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Twenty quick, easy beef pasta recipes

Introducing “20 Quick and Easy Beef Pasta Recipes for Busy Weeknights”: The Ultimate Recipe Resource for Busy Parents and Picky Eaters As the back-to-school season approaches, the Kansas Beef Council is excited to announce the launch of its latest resource, “20 Quick and Easy Beef Pasta Recipes.”

Breastfeeding beneficial for both mother, baby

August is National Breastfeeding Month: Know the Benefits Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for babies but also for mothers. It provides numerous health advantages and strengthens the bond between mother and child.

Grant writing planned for Cherokee County

Strengthening communities: Grant writing workshop planned Cherokee County, do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival?

Dairy goat placings 4-H, HYA, FFA

Results have been announced in the Dairy Goat classes. Hannah Helwig, Heritage Youth Association, received two blue 1, three blue 2 and a blue 3. Elisabeth King, HYA, received a blue 1 and a blue 2. Katherine King, HYA, received three blue 1.

Results announced in color, bw, photography classes

Results have been announced in the 4-H Photography classes. In Photography Color Grand Champion Junior Photo was awarded to Cody Vineyard, Prairie Ramblers. Reserve Champion Junior Photo was awarded to Devin Root, Shamrock.

Football contest begins

The annual Columbus Merchants’ Football Contest begins today with Week 1. Though the winner may be the heat, the games will be underway Friday night. The entries must be in the boxes at the businesses before noon Thursday each week. Good Luck.

Planning commission supports sidewalks

The newly formed Columbus Planning Commission gave unanimous support to the continued rehabilitation and construction of the sidewalks in the city.

Historical Society grant workshop

The Kansas Historical Society is hosting a Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grant Workshop in Pittsburg on Friday, September 8. This state program provides matching funds for the preservation of properties listed in the National and State Registers.

Decades of Wheels sold to Joplin firm

The former Decades of Wheels seven building complex on Military Avenue in Downtown Baxter Springs has been sold. A Joplin organization known as Americana Asset Group LLC has purchased the nearly one-block collection of buildings from Decades of Wheels LLC for a price exceeding onemillion dollars.