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Shop local for the holidays

The holiday season is upon us and we all will be doing some shopping – some more than others. It is important to shop local as much as possible. We know you can’t get everything on your list, but you can get a lot from your list right here in Columbus.

Ten reasons to nominate a business of year

Top 10 Reasons to nominate yourself (or a friend or client) for Business of the Year Bragging Rights. You can tell everyone about your award. Put it on a banner, in your brochures, on your letterhead. You can even tattoo it on your arm if you wish.Win Points.

Business of Year nominations sought

The Columbus Chamber will be awarding a “2024 Business of the Year” award. Nominations are accepted from the public and is due in the Chamber office by noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.The best method to nominate would be to send by email to columbuschamber@ columbusks. com or by mail to 320 E.
Annual Chamber Christmas celebration held on Square

Annual Chamber Christmas celebration held on Square

Annual Chamber Christmas celebration held on Square

Members of the Lone Elm Beavers 4-H Club decorated this float for the Columbus Christmas Parade. The group won second place in the novelty float division.There was large turnout for the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas celebration Wednesday, December 4.
High school presents Holiday Market

High school presents Holiday Market

High school presents Holiday Market

Students from Matt Ross’ woodworking class had several popular items for Christmas gifts. The items were on sale at the Holiday Market. Students working were Brody Matson Jackson Wolken and Roark.
Jim and Shirley Mogle will celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary December 9.

Jim and Shirley Mogle will celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary December 9.

Mogles to celebrate seventieth anniversary

Jim and Shirley Mogle will celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary December 9.Anyone who would like to honor them with a card shower is invited to send a card or note to 511 S. Minnesota, Columbus, KS, 66725.
In September 2024, the Cherokee County Girl Scouts held a Bridging and Awards banquet honoring both girl scouts and adult volunteers. Girls Scouts from five Cherokee County Troops bridged up to the next level in Girl Scouts. Izabel Manus from Troop 70363 (third from left) received her Silver Award for her project of building a fire pit area at the Columbus Scout House. Courtesy photo.

In September 2024, the Cherokee County Girl Scouts held a Bridging and Awards banquet honoring both girl scouts and adult volunteers. Girls Scouts from five Cherokee County Troops bridged up to the next level in Girl Scouts. Izabel Manus from Troop 70363 (third from left) received her Silver Award for her project of building a fire pit area at the Columbus Scout House. Courtesy photo.

County Girl Scouts receive awards

In September 2024, the Cherokee County Girl Scouts held a Bridging and Awards banquet honoring both girl scouts and adult volunteers.Girls Scouts from five Cherokee County Troops bridged up to the next level in Girl Scouts.