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The ceremony featured remarks from senior Army leadership, Kevin Cruse, Mayor of Parsons and Day & Zimmermann executives, who stressed the importance of the shared commitment from the Army and industry/D&Z to develop a reliable, ready, and resilient munitions supply. This commitment to strengthening domestic production capacity is essential to maintaining readiness and sustaining the warfighter.

The ceremony featured remarks from senior Army leadership, Kevin Cruse, Mayor of Parsons and Day & Zimmermann executives, who stressed the importance of the shared commitment from the Army and industry/D&Z to develop a reliable, ready, and resilient munitions supply. This commitment to strengthening domestic production capacity is essential to maintaining readiness and sustaining the warfighter.

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Parsons munitions plant celebrates expansion

Day & Zimmermann News Release
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A celebration of the completion of a major expansion of munitions production capabilities at Day & Zimmermann, in partnership with the U.S. Army with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.The Parsons ammunitions plant was a major supplier of ammunitions to the armed forces during WWII.

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Columbus annual clean up continues

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
It’s Spring, and the City of Columbus has set the 2026 annual clean-up. As usual the trash truck will be in each ward two days beginning in Ward one April 13, 14. Ward two will follow on April 15, 16 and Ward Three will be picked up April 17 and 18.
There were just too man decisions so Archer Robison just took a few of each kind f the chicks during Chick Day Sale at the Columbus Farmers Co-Op. These are Cherokee County Chicks raised at the Fluffy Butt Ranch In Weir.

There were just too man decisions so Archer Robison just took a few of each kind f the chicks during Chick Day Sale at the Columbus Farmers Co-Op. These are Cherokee County Chicks raised at the Fluffy Butt Ranch In Weir.

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Chick Day Sale

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Columbus PEO officers include Lisa Howard Vice-President, Toni Spieth Recording Secretary, Pat Spriggs Corresponding Secretary, Linda Griffitt Treasurer, Lorie Combs Chaplain, Jane Ann Turner Guard, and Rebeccah Stone President. Courtesy photo.

Columbus PEO officers include Lisa Howard Vice-President, Toni Spieth Recording Secretary, Pat Spriggs Corresponding Secretary, Linda Griffitt Treasurer, Lorie Combs Chaplain, Jane Ann Turner Guard, and Rebeccah Stone President. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus PEO holds officer installation

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
An installation service was held at the regular business meeting of Chapter V March 5. The meeting was held at Nancy Evan’s home with co-hostess Pat Spriggs who also furnished the raffle prize. The same officers willing to continue their duties for another year.There were lots of things to snack on.
Residents and staff of Medicalodges in Columbus enjoyed the fresh air as they watched the children search for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the facility.

Residents and staff of Medicalodges in Columbus enjoyed the fresh air as they watched the children search for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the facility.

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Mining camps were abundant throughout Cherokee-Crawford coalfield

Ella Buzzard
Friday, April 10, 2026
Genealogy CornerThere were over one hundred coal mining camps in the Cherokee-Crawford coal field. Some of them had colorful or very interesting names.Camps such as Capaldo and Ringo, in Crawford County, were named for the owner of the land which was leased or purchased by the coal companies.
Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

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Riverton USD404 Breakfast and Lunch menu

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
Riverton Unified Schools USD 404, breakfast and lunch menus for through Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17. Prices: Breakfast: Pre-K-12 $2.55, Adult, $3.10; Lunch, PreK-fifth, $3.30, 6-8, $3.40, ninth-12, $3.50, Adult $5.

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Applications due for Kansas Boys State

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session through Thursday, April 30. Applications are accepted after that date, but on a spaceavailable basis. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menu

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Southeast School District 247 Breakfast & Lunch Menu

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
Southeast School District USD 247, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17. Items served daily: Cereal and cheese stick or yogurt, grades five-12, peanut butter and jelly, grades nine-12.
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