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Spring 2023 WSU graduates are announced

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Wichita State University has announced that Kaitlyn L. Gipson of Riverton graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/ Elementary Educ Apprentice in spring 2023. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.
The Baxter Springs Girl Scouts received a helping hand from American Bank as the bank purchased several cases of Girl Scout Cookies which had gone unsold. The girls then delivered the cookies to the Baxter Springs Police Department as a thank-you to the men and women in the department. American Bank vice-president Judy Hill was joined by Girl Scouts Kinley Capps and Sutton Russell as they presented the cookies to Police Chief Brian Henderson, and officers Jimmy Hamilton and Rhanda Andrews.

The Baxter Springs Girl Scouts received a helping hand from American Bank as the bank purchased several cases of Girl Scout Cookies which had gone unsold. The girls then delivered the cookies to the Baxter Springs Police Department as a thank-you to the men and women in the department. American Bank vice-president Judy Hill was joined by Girl Scouts Kinley Capps and Sutton Russell as they presented the cookies to Police Chief Brian Henderson, and officers Jimmy Hamilton and Rhanda Andrews.

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Library board discusses business

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Columbus Public Library Board met June 12. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by President Curtis Wheatley. Also present were board members: Becky Glover, Jessica Rider, Maggie Mooney, and Shari Napier. Library staff members present were Lauren Dainty and Trish Windsor.
Titans of the Week

Titans of the Week

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Titans of the Week

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Aubree Saporito was awarded the Charles L. McColm American Legion Memorial Scholar- ship through the Columbus Community Foun- dation Scholarship Advisory Committee. Aubree maintained a 2.5 GPA or higher and is planning to enter a care-giving field.
Wildcat District 4-H members, Abby Dolecheck, Alex Dolechek, Dayson Elsworth, Raylan Elsworth, Damien Evans, Brian Longan, and Philip Longan, recently traveled to the Marais des Cygnes State Wildlife Area to compete in the Kansas Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition.

Wildcat District 4-H members, Abby Dolecheck, Alex Dolechek, Dayson Elsworth, Raylan Elsworth, Damien Evans, Brian Longan, and Philip Longan, recently traveled to the Marais des Cygnes State Wildlife Area to compete in the Kansas Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition.

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Wildcat 4-Hers compete in WHEP

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Friday, May 26, 2023
Wildcat District 4-H members, Abby Dolecheck, Alex Dolechek, Dayson Elsworth, Raylan Elsworth, Damien Evans, Brian Longan, and Philip Longan, recently traveled to the Marais des Cygnes State Wildlife Area to compete in the Kansas Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition.
Wade Schossow presented Sonja Duley a certificat in recognition of her 40 years with Commerce Bank at a reception Friday. Courtesy photo.

Wade Schossow presented Sonja Duley a certificat in recognition of her 40 years with Commerce Bank at a reception Friday. Courtesy photo.

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Duley celebrates 40 years with bank

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
A celebration in recognizing Sonja Duley’s 40th anniversary with Commerce Bank was held Friday. Her supervisor, Wade Schossow, presented her with a certificate and spoke the following words about Duley. “Congratulations to Sonja Duley on 40 Years of dedicated service in our Columbus Market.
Scantlin receives Master’s

Scantlin receives Master’s

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Scantlin receives Master’s

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Friday, May 19, 2023
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will hold commencement exercises Sunday, May 21, in Milwaukee.
PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

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PEO sponsors Cowtown Days pie, cake contest

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Friday, May 19, 2023
The pie and cake contest sponsored by Chapter BT of P.E.O. International during the Baxter Springs Cowtown Days’ Celebration was well attended. The winners of the adult pie division were first place Casey Roberts, second place Alma Cook and third place Jan Lampton.
Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

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Introducing the Columbus High School Class of 2023

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Friday, May 19, 2023
Hayden Renae Allen is the daughter of Kellie and Terry Bessman and Jeremy Allen. Her grandparents are Jay and Kori Saiz, Bill and Debbie Angel, Dan and Jolene Edwards. Allen is active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Educators of America.
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