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Riley Holmes and Josie Welch sack up burgers to “Feed the Farmers,” to fill the orders.

Riley Holmes and Josie Welch sack up burgers to “Feed the Farmers,” to fill the orders.

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Riley Holmes and Josie Welch

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Riley Holmes and Josie Welch sack up burgers to “Feed the Farmers,” to fill the orders.
Fouts Farms Grain truck driver gives his burger order to Chamber Past President Matt Case. During the Chamber of Commerce Feed the Farmers semiannual program.

Fouts Farms Grain truck driver gives his burger order to Chamber Past President Matt Case. During the Chamber of Commerce Feed the Farmers semiannual program.

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Fouts Farms Grain

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Fouts Farms Grain truck driver gives his burger order to Chamber Past President Matt Case. During the Chamber of Commerce Feed the Farmers semiannual program.
After unloading grain Craig Stover stops at the scale and place his order to take back to the fields and the other workers.

After unloading grain Craig Stover stops at the scale and place his order to take back to the fields and the other workers.

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After unloading grain Craig Stover

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Friday, June 30, 2023
After unloading grain Craig Stover stops at the scale and place his order to take back to the fields and the other workers.
to the Dominican Republic earlier this year on a mission trip. Columbus mayor, Grant Spieth and his wife, Toni were among those who went

to the Dominican Republic earlier this year on a mission trip. Columbus mayor, Grant Spieth and his wife, Toni were among those who went

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Local couple go to the Dominican Republic on mission trip

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Friday, June 30, 2023
A group of eight multidenominational individuals from John Calvin Presbytery (JCP) visited the Dominican Republic (DR) representing Living Water for the World (LWW) March 26 to April 1.
Alumni staff from seventeen colleges gather at Labette Community College

Alumni staff from seventeen colleges gather at Labette Community College

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Alumni staff from seventeen colleges gather at Labette Community College

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Since 2019, development and alumni staff from Kansas Community Colleges and Kansas Technical Colleges have gathered to share ideas, hear from experts, and network. From June 21-23, representatives from 17 colleges convened at Labette Community College’s Cardinal Event Center.

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Class of 1902 has notable graduates

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Five members of the class started in the first grade of Columbus City schools. One member of the class entered from Lawrence, one from Emporia and one from Coffeyville. One member of the class was born in Canada, one each in Tennessee, Arkansas and Pennsylvania.

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Center School established in 1951

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Center (Center School was located in Lyon Township.) Center School, one of the schools in Unified District 493, was established on April 5, 1951. It was organized when four schools consolidated to form Center.

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Superintendents of county schools

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Editors note: Published June 16, 1969 in the Columbus Daily Advocate An era in education ended Friday when the door to the office of the Cherokee County Superintendent of Public Instruction was closed for the final time.
One constant throughout the years is the need for a gathering place for students. One of Columbus’ popular hangouts in the past was the Dairy Bell. Youth could visit with friends, have a burger and have a good time.

One constant throughout the years is the need for a gathering place for students. One of Columbus’ popular hangouts in the past was the Dairy Bell. Youth could visit with friends, have a burger and have a good time.

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Eight schools consolidate to from Spencer

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Published in the Columbus Daily Advocate, April 18, 1967. Spencer Consolidated by Helen Niggemann Spencer Consolidated, one of the schools in Unified District 493, was established February 25, 1959. Eight schools consolidated to form this district.
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