BCC graduates named for fall 2022 semester

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2022. Albert Welch, of Columbus received an Associate of Applied Science degree .and OSHA Safety and Health Certificate.

Quilt of Valor presented to Gordon Cox

A Quilt of Valor was presented to Gordon Cox of Columbus as recognition and thanks for his Navy service. Cox served 1962-1991 in various duty stations around the world, as a pilot.

Mercy opens new specialty clinic

Columbus native Dr. Mark McNemar, president of Mercy Clinics cut the ribbon on a new facility in January. Mercy opened the health system’s first 65 Prime+ clinic, located at 2216 E. 32nd St., Suite 102, in Joplin. 65 Prime+ is a clinic geared toward Medicare patients, those 65 and older.

Libraries awarded family engagement grants

Galena and Weir Public Libraries were awarded a Family Engagement in Public Libraries Grant in September 2022.

KState University team to visit Crawford County

By Frances Graves March 28, President Richard Linton and a team from Kansas State University will visit Crawford County as part of the Regional Community Visits initiative. Everyone is invited to attend a community open forum at the Girard Civic Center at 102 N. Ozark Street from 8:30 a.m.

Learn fun game, meet new friends

Members of the Bunco crew are still yelling Bunco and throwing the monkey. This is a unique way to enjoy goodies; make new friends, see old friends and enjoying the company of others. Anyone interested in any of the above — come join the Bunco crew. Games are played every Tuesday from 1 p.m.3 p.

Community welcomes new business with ribbon cutting

A proclamation recognizing local volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month was proclaimed by Columbus Mayor Grant Spieth at Monday night’s City Council meeting. In making the proclamation the Mayor recognized the volunteers who give time the city programs.

Shooting sports teaches safety, skills

Want to learn proper and safe ways to shoot an air rifle, BB gun or bow and arrow? Check out the 4-H shooting sports project. The project teaches gun safety, hunting practices plus an offers an opportunity to test skills.

LCC alumnus donates painting to Health Sciences Building

Labette Community College (LCC) is delighted to receive another art piece from Aaron “Skip” Smith. He recently gave an original oil painting entitled “The Old Midwife” to the college. It will be displayed on the nursing floor of the Zetmeir Health Science Building.

LCS dominates music, arts competition

Life Christian School again dominated the recent Midstates Christian League Music and Arts competition held at Ottawa, sweeping both divisions over Fort Scott’s Christian Learning Center and Ottawa’s Bethel Christian Academy.