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Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt has announced that current Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland will be her running mate in her bid for governor. Courtesy photo.

Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt has announced that current Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland will be her running mate in her bid for governor. Courtesy photo.

Schmidt chooses running mate

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, announced Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) President Joe Newland as her running mate. Newland was elected KFB’s president in 2022 and advocates for Kansas farmers and ranchers at the state and national level.

Kansas DOT to begin mill, overlay projects

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has started the first of two mill, overlay and pavement marking projects on U.S. 166 in Labette County. The project also includes centerline and shoulder rumble strips.The first project, which covers just over 24 miles, begins on U.S.
For many parents it seems like it was just yesterday

For many parents it seems like it was just yesterday

Graduated from high school

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
For many parents it seems like it was just yesterday, their children were venturing into Kindergarten. Now, those youngsters have graduated from high school and are on their way to even bigger things.
Trinity Adoremos

Trinity Adoremos

Columbus High School Class of 2026

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Trinity Adoremos is the daughter of Raymund and Kortney Adoremos and the granddaughter of William Russel and Donna Moore and Emma and Ernesto Adoremos. She participated in Leo Club, Tri-M, Band, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Powerlifting.
Aiden Casada

Aiden Casada

Columbus High School Class of 2026

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Brooklyn Collingsworth is the daughter of Amanda and Zach Collingsworth and the granddaughter of Melinda and Jr. Collingsworth, the late Debra Hall and Late Gary Vanpielt.She participated in Leo Club, Family Career and Community Leaders of America and Wrestling.
Kaci Graham

Kaci Graham

Columbus High School Class of 2026

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Kaci Graham is the daughter of Sean and Kimberly Graham and the granddaughter of Denise Delmont, Steve Delmont, Edward Delmont, David and Ruby Harvey, Jeannette Graham, Gary Graham and Bonnie Graham.In her spare time she enjoys axe throwing, driving, shopping and hanging out with friends.
AVa Hulvey

AVa Hulvey

Columbus High School Class of 2026

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Ava Hulvey is the daughter of Lisa and Jason Hulvey and the granddaughter of Mary and the late Paul Coble and Velma and Jerry Hulvey. She participated in Band, Choir, Seatbelts are for Everyone, Business Professionals of America, National Honors Society and Tri-M.
Cal Saporito

Cal Saporito

Columbus High School Class of 2026

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Cal Saporito is the son of Clint and Angie Saporito and grandson of Tom and Dian Saporito and Kelly and Bob Duffin. He participated in Future Farmers of America, Wrestling, Baseball and Football.In his spare time he enjoys riding Bulls.
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