Area students inducted to LCC Phi Theta Kappa

Students from the local area were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Labette Community College in a virtual ceremony April 20.

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.

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 Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m.-noon.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Masks will be required. Currently, there is a 10 person maximum with a 30-minute time limit. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Baxter Springs City Council March 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Baxter Springs, March 23, 2021. Russ Harper opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following council members were present: Younger, DeBeeld, Brown, Dardenne, Chriestenson and Nott.

April’s fireworks cookout a success

The Chamber of Commerce would like to say “Thank you” to all who came out for the April “Fire Up for Fireworks” cookout and to Farmers Co-op for grilling; also to the Columbus Police and Fire Department for their help. The drive through was a great success.

During their April board of directors meeting

During their April board of directors meeting the Columbus Chamber of Commerce met at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Members included President Sonja Duley, Director Jean Pritchett, Colby Hale, Cherri Chancellor and Laura Lowrey Green.

Chamber of Commerce Board members Matt Case and Janet Miller

Chamber of Commerce Board members Matt Case and Janet Miller were at the buffet serving table. The meeting was held on the patio of the Brush Creek Golf and Grill.

Trolley tours are available

The Columbus Trolley has been recently refurbished (thanks to the city and their employees) and is again ready to do tours of Columbus. The trolley is available for groups or organizations to rent for historic tours or for special events –weddings, class reunions, family gathering.

The Labette Community College Foundation

The Labette Community College Foundation hosted the drawing for the Charity Truck Raffle. Mike Carpino Ford of Parsons donated a 2021 Ford Ranger truck to the Foundation to sell raffle chances.