A strong storm tore through Columbus late Monday afternoon breaking limbs and uprooting trees. Damage was done to several homes and structures. Courtesy photo.

Jim Oberbeck (center) was recognized for his years of service to the City of Columbus, as well as County law enforcement. Oberbeck is retiring from his official duties. Columbus Police Chief Kyle Clark and Mayor Grant Spieth presented Oberbeck with a plaque at a recent City Council meeting.

Interesting artifact now at museum

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly congratulates Riverton High School graduate Bethany Hilderbrand on being a 2025 Kansas Governror’s Scholar. Courtesy photo.

A new culvert was installed on Merle Evans Drive to facilitate the new apartment complexes on which construction is about to begin. The culvert was installed by the Columbus City crews. City Superintendent Randy Coble said, “we want to thank the County Road Department including Lynn Shallenburger, Cloyd Ray and Cody Zook for their help.”