A $5,000 grant was recently received by the Cherokee County 4-H Council from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative to improve the 4-H Building in Columbus. Courtesy photo.
“Nothing runs like a Deere”, even during the Halloween Walk in Columbus. Ally Wells’ stroller was decorated just like a John Deere Tractor. Her youngster was enjoying his time in the driver’s seat.
The staff and customers were enjoying the refreshing apple cider and cookies Friday during the annual Commerce Bank Customer Appreciation Day. Patty Dunnic was dressed as a witch, bank customer Eva Forkner was receiving refreshments from Janette Crain dressed for a Hawaiian trip. News-Report photo by Shawn Churchill.
Former athletes and Baxter Springs High School students sorted through the memorabilia from the past. Everyone appeared to find something that they remembered from their high school days. Much of the material was from the personal collection of baseball coach Don Karnes.