Cookie sales teach Scouts entrepreneurial skills

What’s inside the box is super tasty, but it’s the amazing experiences that happen outside the cookie box that make Girl Scout Cookies® extra special.

Griffits named ‘Farm Family of the Year’

Agriculture has been a way of life for both Kenney and Linda Griffitt from childhood. Those years of farming and their involvement in the Farm Bureau and community activities led to their receiving the Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year for 2020.

Four games cancelled in Football contest

This week four games were cancelled of the Football Contest by the COVID- 19 pandemic. However there was still plenty of action to  keep the interest. The first place winner was Scott Thompson, second place went to Larry Tedlock and Jordan Eaves, took third place.

No winner in Prizeweek Puzzle game

The quest for a grand prize winner in the Prizeweek Puzzle continues. Sandra Stehl, Overland Park, took the consolation prize. The grand prize remains at $1,000 in Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates.

Senior, Evie Parsons was crowned the 2020 Columbus Unified High School Fall Homecoming Queen

Senior, Evie Parsons was crowned the 2020 Columbus Unified High School Fall Homecoming Queen, Friday evening, prior to the Titans 42-12 win over Cherryvale at Titan Stadium. Senior, Gabe Parker was her escort.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Paul David Holcombe, 43, was arrested Saturday by Columbus Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

Cherokee County Commissioners September 14 meeting minutes

Commissioner Frazier called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commissioners to order at 9 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 in room #34 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas. Commissioner Frazier opened with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.