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Trip to northeast provides many book buying opportunities

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Trip to northeast provides many book buying opportunities

Read Lorna Stover

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Love toIn mid-July, our daughters and I flew to Boston, rented a SUV and spent several days driving through five states in the northeastern part of our country.Julie begins in the fall planning each day of our summer trip.

Entry forms for Little Mister, Miss contest available

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Entry forms for Little Mister, Miss contest available

News Staff

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

It is time to register your child or grandchild for the 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest. It will be held during the Columbus Day Festival and hosted by Labette Bank. Boys and girls must be between the ages of three and five years of age and live in the Columbus USD 493 district.

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Rules for Little Mister, Miss Columbus event

News Staff

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Children ages three to five who reside in the Columbus USD #493 School District may enter the Little Mr and Miss Columbus contest by stopping by the Chamber office to register by Thursday, August 29.

Cherokee County Fair awards presented during ceremony

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Cherokee County Fair awards presented during ceremony

News Staff

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Correction, the Justin Mooney Memorial traveling award was presented to Caleb Hodge by Katie and Lily Mooney during the Cherokee County Fair. The incorrect name was provided in a former issue.Amanda Walker received the Dale Hall Memorial Helping Hand plaque from Clark Hall.

Traveling plaques presented during county fair

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Traveling plaques presented during county fair

News Staff

Friday, August 16, 2024

Joshua Brown received the Live Like Callee plaque from Amy French.Ethan Hodge was presented with the Justin Mooney Memorial plaque from Katie Mooney and Lily Mooney

Slithering intruder captured in museum

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Slithering intruder captured in museum

Doris Richardson

Friday, August 16, 2024

Columbus Museum ReportJuly was a very unusual month here at the museum. I thought after 23 and a half years working here I had seen and done it all. Boy, was I wrong.On the third of the month, I was greeted by an unwanted visitor. He was waiting for me outside the door. It was a small snake.

Style Revue showcases construction, buymanship skills

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Style Revue showcases construction, buymanship skills

News Staff

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

In the Junior Buymanship class at the Annual 4-H Style Revue, Reagan Holmes (right) was the Grand Champion for her formal wear. Elisabeth King (left) was Reserve Champion for her active wear. The annual revue was held at Columbus First Christian Church just before Fair Week.

Art show at Maple UnCommon

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Art show at Maple UnCommon

News Staff

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Connie Miller will have her artwork on display at Maple UnCommon during the months of August and September. She is shown with a few of the pieces from her Church Lady series.Chadan Tomlin, shown with his piece Newspaper Man, has his work on display during August and September at Maple UnCommon.

USD 247 welcomes new faculty

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USD 247 welcomes new faculty

News Staff

Friday, August 9, 2024

Kyra Trejo will be teaching first grade at Southeast Elementary School. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She spent one year as a kindergarten teacher and has most recently been a stay at home mom for a year.

Tough night for Columbus Bass Club anglers on Pit 33 South

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Tough night for Columbus Bass Club anglers on Pit 33 South

News Staff

Friday, August 9, 2024

A tough night of fishing was on the agenda for the 17 Columbus Bass Club teams who showed up at Pit #33 South, July 20.With rain moving in, the fish were poised to be biting. Unfortunately for Columbus Bass Club Anglers that was not the case.

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