Plaques were presented during the annual recognition breakfast held by the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation October 7. Above, Sally Davis of Davis Real Estate was presented the Hall of Fame Award at this year’s breakfast. Below, Patti Street accepted the Community Impact award on behalf of Dream Big Little One. Both awardees are based in Columbus. Brian Smith and Jake Letner presented the plaques.

Plaques were presented during the annual recognition breakfast held by the Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation October 7. Above, Sally Davis of Davis Real Estate was presented the Hall of Fame Award at this year’s breakfast. Below, Patti Street accepted the Community Impact award on behalf of Dream Big Little One. Both awardees are based in Columbus. Brian Smith and Jake Letner presented the plaques.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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The event that always kicks off Saturday of the Columbus Day Festival is the annual 5K run. This year, the top two overall winners in the Columbus Day 5K were both in the 19 and under age division. Awards presented according to age groups and gender divisions. Lydan Atkinson, 13, had a time of 21:11 and Grace Grant, 17, came in with a time of 24:49. Courtesy photo.

The event that always kicks off Saturday of the Columbus Day Festival is the annual 5K run. This year, the top two overall winners in the Columbus Day 5K were both in the 19 and under age division. Awards presented according to age groups and gender divisions. Lydan Atkinson, 13, had a time of 21:11 and Grace Grant, 17, came in with a time of 24:49. Courtesy photo.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Jase Robert Thompson, 20, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...

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Real Estate Transfers

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Katherine Louise Ferraro and James Joseph Ferraro, Pittsburg, conveyed a deed to the property...
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Titan Eighth Grader, Liam Casey, scored both twopoint conversions in the Columbus win in Galena, 16-0, Thursday. Photos by Kristin Sharp.

Titan Eighth Grader, Liam Casey, scored both twopoint conversions in the Columbus win in Galena, 16-0, Thursday. Photos by Kristin Sharp.

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CJHS gets shut out over Bulldogs

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Columbus Titan Junior High Football Team came home from their trip to Galena with a 16-0 shut...
Southeast Sophomore, Addy Ulepich, surpassed 500 digs during the Lady Lancers final regular-season triangular against Marmaton Valley and Northeast at Arma, Thursday. Courtesy photo.

Southeast Sophomore, Addy Ulepich, surpassed 500 digs during the Lady Lancers final regular-season triangular against Marmaton Valley and Northeast at Arma, Thursday. Courtesy photo.

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Week 7 contest results

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Week 7 contest produced multiple Kansas High School District Champions, including the Class 3A,...
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Kindergartners in Christie Saporito’s class worked on coloring cards for residents of Autumn Place in Columbus as part of the Community Day of Service October 7. Students Avrey Rawlins, Kayson Newcomb, Auggie Clark and Jimmie Robinson worked diligently on their cards.

Kindergartners in Christie Saporito’s class worked on coloring cards for residents of Autumn Place in Columbus as part of the Community Day of Service October 7. Students Avrey Rawlins, Kayson Newcomb, Auggie Clark and Jimmie Robinson worked diligently on their cards.

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Columbus school district participates in community day of service

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Friday, October 16, 2026
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