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Nominees for the Chris award were recognized at last year’s Chamber Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held January 26, 2022 and a new Chris Award winner will be named. There will also be inductions into the Educator and Sports Halls of Fame.

Nominees for the Chris award were recognized at last year’s Chamber Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held January 26, 2022 and a new Chris Award winner will be named. There will also be inductions into the Educator and Sports Halls of Fame.

Annual dinner set January 26

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
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?

What does the Chamber do?

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.

Use Columbus bucks for holiday gift giving

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Christmas is just a few short days away - do you have all your shopping done? Have you stopped in at our local retailers to see what they have to offer? Have you checked out some of their unique items? If you are still not sure of what to give as a gift – why not a Columbus Gift Certificate?

Big Kansas Road Trip comes to county

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Kansas Sampler Foundation will be bring the Big Kansas Road Trip to Cherokee, Crawford and Bourbon counties, May 5 -8, 2022. What is the Big Kansas Road Trip? The foundation promotes tourism in rural communities through first-hand experiences.
During the American Legions Post 206 Christmas Dinner in Baxter Springs, Steve and Beverly Dunn presented Jessica Brown with a memorial donation to go toward her husband, Malachi Brown’s medical expenses. Photo by Dee Riley

During the American Legions Post 206 Christmas Dinner in Baxter Springs, Steve and Beverly Dunn presented Jessica Brown with a memorial donation to go toward her husband, Malachi Brown’s medical expenses. Photo by Dee Riley

Baxter Legion helps with expenses

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
During the American Legions Post 206 Christmas Dinner in Baxter Springs, Steve and Beverly Dunn presented Jessica Brown with a memorial donation to go toward her husband, Malachi Brown’s medical expenses. The American Legion raised the money during their December monthly breakfast.

Fall scholarships awarded by LCC

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Labette Community College Foundation and Alumni Association recently awarded scholarships for the Fall 2021 semester. Columbus students earning scholarships include Jacob Major, Avis C.

Happy Anniversary

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
December 20 Larry and Dian Dunnick Bud and Karen Robison December 21 Cliff and Loraine Lutz

MSSU Dean’s list announced

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Deans List for the Fall 2021 semester at Missouri Southern has been announced. The list recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Ivy Barnard

Ivy Barnard

Little Mister, Miss Holiday return to Baxter Springs

Dee Riley Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
This year the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with American Bank of Baxter Springs, brought back the Little Miss and Little Mister Holiday Contest. The contestants sold tickets for one dollar each. The scoring was easy with the most money raised being the winner for each category.

Auxiliary learns COVID cases down

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
It was reported at the Mercy Columbus Hospital Auxiliary meeting Tuesday, November 16, Joplin Mercy is reporting less than ten COVID cases. The meeting was held at the St. Rose Parish Hall. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the auxiliary prayer was read by Mary Brumback.
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