School Lunch Hero Day at USD493

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile Columbus USD 493 nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate.

Sharp is May member of month

May’s 4-H member of the month is Airauna Sharp. Sharp is 12 years old and a sixth grader at Central Junior High in Columbus. This is her third year in 4-H. She is a member of the Spring Valley Sparklers and has held the position of reporter in the past.

Free car washes for senior citizens

Senior citizens in the community will have the opportunity have their car washed for free. Michelle Mosler’s community service class will be holding the free car wash Friday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the circle drive in front of Central School.

Spainhower honored by Lions Club

Staying busy is easy for April Lion of the Month Jaden Spainhower. Not only is she active in musical pursuits including choir, band, Jazz Band, school musicals and Tri-M, Spainhower also plays tennis, is a cheerleader and member of the dance team.

The recent retirement of Steve Davis

The recent retirement of Steve Davis at the Columbus Post office brought together several recent retirees. They included Martin Dainty, Davis, Debbie Bandy and Gary Cooley.

Columbus American Legion honors long-time members

Receiving his recognition for 50 years as a member of the Columbus Post 3 of the American Legion Danny Langerot received his citation from Post Commander Aron Davolt.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The library will be open to the public, with a five person limit, Mondays 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Browsing, computer appointments and curbside will be available Wednesdays10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m.-noon.

Southern Souls Nutrition serves up energizing products

One of the newest businesses in Columbus has the answer. The Southern Souls Nutrition Center at 130 East Maple was founded by Columbus native McKinzie Clark in mid-January after her own personal experience with nutrition drinks in Oklahoma and Texas.

Columbus, unique community

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.

More than just buildings, people

Imagine going into this tiny town of Columbus, KS thinking it’s just a bunch of buildings and people. It is so much more than that, though. After you get here and see what it is, you will have a blast with all of the fun and extraordinary things to do!