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Board of Education approves new hires

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Students at Central Elementary will see different faces behind the lunch counter this school year following the resignations of cook staff Debra Derfelt, Diane Terry and Kortney Adoremos.At their meeting Monday evening, Columbus Board of Education voted unanimously to accept those resignations and...

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Little Mister, Miss candidates sought

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Candidates hoping to win the title of Little Mister or Miss Columbus have until the end of August to sign-up according to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.Applications can be picked up at Commerce Bank and will be accepted until August 31.Any child residing in the Columbus school district between...

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Schools say ‘no phones’

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Screen addicted youths across the State of Kansas may face new traumas following legislative action banning the use of cellphones in school.The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly in March and prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day and...

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SBDC talks with Columbus Chamber

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Kicking off their August board meeting Wednesday, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dacia Clark, a representative from the Pittsburg Small Business Development Center located at Pittsburg State University.The government funded organization works with a variety of businesses, assisting with...

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Local blood drive planned Monday

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Friday, August 14, 2026

There are few things that an individual can do that takes so little effort and has such a large impact as donating blood.Columbus community members will have the opportunity to do just that Monday, August 17.Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be at the Columbus Community Building from noon...

Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school. The annual tradition of putting bubbles in the fountain is a clear reminder. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Crews were busy over the summer holiday updating the floor in the Central Elementary new gym. The modern red, gold and grey tile now grace the downstairs lobby and upstairs hallway.

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Crews were busy over the summer holiday updating the floor in the Central Elementary new gym

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Columbus Public Library with a new flag and a book about America. John Gilpin, Lauren Dainty, Rick Parmele and Martin Dupslaff were on hand for the presentation.

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Members of the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

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Friday, August 14, 2026

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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