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Beef Night rescheduled March 11

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Cherokee County K-State Research and Extension will host a Beef Night March 11 at the Cherokee County 4-H Building in Columbus, Kansas. This meeting was previously scheduled for February, but due to weather, is scheduled for March 11.

Columbus City Council February 16 meeting minutes

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met February 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Stephanie Farstvedt, Jan Houser, Nate Long, Tom Pryor. Council members absent: None.
USD 493 School Menu

USD 493 School Menu

USD 493 School Menu

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Columbus Unified Schools USD 493, breakfast and lunch menus for Monday,March 8 to Friday, March 12, 2021. Prices: Student breakfast $1.75; Adult breakfast $2.35. Elementary lunch $2.60; High School $2.80; Adult lunch $3.85 Monday, March 8 Breakfast: Mini Cinnis.

City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, March 8 at 4 p.m. Steven D. Beaty, 42, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of domestic battery.

PSU commencement plans announced

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Pittsburg State University has announced commencement plans for spring that will, like Fall Commencement, look different than pre-pandemic ceremonies. In the past, Spring Commencement has been held in four ceremonies — one for each of the university’s four colleges.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Friday, March 5 •Knights of Columbus #3316 Famous Fish Fry featuring catfish and shrimp. At St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon. Begins at 6 p.m. Drivethru only. Call 620-429-0255 to place order. •World Day of Prayer Service 7 p.m. At Columbus First United Methodist Church.
In recognition of the birthday of Dr. Seuss

In recognition of the birthday of Dr. Seuss

In recognition of the birthday of Dr. Seuss

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
In recognition of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, students at Central Elementary School in Columbus participated in reading activities as well as crafts and games. The youngsters also decorated cookies with designs based on themes from a number of Seuss’ books.
Lions Club members

Lions Club members

Lions Club members

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Lions Club members were having their annual bean and soup feed Thursday. Club member David Groves was pouring the five gallon bucket of cooked beans into the roasting pan to keep them hot.

Good year for Recreation Department

News Staff
Friday, March 5, 2021
Over 825 youngsters participated in Columbus youth athletic leagues during the past year despite the pandemic. Each of those leagues receives funding from the Park and Recreation commission.
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