Park Elementary afternoon Pre-K students were able to head outside for their annual St. Jude’s trike-a-thon. With safety gear in place and feet on the pedals it was time for the race to begin. Each year Park Elementary participates in the event to raise money for the children’s hospital. Cindy Wells is the organizer of the event.

This experiment by Emerson Walker and Paisley Buergin proved it was possible to make electricity from food. They found lemons would produce the most electricity.

Jaxson Harper, 9, of Columbus found the lucky egg that gave him a new bicycle for Easter. A large turnout of the various age groups filled the City Park with.

The perfect weather drew a nice turn out Saturday to the Chamber of as Jody Foster 5, received a ride toy after finding the prize slip in an Easter Egg. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event for over 20 years.

An exceptionally large crowd turned out for the Kiwanis Club Easter egg hunt in Baxter Springs Saturday. Several large prizes were awarded to the winners of the event.

Deputy Sheriff Anne Sharp and Library Director Bonnie Palmer discussed the program at the Saturday morning Family Engagement in public libraries. Deputy Sharp talked on the proper use of car seats for children.