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Columbus Mini Wrestlers holiday on the mats

News Staff
Monday, January 10, 2022
The Columbus Wrestling Club, including many first-time wrestlers, spent their holiday on the mats in Erie at the Red Devil Wrestling Club Jamboree, Sunday. Seven wrestlers earned first place and six including Keegan Blackledge, who wrestled up a weight, came home with second place medals.

‘Living Well’ webinars begin January 12

Julie Smith
Monday, January 10, 2022
It may seem like saying ‘thank you’ for a good deed, or pausing to appreciate a child’s hug, are very simple moments in life. But done routinely – and intentionally – they make a difference. Jennifer LaSalle calls it cultivating an attitude of gratitude.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

News Staff
Monday, January 10, 2022
January 10 Tony Gray Betty Gust Amy Hudson Jessie Robinson Nicole Scammon January 11 Jerod Alexander Carolyn Barr Matt Blankenship Lloyd Christmore Debi Haddock Josie Hall Elmer E. Maxton Bud Robison Pat Tridle
The 2021 Baxter Springs Kiwanis celebrate 100 years of service. Left to right: Jim Day, Larry Crozier, David Pendergraft, Larry O’Neal, Brian Kuehn, Chuck Sweeton, David Hunt, Doug Hill, Kelly Abbott, Ben Kerr, Kelly Knokes, Casey Roberts, Art Roberts and Andrew Paciorek. Not pictured: Todd Webb, Larry Hiatt, Joe Maghe, and Brian Caswell. Photo by Dee Riley.

The 2021 Baxter Springs Kiwanis celebrate 100 years of service. Left to right: Jim Day, Larry Crozier, David Pendergraft, Larry O’Neal, Brian Kuehn, Chuck Sweeton, David Hunt, Doug Hill, Kelly Abbott, Ben Kerr, Kelly Knokes, Casey Roberts, Art Roberts and Andrew Paciorek. Not pictured: Todd Webb, Larry Hiatt, Joe Maghe, and Brian Caswell. Photo by Dee Riley.

Kiwanis; 100 years of service to Baxter Springs community

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
One of Baxter Springs’ community service organizations celebrated 100 years in October. Kiwanis Club members in Baxter Springs can be found organizing Easter egg hunts, cleaning up local areas and providing flags on various holidays just to name a few projects.
Saying farewell to a long-term employee, American Bank President Taylor Hight presented retiring teller, Dennis Webb a photo of the bank’s staff, plaques and other gifts. Webb worked in the Baxter Springs office of the bank for 20 years. The public is invited to a special retirement reception for Webb January 14 from noon-3 p.m.

Saying farewell to a long-term employee, American Bank President Taylor Hight presented retiring teller, Dennis Webb a photo of the bank’s staff, plaques and other gifts. Webb worked in the Baxter Springs office of the bank for 20 years. The public is invited to a special retirement reception for Webb January 14 from noon-3 p.m.

Free online classes available for Kansans

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
A Kansas State University program that helps low income Kansans make healthy choices through nutrition and physical activity has joined forces with United Health Care of Kansas to provide free online classes in 2022.
‘Experience the magic’ at C of C dinner

‘Experience the magic’ at C of C dinner

‘Experience the magic’ at C of C dinner

News Staff
Monday, January 3, 2022
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual dinner is spelled out in the by-laws to take place each year, to bring members together, do some networking and have a little fun. Did you know the Columbus Chamber was first established in May of 1899 as the Commercial Club?
Retiring Chamber of Commerce

Retiring Chamber of Commerce

Retiring Chamber of Commerce

News Staff
Monday, January 3, 2022
Retiring Chamber of Commerce President Sonja Duley, handed overt the gavel to incoming President Matt Case. The gavel change was held at the Chamber of Commerce final meeting of the year. The changes will be official after the announcement at the annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner, January 26.

Fast facts about Kansas tourism

News Staff
Monday, January 3, 2022
Visitors on average spend $149 per person, per day on transportation, food, accommodations, shopping, entertainment and other expenses. Who visited Kansas? 18-34 years old 15-percent. 35-49 years old 35-percent: 50 -64 years old 29-percent: 65 years and up 21-percent.
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