Put quilts on display at Columbus Day Festival

Thanks to the Columbus Public Library, the Quilt Show will once again be held during the Columbus Day Festival.Most every family has a quilt that has been handed down through generations. It is put on a shelf or wrapped for protection and put away.

Business EXPO, health fair

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO/Health Fair, 2024 will be letting the public know what is available in Cherokee County and Columbus. Farmers Market with their vendors and food trucks will be moving downtown to Pine St.

Farm heritage show returns to CDF

The Farm Heritage Show will be held downtown again during this year’s Columbus Day Festival, thanks to Keith Karsten and Harold Depenbush and their committee members.The Farm Heritage Show will be held on E. Pine down from the intersection of Kansas. Several new things have been added for this year.

‘Revealing Revelation’ Bible study at Pleasant Hill Baptist

A special journey through the book of Revelation, “Revealing Revelation”, where ancient visions meet modern relevance, is planned by Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Beginning September 1 and continuing on the first and third Sundays for 13 weeks, the study will take place at 10:45 a.m.

Hale honored for ten years with Auxiliary

A special award for 10 years of service was presented to Kay Hale at the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary meeting August 20.President Janie Jarrett presented the award thanking Hale for her dedicated service to the Auxiliary.

Trip to northeast provides many book buying opportunities

Love toIn mid-July, our daughters and I flew to Boston, rented a SUV and spent several days driving through five states in the northeastern part of our country.Julie begins in the fall planning each day of our summer trip.

Entry forms for Little Mister, Miss contest available

It is time to register your child or grandchild for the 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest. It will be held during the Columbus Day Festival and hosted by Labette Bank. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age and live in the Columbus USD 493 district.

Rules for Little Mister, Miss Columbus event

Children ages three to five who reside in the Columbus USD #493 School District may enter the Little Mr and Miss Columbus contest by stopping by the Chamber office to register by Thursday, August 29.

Cherokee County Fair awards presented during ceremony

Correction, the Justin Mooney Memorial traveling award was presented to Caleb Hodge by Katie and Lily Mooney during the Cherokee County Fair. The incorrect name was provided in a former issue.Amanda Walker received the Dale Hall Memorial Helping Hand plaque from Clark Hall.

Traveling plaques presented during county fair

Joshua Brown received the Live Like Callee plaque from Amy French.Ethan Hodge was presented with the Justin Mooney Memorial plaque from Katie Mooney and Lily Mooney