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29/05/2024

Hope to see you all at Big Brutus on Saturday!

06/05/2024

Check out what's happening at Big Brutus this weekend!

17/04/2024

17/04/2024

Join us May 17th for the Route 66 Centennial Kick Off!! The Road Crew-America's Route 66 Band will be live in concert!

On the menu we will also be serving some amazing pulled pork and ribs!

Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.!

RoadCrew66

14/09/2023

Thank you to 4-State Printing for renewing their membership with us!

4-State Printing does all sort of print materials, announcements and invitations, vinyl lettering and decal cutting. Check them out for all your print needs!

11/09/2023

Thank you to the City of Weir for renewing their membership with us!

We appreciate your support and investment in the growth and prosperity of Cherokee County and its citizens.

08/09/2023

Thank you to Exchange State Bank for renewing their membership with us!

One of the oldest banks in Southeast Kansas, they are proud to be locally owned and operated, providing quality customer service as they support the sound and productive growth of local businesses and agriculture, and strive to meet the financial needs of families in the communities they serve.

Exchange State Bank - you're not just dealing with bank employees - you're banking with friends!

31/01/2023

KANSASWORKS will host the next Virtual Statewide Job Fair Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm.

Employers can register for this upcoming event at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/0922d29a-0adb-4183-ac1c-5f9212539b3c/kansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-february-22,-2023 by selecting “Organization” and it will take you to the registration page. If this is your first time on the virtual platform, a set-up wizard will assist you with setting up your booth. The Virtual Statewide job fair will be split up into five workforce areas and eleven sub-categories to make it easier for job seekers to navigate the virtual platform. When you register, PLEASE select ONLY the areas that your company/business has jobs in. There is no charge to participate.

Organization(Employer) Training (set-up & registration) Video-https://youtu.be/OHFBOcyI9hY Additional trainings with new enhancements are available within your booth.

April 19, 2023 will be the next Virtual Statewide Job Fair.

Premier Virtual - Specializing In Virtual Career Fairs, Virtual Job Fairs And Industry Leading Staffing And Hiring Events.

17/10/2022

Columbus, Kansas (population ~3000) is located in the corner of southeast Kansas, just a few miles from the Missouri and Oklahoma borders. Since 1969, the ...

14/10/2022

There will be lots to do in Baxter Springs over the next few weeks. Businesses are encouraged to participate and help out all you can. Shop & Dine & Support our community 🤎🧡💛

13/10/2022

Randy Robinson, Regional Director of the Kansas SBDC at Pittsburg State University presents the Streamlined Business Plan for Raising Funds is a 5-page docum...

26/09/2022

Legend says used as a hideout. Visit the cave and in on .

23/09/2022

Live long and prosper at Gearhead Curios in City of Galena, Kansas. The restored gas station is on Kansas Historic Route 66 Association. Kansas Tourism

09/09/2022

31/08/2022

Save the date for a meet the artists reception on Saturday October 8th at our presentation of "Aspects of Art" featuring the works of artists from Pittburg's ArtForms Gallery.

This event will coincide with the Annual Columbus Day Celebration in Columbus, Kansas. So come early and get in on the festivities. The reception is free and open to the public, it will be from 4 to 6 pm with refreshments served. For more information contact Laura at 620-762-3782.

20/08/2022

Homecoming details… see flyer below! ✨ Don’t forget to sign up for the walk, plan on making a pie, join the chili/bean feed, coronation, and cake walk, as well as the parade, raffles, games, and street dance!!! 😃 T-shirts will be on sale during Homecoming!

11/08/2022

Don't miss this presentation of the Pulitzer Prize Award winning play by David Mamet featuring a cast from all over the Four States and its our debut at the Ritz Theatre in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Get your tickets now here: https://cherokee-county-arts.ticketleap.com/glengarry/

Please be advised that this show is recommend for Adults due to the language.

01/06/2022

2022 Galena Days Schedule

12/05/2022

We installed the Spring Semester welding project today. All of the students in both the morning and afternoon classes worked on it. We did it for the Baxter Springs Travel Counsel and it was put up at the Sunflower Garden on Route 66.