Many visitors are flocking to The Mother Road this year in celebration of it’s 100th birthday. Rainbow Bridge was one of several stops made by a caravan traveling from Oklahoma to Missouri on Friday afternoon. Outside of the caravan, many international travelers stopped by Route 66 on their way to watch the FIFA World Cub being held in Kansas City.

Many visitors are flocking to The Mother Road this year in celebration of it’s 100th birthday. Rainbow Bridge was one of several stops made by a caravan traveling from Oklahoma to Missouri on Friday afternoon. Outside of the caravan, many international travelers stopped by Route 66 on their way to watch the FIFA World Cub being held in Kansas City.

Many visitors are flocking to The Mother Road

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall visited with Farmer’s Co-operative General Manager Matt Case on Friday June 19. Case gave a tour of the co-operative’s Agronomy location south of Columbus, including the $5 Million addition to the fertilizer plant.

US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall visited with Farmer’s Co-operative General Manager Matt Case on Friday June 19. Case gave a tour of the co-operative’s Agronomy location south of Columbus, including the $5 Million addition to the fertilizer plant.

US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

Local cowboy Cal Saporito

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

Former Titans shine on diamond

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Former Columbus Titan Jace Midgett collected a Jailbird of the Game Award against the Clarinda A’s...
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“We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.” Psalm 20:5 (NIV)

“We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.” Psalm 20:5 (NIV)

A banner of hope

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
As we look toward Flag Day, it is a timely moment to remind ourselves of the meaning behind Old...
Ron and Kay Holmes will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary June 12. The couple was married in 1976. There will be a family celebration at a later date.

Ron and Kay Holmes will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary June 12. The couple was married in 1976. There will be a family celebration at a later date.

Ron and Kay

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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