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Appearances important for community

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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.

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Mark your calendar for upcoming events

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Chamber of Commerce often receives inquiries about when various events will take place. Here is a brief list of upcoming events the Chamber has been notified of: May 15, Natalie’s Studio of Dance Recital. Call 620-674-1876 for more information.
It’s almost time for the All School Reunion. Put on your school colors and plan to attend the event and reconnect with friends. Drop by the museum and tour the Titan memorabilia or Sports Hall of Fame.

It’s almost time for the All School Reunion. Put on your school colors and plan to attend the event and reconnect with friends. Drop by the museum and tour the Titan memorabilia or Sports Hall of Fame.

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It’s almost time for the All School Reunion

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
It’s almost time for the All School Reunion

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Vendor space open for CDF

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Columbus Day committee spends a whole year putting the festival together and inquiries about vendor space start coming in by February. The committee is accepting 2023 vendor space applications. Several food and craft vendors have already registered.

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Encourage out of town visitors to your business

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
If you own a restaurant or bar and you are not going after out-of-town visitors, you are missing a chunk of valuable business. What are the chances they will drive by and see your establishment? You need to be a destination for them.

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Welcome new Chamber members

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the newest Chamber of Commerce members: Security 1st Title, 120 S. Delaware. 620429-2646. The company handles property titles, so they work a lot with our realtors, the courthouse and those selling property. They take care of all the paperwork.
The Columbus Museum has a number of Titan items on display. Drop by during the All School Reunion and take a trip down memory lane or learn some history of former students and school activities.

The Columbus Museum has a number of Titan items on display. Drop by during the All School Reunion and take a trip down memory lane or learn some history of former students and school activities.

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The Columbus Museum has a number of Titan items on display

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Columbus Museum has a number of Titan items on display

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Boris Alexander Garcia-Santos, 21, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and maximum speed and was released on $232 bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Joshua Keith Whisler, 29,was arrested Monday by Baxter Springs Police officers on a warrant and was released on $1,500 bail.
Five generations gathered to welcome Jean Louise Westervelt. She was born April 18, 2023 and is the daughter of Peter and Jaycie Westervelt of Columbus. Grandmother Jennifer Westervelt (at right) and great-grandmother Debie Cornog (at left) also of Columbus and great-great grandmother Anita Shufelt of Edna, holding Jean. Not pictured, Jayce Westervelt. Courtesy photo.

Five generations gathered to welcome Jean Louise Westervelt. She was born April 18, 2023 and is the daughter of Peter and Jaycie Westervelt of Columbus. Grandmother Jennifer Westervelt (at right) and great-grandmother Debie Cornog (at left) also of Columbus and great-great grandmother Anita Shufelt of Edna, holding Jean. Not pictured, Jayce Westervelt. Courtesy photo.

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Five generations gathered to welcome Jean Louise Westervelt

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Five generations gathered to welcome Jean Louise Westervelt
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