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City budget hearings will be held tonight

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Due to the Labor Day holiday, two municipalities have postponed their regular council meetings to this evening.As part of their meetings, the City of Columbus and the City of Galena have scheduled their annual Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate public hearings.Columbus City Council will convene at...

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Casino revenue dips

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Despite table game revenue for July being steeply lower than last year, Kansas Crossing Casino ended the month less than $30,000 below 2025 revenue.Electronic gaming machines brought in 3-percent more revenue for July of 2026, with totals for the month equaling $3,328,524.28.In stark contrast the...

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Weir 91st annual Homecoming set

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Heartbeat of the Heartland theme has been chosen for the 91st Annual Weir Homecoming scheduled to take place September 18 and 19.This year’s theme was chosen as a way to celebrate area farmers for their efforts in providing food for the world.Friday’s festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with the...

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Planning commission begins work on zoning

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
With the adoption of the comprehensive plan by the Cherokee County Commissioners last Monday, the Planning and Zoning Commission began the first steps of a muti-month process to develop a county wide zoning code.The commission listened at length to Chris Shires, Principal and Vice President of...

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Woman dies in head on collision

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
A fatal crash occurred Friday, September 4, at approximately 4:31 p.m.A 2015 Ford Taurus driven by Anna L. Coberley, 21, of Columbus, and a 2011 Kia Sportage driven by Shawna S. Novak, 45, of Galena, were traveling north on Highway U69 Alternate.
Though not a patriotic holiday, City of Columbus employee Kasie England worked Friday placing the U.S. flags on light poles down Maple Street and around the square for the Labor Day holiday.

Though not a patriotic holiday, City of Columbus employee Kasie England worked Friday placing the U.S. flags on light poles down Maple Street and around the square for the Labor Day holiday.

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Patriotic holiday

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Veterans, first responder lunch set this Friday

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
An annual tradition for the past several years, a drive-by dinner to honor our local veterans and first responders will be held Friday, September 11 at the Lion’s Shack at the Columbus Fair Grounds.The free dinner will include a hamburger, chips, bottled water and cookie.Meals will be served by the...
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Columbus High School drum

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The creativity of musicians knows no bounds. Members of the Columbus High School drum line showed off their ability to play in any situation, even upside down.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
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