Seven youngsters compete to be Little Mister, Miss Columbus

The 2021 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus will be crowned the evening of October 8, on the Cherokee County courthouse steps around 5:30 p.m. during the Columbus Day Festival Bean Feed, sponsored by Commerce Bank. Labette Bank is handling the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus crowning.

Do you know how CDF began?

In an interview this week, we were asked “Do you see the younger generation continuing with this tradition of putting on festivals like this in small towns?” What would be your answer?

Recommend educators for Hall

Did you, your children or grandchildren go to school in Columbus? Did you have a favorite employee who made an impact on your life in the field of education or in their communities and whose work and accomplishments need to be recognized?

Nominations open for Sports H of F

Nominations are now being accepted for membership in the Columbus Sports Hall of Fame for the 2022 class. The application deadline is November 15.

Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ comes back to Square

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce retail committee has announced they are planning to host the Halloween Walk Sunday evening, October 31. The walk will be held on Pine Street on the square from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children can come onto Pine from Kansas Street to visit the booths.

Put your money where your house is

I recently came across a great community marketing campaign out of Canada. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I made it the title of this week’s column.

Cherokee County Commissioners Septemer 20 meeting minutes

At 9 a.m. Monday September 20, 2021, Chairman Moates called the regular session to order of the Cherokee County Commissioners in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus, Kansas.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

CCCHS Class of 1947 holds reunion

A 74th reunion was held by the Cherokee County Community High School Class of 1947, Saturday, September 21.