Volunteers needed for balloon regatta

With moving to a new location for the 2025 Hot Air Balloon Regatta, it means that we need additional volunteers to help with parking. The committee needs volunteers to help with parking vehicles for each of the four balloon events.

CDF quilt show at Parish Hall

Thanks to the Columbus Public Library, the Quilt Show will again be held during the Columbus Day Festival.Most every family has a quilt that has been handed down from generations. It is put on a shelf or wrapped for protection and put away.

Ribbon cutting held at local business

A ribbon cutting welcomed a new and unusual business to Columbus last week.Offering a new concept in business development services Gracefully Managed LLC provides businesses with cost efficient business support services.

Sign up for annual 5K

Take your morning jog, walk or run with others Saturday, October 11 and join the Columbus Day 5K Run, Walk and Jog. Start time is 7:30 am. at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pine (west side of square).

Make plans to enter scarecrow contest

Thinking about doing a Scarecrow for Columbus Day?The Columbus Day committee is preparing for it 27th scarecrow contest to be held during the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.

Little Mr. and Miss Columbus 2025 Contest Rules

Children ages three to five who reside in the Columbus USD #493 School District may enter by stopping by the Chamber office to register by Friday, August 29.

Sign up now for Little Mister, Miss Columbus

It is time your child to register or grandchild for the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest for 2025. Coronation will be held during the Columbus Day Festival and is hosted by Labette Bank.

Chamber offers thanks to fair association

On behalf of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce let us say thank you to the American Legion Fair Association for the work they did in putting together another great Cherokee County Fair. We know it is not just a snap of the finger like it would appeal' and 2025 has had many challenges.

Historic walking tour planned for CDF

You are cordially invited to participate in this unique walking tour of our beautiful and historic square in Columbus, Kansas.

Little Mr. and Miss Columbus

2025 Contest RulesChildren ages three to five who reside in the Columbus USD #493 School District may enter by stopping by the Chamber office to register by Friday, August 29.