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Many community members joined in the recent celebration and ribbon cutting for Baxter Springs liquor store, Twister Liquor. They are open and ready to serve the community. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Many community members joined in the recent celebration and ribbon cutting for Baxter Springs liquor store, Twister Liquor. They are open and ready to serve the community. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Andrews on Dean’s List

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 447 students qualified for one of the honors. Makenna Andrews from Columbus has been named to the Dean’s List.
“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV)

“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV)

A time of remembrance

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Memorial Day serves as a solemn observance of the profound sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Armed Forces to preserve the liberties we hold dear.This year, as we reflect on the more than 1.
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV)

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV)

Patience in continuous growth

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
During the spring, we see the bloom of the flowers which patiently grew before reaching their full state of beauty. Comparing our own growth to that of a flower can help us recognize the necessary, sometimes slow, progression in any one facet of our lives.
Dreidels On The Brain by Joel Ben Izzy.

Dreidels On The Brain by Joel Ben Izzy.

Facts about Polish traditions

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Seventh grade students in Mashea Shutlz’ English and Language Arts class completed research papers based on cultures described in books they read. Those papers are being printed in the Columbus News Report.
Workers were busy at the pulled pork fundraiser for Jenny Shilts recently. Marilyn Epler, Janice Maxton and Karen Karsten were preparing the sandwiches. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Workers were busy at the pulled pork fundraiser for Jenny Shilts recently. Marilyn Epler, Janice Maxton and Karen Karsten were preparing the sandwiches. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Workers were busy

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Darena Jameson with Fluffy Butt Farms brought chicks to the Coop for Chick Day. Several varieties were available for sale.

Darena Jameson with Fluffy Butt Farms brought chicks to the Coop for Chick Day. Several varieties were available for sale.

Darena Jameson

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Ross Davis from Baxter High School shared information about the E-Sports program at a recent Baxter Springs PEO meeting. Five members of the team attended the meeting including (not in order) Kyra Brundise, Meeka Brundise, Mariah Martin, Keely Bresee and Isabella Lingo. Courtesy photo.

Ross Davis from Baxter High School shared information about the E-Sports program at a recent Baxter Springs PEO meeting. Five members of the team attended the meeting including (not in order) Kyra Brundise, Meeka Brundise, Mariah Martin, Keely Bresee and Isabella Lingo. Courtesy photo.

E-Sports team visits Baxter Springs Chapter BT PEO meeting

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
E-Sports were the topic at the recent Chapter BT of International P.E.O. meeting April 6 in Baxter Springs.Ross Davis from Baxter High School shared information about the ESports program. This is the third year for the program at the high school. Seventeen students participate.
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