City of Columbus crews have been working to grind streets ahead of planned resurfacing later this fall. The new milling machine, shown attached to one of the city’s backhoes, has experienced issues in recent weeks resulting in its temporary retirement. City Superintendent Randy Coble expects it to be back to work in the coming weeks.

City of Columbus crews have been working to grind streets ahead of planned resurfacing later this fall. The new milling machine, shown attached to one of the city’s backhoes, has experienced issues in recent weeks resulting in its temporary retirement. City Superintendent Randy Coble expects it to be back to work in the coming weeks.

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City of Columbus crews have been working to grind streets ahead of planned resurfacing later this fall

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Friday, August 21, 2026
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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks organized a blood drive in Columbus Monday, August 17. Richard Parker was one of more than 30 people who selflessly donated. CBCO collected more than four gallons of blood across all donors who also received a premium beach towel for their contributions.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks organized a blood drive in Columbus Monday, August 17. Richard Parker was one of more than 30 people who selflessly donated. CBCO collected more than four gallons of blood across all donors who also received a premium beach towel for their contributions.

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Friday, August 21, 2026

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, August 21, 2026
Lucias Gage Geisler, 25, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...
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Titan Head Coach Blake Burns addresses the Titan and Mini Titan players that attended the third through sixth grade camp, August 13. Coach Burns, the Titan Coaching Staff and players will host their annual Lawn Chair Scrimmage, tomorrow, at the Central School practice field. The Mini Titans will practice beginning at 8 a.m. and the varsity and junior varsity squads will take the field at 9 a.m.

Titan Head Coach Blake Burns addresses the Titan and Mini Titan players that attended the third through sixth grade camp, August 13. Coach Burns, the Titan Coaching Staff and players will host their annual Lawn Chair Scrimmage, tomorrow, at the Central School practice field. The Mini Titans will practice beginning at 8 a.m. and the varsity and junior varsity squads will take the field at 9 a.m.

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Titans annual scrimmage tomorrow

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Friday, August 21, 2026
The Columbus Titans are hosting their annual Lawn Chair Scrimmage tomorrow at the Central School...
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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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