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Annual pedal tractor pull contest winners announced

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Annual pedal tractor pull contest winners announced

News Staff

Friday, July 30, 2021

Winners of the Farm Bureau pedal tractor pull in the four year old group were first place Tyson Capon, second place Delilah Friel and Julia Harrington third. Courtesy photo.

At the young age of three Julia Harrington showed her Red Angus cow in the open division of the Cherokee County Fair Beef Show Thursday July 22. Photo

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Farmers market offers options

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

You may have noticed several improvements at the Columbus Farmers Market lot this year: the lot has been leveled and replanted, parking spaces have been designated, a new fence, sign, and banners have been added, picnic tables and benches received through a grant allow shoppers more comfort and...

Dan and Lorna Stover celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary July 8. The couple married in 1961 at the First Methodist Church in Columbus. Courtesy photo.

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Stover’s celebrate sixtieth anniversary

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Dan and Lorna Stover of Columbus recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, daughter-in-law and four other family members at the New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas.

Titan of the Week

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TITAN OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Titan Senior, Andrew Coberley, received 12 scholarship and additional awards during the 2021 Senior Assembly, May 14 at the Columbus Unified High School Gym. The 2021 CUHS Class Valedictorian is being recognized as Titan of the Week.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff

Monday, July 26, 2021

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 will be required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

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People, not strategies important for small communities

News Staff

Monday, July 26, 2021

Lawrence Bossidy once said, “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies.” This has never been more true than in a smaller community.

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The Vietnamese culture

Ash Gomez

Monday, July 26, 2021

From daring wars to huge celebrations, Vietnam is an interesting country that is located in Southeast Asia. What kicked off my own personal interest in the Vietnamese culture was the book: 10 True Tales: Escape to Freedom.

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Something for everyone at county fair

News Staff

Monday, July 19, 2021

Its fair time, something the residents, especially the youth, look forward to each year. Many residents that have moved away make it a point to come back to Columbus during the week of fair. We know it will be hot and probably rain some but, – it is fair week.

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Register now for Little Mr., Miss Columbus

News Staff

Monday, July 19, 2021

It is time to think about registering your child or grandchild for the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest for 2021. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age, in the Columbus USD 493 district.

Still time to purchase advance ride armbands

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Still time to purchase advance ride armbands

News Staff

Monday, July 19, 2021

Are you, your kids or grandkids planning on taking in the carnival rides this week during fair? Have you purchased your armbands in advance? You will save money if they are purchased in advance. Ride armbands will cost more if purchased on the midway.

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