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Columbus City Council minutes

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
City Council Meeting February 17, 2026 5:30 P.M.The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met February 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Laura Epler, Steve Dunlap, Misty Spear, Kathy Doherty and Tom Pryor.Council members absent: None.
Ethan Midgett, Junior All-CNC League Honorable Mention

Ethan Midgett, Junior All-CNC League Honorable Mention

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Woodcock All-CNC Honorable Mention

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The 2025-26 CNC Girls Basketball All League selections were announced recently by league officials.Lady Titan Sophomore, Americus Woodcock, was named to the All-CNC League Honorable Mention list.
Jonas Stover, Sophomore All-CNC League First Team

Jonas Stover, Sophomore All-CNC League First Team

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Titan Baseball opener Thursday

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Titan Baseball opens their 2026 season with the Wyandotte Festival, Thursday through Saturday.Game one of the threeday festival the Titans will travel to Seneca, Mo. for a 4:30 p.m. game against the home team.Friday, Columbus will play in Wyandotte, Okla. at 2:30 p.m. against Vinita, Okla.

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Schmidt files for reelection to second term

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt filed for reelection last week to a second term in Congress and argued it would be important to retain a Republican majority in the House to support President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Easter egg hunt planned

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Columbus Saturday March 28 for the annual Chamber of Commerce Easter egg hunt.This year the event will be held at the Columbus High School football field. Enter through the east entrance.There will be new age groups this year.

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Ryan-Dittmann acquires Kingrey-Kellum Agency

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Ryan-Dittmann Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Pittsburg, is proud to announce the acquisition of Kingrey-Kellum Insurance Agency in Baxter Springs, a partnership rooted in shared values of personal service and community commitment.
Brayton Brueggen

Brayton Brueggen

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Scholarship sends student to Switzerland

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The future of agriculture is no longer confined to local borders; it is a global industry that requires world-class expertise. For students like Brayton Brueggen, the path to mastering the ancient craft of milling now leads from the heart of the Midwest to the cutting-edge laboratories of Europe.
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