Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene recently held their first Vacation Bible School, ‘Rainforest Falls’. The theme focus for Wednesday, July 29 was “God is our safe place.” Ariana Martocci builds a cabin of graham crackers, pretzels and Nutella.

Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene recently held their first Vacation Bible School, ‘Rainforest Falls’. The theme focus for Wednesday, July 29 was “God is our safe place.” Ariana Martocci builds a cabin of graham crackers, pretzels and Nutella.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Rabbit classes during the fair. Ribbons were awarded to the entrants.

Members of Heritage Youth Association, FFA and Cherokee County 4-H participated in the Rabbit classes during the fair. Ribbons were awarded to the entrants.

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Members of Heritage Youth Association

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Kolt Ungeheuer, CUHS 2023 graduate and member of the two-time Kansas State Class 3A Runners-up pitched the 3-2, game one, win for the Joplin, Mo. Jailbirds in the MINK League best of three championship series, Thursday in Chillicothe, Mo. Courtesy photo.

Kolt Ungeheuer, CUHS 2023 graduate and member of the two-time Kansas State Class 3A Runners-up pitched the 3-2, game one, win for the Joplin, Mo. Jailbirds in the MINK League best of three championship series, Thursday in Chillicothe, Mo. Courtesy photo.

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Ungeheuer helps Jailbirds to title

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Columbus Titan 2023 graduate and All-CNC League Pitcher, Kolt Ungeheuer, earned the win on the...
Former Titan Baseball stand out, Landin Midgett, hit two doubles and scored a run in the Joplin, Mo. Jailbirds win over the Carroll, Mo. Merchants, Tuesday, 8-7, in the M.I.N.K. (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) Collegiate League playoff game in Carroll. The team will be in action tonight in Joplin, Mo. for game two of the three-game championship series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

Former Titan Baseball stand out, Landin Midgett, hit two doubles and scored a run in the Joplin, Mo. Jailbirds win over the Carroll, Mo. Merchants, Tuesday, 8-7, in the M.I.N.K. (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) Collegiate League playoff game in Carroll. The team will be in action tonight in Joplin, Mo. for game two of the three-game championship series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

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Jailbirds advance to M.I.N.K. League championship series

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Former Columbus Titans, Landin Midgett, Jace Midgett, and Kolt Ungeheuer along with their Joplin,...
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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...
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

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Froebes celebrate Golden Anniversary

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Randy and Debra (Myers) Froebe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

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Thomas’ celebrate 60th anniversary

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bob and Karen Thomas of Overland Park will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 30.
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