Labette County Jail Report

William Raymond Zimmerman, 34, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and vehicle liability insurance required and was released on $600 bail.

Victorian furniture larger, more ornate than mid century pieces

Victorian furniture was larger, heavier and usually darker and much more ornate than the midcentury or even modern pieces used today. The houses were large and dark. The electric light was not invented until about 1805, and the candles and oil lamps used for light could only illuminate a small area.

Getting their morning started

Getting their morning started right Kinsely Hess and Adley Hess were at the American Legion Auxiliary biscuit and gravy breakfast held recently in the American Legion Post Home.

Dorothy Wahl and Juanita Dobkins

Dorothy Wahl and Juanita Dobkins were serving biscuits and gravy at the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary has been active recently.

Over planting thin soybean strands

While poor germination can be caused by a great variety of factors, flooding of our heavy clay soils is a common one.

Student shares experience; town is family, family is home

My city is a family, it brings people together to celebrate wonderful events that make our community amazing. People laugh and talk at Columbus Day’s. They enjoy the goods people bring to the Farmer’s Market. But most of all, they create memories at parades and parks, or even places in town.

Author tells best things about hometown

I am a student at Central School and a resident of Columbus, Kansas and I love going to the Gas station uptown to talk to the cashiers about how their days are going, and getting a Slushie on the way out of the store.

Columbus filled with community spirit

My city is Columbus. Columbus has an amazing community, and all the people are amazing. We are hardworking, we seek out problems, and we solve them Ṁy town has a strong hold on me. It’s my home and, even though I might move away someday, I will still treat Columbus like my home.

Writer says local people are kind

This essay will be about my hometown Columbus, KS. What I love about Columbus is all of the interesting stories. One story about Columbus is that our elementary school, Highland elementary, used to have two stories, but a tornado blew the top story off the building.

Troxel tells good things about city

Columbus first became a town in 1868, and has been around for 135 years. My parents didn’t grow up in Columbus. My mom grew up in Carl Junction, and my dad grew up in Washington, but then moved to Neosho, to finish out high school. Still, me and my brother get to grow up in such a unique community.