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Special Christmas Bucks on sale at parade

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
The retail committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce has a deal for holiday shoppers. The public can purchase $110 in Columbus Christmas Bucks for $100. A limited number of dollars will be made available.

Photos with Santa at celebration

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Santa Claus will be at Labette Bank December 3. Bring your children so they can give Santa their wish list and have their picture taken.The Future Educators Association from Columbus High School has made the arrangement with Santa to be at the bank from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
ber of Commerce Halloween Walk Friday, October 31. The line to the event wrapped north Kansas and west on Maple.

ber of Commerce Halloween Walk Friday, October 31. The line to the event wrapped north Kansas and west on Maple.

Upcoming local event calendar

News Staff
Monday, November 3, 2025
Thursday, November 6 Knights of Columbus Chicken and Noodle dinner at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Rose Parish Hall Friday, November 7 First Christian Church Soup and Chili Feed 10:30-until sold out Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Assembly at High School. Breakfast at 8:15 a.m., assembly at 8:45 a.

Reasons to shop local for the holiday season

News Staff
Monday, November 3, 2025
The holiday season is upon us and we all will be doing some shopping some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you right here in Columbus.
One of the attractions during the Columbus Day Festival was the parade. The Central Junior High School Marching Band performed a toe tapping selection of tunes as they traveled along the parade route. The Columbus High School Marching Band also appeared in the parade.

One of the attractions during the Columbus Day Festival was the parade. The Central Junior High School Marching Band performed a toe tapping selection of tunes as they traveled along the parade route. The Columbus High School Marching Band also appeared in the parade.

Large crowd turns out for 2025 Annual Columbus Day Festival

News Staff
Monday, October 20, 2025

How the Columbus Day balloon regatta got its start

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
The ColumbusrrH,. ot Air Balloon Regatta began in October of 1990, making it to number 36 in 2025. The. t t . a ' firct „»or A»™ first year there were seven (7) balloons participating, it rained and the balloons did not get off the ground for any of the planned events.

Festival takes many volunteers to be a success

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
In an interview this week, we were asked “Do you see the younger generation continuing with this tradition of putting on festivals like this in small towns?” What would be your answer?Do you know how the Columbus Day Festival began?

Take opportunity to attract visitors

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
All businesses have a great opportunity to attract visitors into their business during the summer months and the upcoming Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta, when around 10,000 visitors will be coming to Columbus.Use your windows to your advantage.

Advance car passes available for CDF parking

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
If you are panning to attend the Hot Air Balloon Regatta, October 10 - 12, 2025 and want to save a couple of dollars on parking, car passes are now available. Advance passes are $8 at American Bank, Commerce Bank and Labette Bank until October 10 at 5 p.m.

What does the Chamber do for their members?

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
How Does the Columbus Chamber Work?The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business organization funded by its membership. All programs and activities are funded by its membership.
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