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Columbus · ColumbusThe public is invited to a Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and the Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) come and go mixer. The event will be held Thursday, April 18 at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill (formerly the Columbus Country Club) at 1260 Southeast Highway 160.See the Story
Community Foundation mixer to be held Thursday
Columbus · ColumbusWith the formation of the Columbus City Planning Commission the City Council included a requirement that the commission establish a comprehensive plan for the future of the city. The public is invited to attend a workshop to help build that plan and prepare guidelines to take the city where the citizens want it to go.See the Story
Public invited to plan workshop
Taxes · ColumbusDepending on where the taxpayer qualifies they can receive up to a $700 homestead refund on the 40H and up to 75-PERCENT of the total property tax refund back on the 40PT. Homeowners are reminded, by Cherokee County Clerk, April 15, 4:30 p.m.See the Story
Deadline closes on tax exemption
Columbus · Columbus“Housing is at a crisis point in small town America,” Liz Simpson, told the Columbus City Council at a special work session Monday night. Representing the city’s largest employer, Crossland Construction, she revealed a plan to help solve this critical housing shortage in Columbus.See the Story
Crossland discusses major development
Rolling Stones · ColumbusIf you remember dancing to the music of the Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, or the Rolling Stones you’re invited to an afternoon “Senior Prom.” Everyone over 60 is invited to this free event at the State Theatre Event Center April 14, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.See the Story