There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

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Busy week for area school districts

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
So it begins, children trade swimsuits for backpacks, teachers begin dusting off grade books,...
Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

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Another building of Columbus’

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

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The pool is now closed for the season

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Answers can be found in a name

Answers can be found in a name

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Answers can be found in a name

Ella Buzzard
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Genealogy Corner In the early days of humanity, people around the world had only one name – their...
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The 2025 reigning CNC League and Kansas Class 3-2-1A Sub-State Champions return all six of their state qualifiers for the 2026 Lady Titan Golf season. Senior, Amory Neely; sophomore, Addison Johnson; senior, Natalie Wary; senior, Hannah Noel; and sophomores, Fallon Smiley and Cali Carpino will be back on the links under the direction of head coach Jerry Smiley and assistant coach Dan Grundy for the upcoming fall season.

The 2025 reigning CNC League and Kansas Class 3-2-1A Sub-State Champions return all six of their state qualifiers for the 2026 Lady Titan Golf season. Senior, Amory Neely; sophomore, Addison Johnson; senior, Natalie Wary; senior, Hannah Noel; and sophomores, Fallon Smiley and Cali Carpino will be back on the links under the direction of head coach Jerry Smiley and assistant coach Dan Grundy for the upcoming fall season.

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Lady Titans return strong core for 2026

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A red-hot Columbus Girls Golf Team returns all members of their 2025 CNC League and Class 3-2-1A...
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“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)

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Seeking spiritual refreshment

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
One of the best and simplest experiences of the summer is the refreshment of a cold drink on the...
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.

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Froebes celebrate Golden Anniversary

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Randy and Debra (Myers) Froebe are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.

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Thomas’ celebrate 60th anniversary

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bob and Karen Thomas of Overland Park will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 30.
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