Some of the programs, projects and activities of your Columbus Chamber of Commerce include being ambassadors, awards and the annual meeting, All School Reunion, brochures, business coffees, beautification programs.

Can you believe that the Columbus Day Festival/ Hot Air Balloon Regatta is just a little over six months away? The committee has been working hard for the last three months in putting together the festival.

Are you Aware the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is the front door to your community? Everyone – visitors and locals – expect the Chamber office to know everything – it doesn’t matter if it is one of the Chamber’s programs or someone else is doing the activity, they call the Chamber with their questions.

Columbus Chamber of Commerce membership… What is it all about? This question has most likely gone through every member’s mind at one time or another. It is a very important question and deserves an answer.

Recently discussed at a Chamber tourism committee meeting included the appearance of the Columbus community to visitors and steps that can be taken to attract and hold people in the area. Along with the ever growing number of visitors that come for the Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta and Columbus Day Festival, the Cherokee County American Legion Fair, the Rodeo, Big Brutus, and Rustic Moose Lodge brings in many groups of hunters, plus many other activities throughout the year. There are also lots of hunters and fishermen from out of state visiting our community on any given day.

The board of directors would like to recognize these Columbus Chamber of Commerce members for being active in the Chamber and Community for over 35 years. Some of have been members for 50 years or more, but cannot find any records dating back that far.

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Brian Keith Williams, 45, was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held in lieu of $500 bail. Daniel Kunce, 36, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of vehicle liability insurance required and unlawful registration and was released on $795 bail.

Luke Dakota Martin, 30, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for the state of Oklahoma and is being held without bail. Kyle Jacob Taylor, 30, was arrested Sunday by Oswego Police officers on charges of criminal trespass; remain in defiance and is being held in lieu of $648.50 bail.

In present-day houses, tile is usually a humble building material, limited to bathroom or kitchen surfaces for its durability and ease of cleaning. To collectors, they are an art form; especially if they were made by the art potteries of the early 20th century.