CCEDC Chairman Brian Smith, Left, and Vice-Chairman Jake Letner, right, presented the Business Growth award to Darryl’s Auto Service in Baxter Springs. Receiving the award on behalf of the business is Cheryl Jones.

CCEDC Chairman Brian Smith, Left, and Vice-Chairman Jake Letner, right, presented the Business Growth award to Darryl’s Auto Service in Baxter Springs. Receiving the award on behalf of the business is Cheryl Jones.

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CCEDC holds annual recognition breakfast

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Friday, October 9, 2026
More than a hundred individuals from businesses, municipalities and community organizations...
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Burton Real Estate. Owner Nikki Burton and husband Corey Burton have opened her office on the corner of Maple and Kansas.

A ribbon cutting was held recently for Burton Real Estate. Owner Nikki Burton and husband Corey Burton have opened her office on the corner of Maple and Kansas.

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A ribbon cutting

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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Above senior Jackson Wolken assisted with painting city curbs as part of the Community Day of Service held Wednesday afternoon. Junior Jayden Pease and senior Asher Lloyd also assisted. At right drivers downtown Thursday were greeted with this sign on Maple Street as crews with Joplin Striping worked to complete painting of downtown parking spaces and road striping ahead of the annual Columbus Day Festival.

Above senior Jackson Wolken assisted with painting city curbs as part of the Community Day of Service held Wednesday afternoon. Junior Jayden Pease and senior Asher Lloyd also assisted. At right drivers downtown Thursday were greeted with this sign on Maple Street as crews with Joplin Striping worked to complete painting of downtown parking spaces and road striping ahead of the annual Columbus Day Festival.

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Community Day of Service

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Real Estate transfers

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Friday, October 9, 2026
Donald E. Angel and William E. Angel, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 621...
Cherokee County Fair Board members Aaron Asher, Terry North and Brad Wells accepted a check for $5,000 from Heartland REC representative Doug Graham, to improve accessibility at the fairgrounds in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

Cherokee County Fair Board members Aaron Asher, Terry North and Brad Wells accepted a check for $5,000 from Heartland REC representative Doug Graham, to improve accessibility at the fairgrounds in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

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Fair board receives grant from Heartland REC

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Friday, October 9, 2026
Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (HREC) has presented a $5,000 Concern for Community grant to...
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Columbus Junior High Seventh Grader, Dayton Hughes, gets a short gain around the end in the 0-0 tie with the Labette County Grizzlies, Monday, at Titan Stadium.

Columbus Junior High Seventh Grader, Dayton Hughes, gets a short gain around the end in the 0-0 tie with the Labette County Grizzlies, Monday, at Titan Stadium.

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Titan Junior Varsity gets fourth win

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Friday, October 9, 2026
The Columbus Titan Football Junior Varsity Squad earned their fourth consecutive win of the season...
Titans of the Week

Titans of the Week

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, October 9, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titan Golf Team won the 2026 CNC League Team Championship at the conclusion of...
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The Southeast Lancers Homecoming is tonight in Cherokee. The 2026 court consists of senior, Solomon Scott and junior, Lexi Gray, senior, Henry Burns and senior, Reece Myers, junior, Nicole Clausen and senior, Tyler Warner, and senior, Nevaeh Ihrer and senior, Hudson Locke. The coronation ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the football stadium. The annual homecoming game vs. West Elk will kick off at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

The Southeast Lancers Homecoming is tonight in Cherokee. The 2026 court consists of senior, Solomon Scott and junior, Lexi Gray, senior, Henry Burns and senior, Reece Myers, junior, Nicole Clausen and senior, Tyler Warner, and senior, Nevaeh Ihrer and senior, Hudson Locke. The coronation ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the football stadium. The annual homecoming game vs. West Elk will kick off at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

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The Southeast Lancers Homecoming

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Friday, September 25, 2026
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“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

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Seeking spiritual refreshment

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
One of the best and simplest experiences of the summer is the refreshment of a cold drink on the...
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