location in coordination with Cherokee County Farm Bureau.

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Railroad crossing closed at Coffeyville

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Friday, April 10, 2026
SKOL railroad crossing will be closed on four weekends for repairs and upgrades in Coffeyville.A railroad bridge crossing U.S. 166/U.S. 169 in Coffeyville will undergo repairs and improvements over four upcoming weekends, requiring the highway to be closed, according to the Kansas Department of...
Even politicians in Washington carry something worth reading. Congressman Derek Schmidt had a copy of the recent issue of the News-Report. He said he was particularly interested in the news story about local beef being electrocuted by high power electric lines. Courtesy photo.

Even politicians in Washington carry something worth reading. Congressman Derek Schmidt had a copy of the recent issue of the News-Report. He said he was particularly interested in the news story about local beef being electrocuted by high power electric lines. Courtesy photo.

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Even politicians in Washington carry something worth reading

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Southeast Middle School

Southeast Middle School

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Southeast Middle School

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Southeast Middle School was awarded a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) grant providing benches for the playground. These funds, along with support from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), provide a comfortable space for students and families that utilize the playground.
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