Ribbon cutting at new flower shop

Members of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce rolled out the welcome mat to the latest new business in the downtown district.Life in Bloom, located at 211 W. Maple brings three new businesses in one building.According to the owners Nate and Casey Long.

Business, health EXPO 2024 set September 19

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.

What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businessmen, women, organizations and individuals who have joined together to accomplish collectively what they could not individually.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Dobkins receives KSA scholarship

Each year the Kansas Sheriffs’ Association awards up to $18,000 worth of educational scholarships to eligible KSA members or family members.Columbus High School graduate Chesney Dobkins has been selected as one of this year’s recipients.

Come, go birthday party planned for Wanda Tillman

Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of Wanda Tillman’s 91st birthday.The event will be held Saturday, June 29 at HUB 308.Come and go from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Just come and wish Wanda a happy birthday, no gifts.HUB 308 is located at 308 South East Avenue, Columbus.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

No major ‘oops’ at museum

We made it through another month and did not have too many oops. Well, at least no major ones.Some days it is a real surprise what I find when I unlock the door and come in. At least once a week I am greeted by a centipede.

While temperatures

While temperatures have for the most part continued to be on the moderate side, there has still been a good turnout at the Columbus City Pool. Temperatures are expected to be much warmer this week, so even more youngsters and adults will likely take advantage of the local pool.