Southeast seniors

Southeast seniors, Hayden Howell and Cade Mitchell and junior, Blayn Renn recently qualified for the 2021 TSA National Conference in Digital Video Production by placing third at the Kansas TSA State Conference.

Japanese culture says women can not be astronauts

“Women can’t be astronauts” is what they said to Mimi Oliver, a character from the book Full Cicada Moon. She’s not just a character, she’s a real person with her own story, and boy did she prove those people wrong.

Our community feels safe

Loving your community is important. It’s important to feel safe in your environment and love your surroundings in your city. Columbus, Kansas makes me feel safe and loved. Our community has lots of fun events and get togethers to have our community join as a whole.

Labette Community College

Labette Community College second-year nursing students participated in a trauma course hosted by Labette Health. Hospital doctors, nurses, surgeons, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) presented the hands-on trauma course in; EMS, Med-Flight, Emergency Department care, and nursing care.

Their annual project

Their annual project of painting the bridges around the Baxter Springs Visitor’s Center and Museum is one of the many projects the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club has handled for many years. The club has grown over the last few years because of their projects.

Crop Block Grant applications for 2021 being accepted

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

Man’s dream becomes Don Juan’s Mexican restaurant

If you are looking for fresh homemade food in a family friendly environment, then Don Juan’s in Baxter Springs is the place for you. The restaurant opening on October 8, 2019 was a dream come true for Juan Rodriguez.

Maximize the community’s economic investment

Tim Ferris once said, “Focus on being productive instead of busy”. That is true in all walks of life. Being busy doesn’t mean one is making progress, we must always be trying to work smarter.

Johnston Public Library ready for summer

Are you ready for summer? We are. Johnston Public Library’s summer programs for 2021 will begin May 24. “Tail and Tales” will include weekly outdoor programs, a summer reading challenge on the Reader Zone app, a children’s safari, and free, weekly take-home craft kits.

Cherokee County veterans presented with Quilts of Valor

Merle Hobbs was presented with a Quilt of Valor in honor of his service at a recent Baxter Springs American Legion meeting. Kathi Lunday and Christina Tracy presented the quilt. Courtesy photo.