Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Blissful Meadows Boutique Open House/Ribbon Cutting is Today

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Join us for a Ribbon-Cutting Celebration today at

Blissful Meadows

1 N. Main St.

April 1st

Grand Opening

2-6pm

Ribbon Cutting

5:30pm

Modern Western boutique

Home décor + unique finds

Refreshments + grand opening specials

Come out, shop, and help welcome this exciting new downtown business!

Click HERE to visit the

Blissful Meadows

Facebook Page!

A special Thank You to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
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Government, Kansas

Child Abuse Prevention Month: April

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TOPEKA – (April 1, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and the Kansas State Child Death Review Board are encouraging Kansans to wear blue on Friday, April 10, to increase awareness of child abuse. The effort is part of April’s observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The State Child Death Review Board indicates that child abuse and neglect can take many forms and often occur behind closed doors, making awareness and prevention efforts critical. While physical abuse may be the most visible, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect can have equally serious and lasting impacts on a child’s health, development, and well-being. Recognizing the signs and taking action to support families and report concerns are essential steps in preventing abuse and helping ensure children across Kansas grow up in safe and supportive environments.

“Child abuse prevention requires a collective effort from communities across Kansas,” said Sara Hortenstine, Youth Services Division Chief. “Wearing blue helps raise awareness and reminds us all that we share a responsibility to support families, recognize the signs of abuse and neglect, and report concerns. Speaking up can make a critical difference in protecting children and preventing tragedy.”

For additional information on child abuse and neglect, visit www.ag.ks.gov, or call (785) 296-7970. The Kansas Department for Children and Families maintains the state’s Protection Report Center. Residents who suspect a case of child abuse or neglect may report it at (800) 922-5330. In cases in which the child may be in imminent danger, call 911.

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Kansas Attorney General’s Office | 120 SW 10th Ave. | Topeka, KS 66612 US
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Area News

Karate Tournament/Seminars April 24-26

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The Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Pittsburg, Kansas will be hosting their 49th annual karate tournament and seminars April 24-–26, 2026. A karate tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25th at the St. Mary’s Colgan Fieldhouse in Pittsburg, Kansas. This is a traditional invitational karate tournament with 125-150 competitors regionally and throughout the United States competing in kata (forms), kumite (sparring), kobudo (okinawan weapons), and batto (Japanese sword). The tournament begins at 9:30 and is open to the public. There is no admission fee for spectators.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact James Otter, Chief Instructor, 620.232.4480 or [email protected].
Business, Church news, Fort Scott

First Southern Baptist’s SPRING CRAFT SHOW is April 10

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

First Southern Baptist Church

Kick off spring at First Southern Baptist’s

SPRING

CRAFT SHOW!

April 10th
8am-5pm

April 11th
8am-3pm

@ 1818 South Main St.

(across from Briggs Auto)

31 vendors confirmed

Shop a wide variety of handmade, boutique,

and one-of-a-kind finds!

Church sponsored meals:

Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner – $10

(includes mashed potatoes, homemade chicken noodles, green beans, homemade roll, and 2 cookies)

Pulled Pork Sandwich – $10

(includes baked beans and 2 cookies)

** DINE IN, CARRY OUT, OR CALL FOR DELIVERY (2+ MEALS) AVAILABLE!

Delivery times

Friday: 10:30am-5pm

Saturday 10:30am -3pm

Questions?

417-262-3948 or 620-215-3202

Click HERE to visit the

First Southern Baptist Church

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

First Southern Baptist Church

Website!

A special Thank You to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Donations Sought For Good Ol’ Days

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

Join us in celebrating

“Red, White, & Good Ol’ Days”

As we honor America’s 250th birthday

right here in Fort Scott.

We’re excited to share that planning is officially underway for the 45th Annual Good Ol’ Days Festival, happening June 5th & 6th, 2026, in Downtown Fort Scott, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible weekend!

We would love your support as we prepare for one of our community’s most cherished traditions.

Every contribution helps carry on a tradition that has been part of Fort Scott for generations. Good Ol’ Days is more than an event. It’s a celebration of community, connection, and hometown pride that brings people together year after year!

As a reminder, your contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, please visit fortscottgoodoldays.com or contact us at [email protected].

Please complete the sponsorship form & mail it along with your contribution to:

P.O. Box 1036, Fort Scott, KS 66701

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Donations may also be dropped off at the

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St.

The Good Ol Days Tax ID Number is 48-0989159.

DEADLINE

To ensure your business or organization is properly included in all printed advertising materials, sponsorships and donations must be received

no later than April 25, 2026.

We are also always looking for new volunteers and committee members to help with the event.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out! We’d love to have you involved!

Click the button below for a printable .PDF copy of the sponsor form.
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR FORM

Click HERE to visit the

Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days

website!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Three weeks to submit! — Celebrate the Stories of Unsung Heroes!

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The annual competition is free to enter and open to all students in grades 6-12. Students begin their ARTEFFECT projects by selecting an Unsung Hero whose story they find inspiring. Unsung Heroes are role models, largely unrecognized by society, who demonstrated extraordinary heroic traits and took actions in service to others that made a positive and profound impact on the course of history.

Students can use the interactive Directory, Timeline, Role Models, and Pictographs to explore over 150 Unsung Heroes and select an approved subject for creating an ARTEFFECT competition submission.
Submissions are due April 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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2026 ARTEFFECT Competition
Award Categories
The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition offers over $35,000 in financial prizes across the Top Awards, Spotlight Prizes and Certificates of Excellence.

In 2025, ARTEFFECT awarded 34 prizes to middle and high school students. Browse previous competition award-winners and finalists and learn about the multiple prizes.
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2026 ARTEFFECT Competition
Certificate of Participation
Making a complete submission to the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition is an achievement unto itself! ARTEFFECT honors the teaching and learning of all participating students with a Certificate of Participation.

Upon submitting a project to the competition, a participant will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to the Certificate of Participation that they can complete.

If you would like to request a completed Certificate of Participation for yourself or on behalf of your student(s), please email arteffect@lowellmilken.org upon completion of your submission.

PRO TIP: Get ready to submit! Access the 10-Step Submission Guide to submit projects for the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition.
Download ARTEFFECT Competition Submission Guide
Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our three 2024-2025 Ambassadors who are social studies teachers from Jericho, New York! Brian Dussel and Sarah Espinal teach at Jericho High School and James Lawlor teaches at Jericho Middle School.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from James’ Capstone Project report:

“By learning about the unsung hero, students could truly understand the impact that was made and find inspiration for their artwork. By researching and selecting unsung heroes, students gained an understanding of the diverse ways in which individuals have contributed to social justice, equality, and progress. This deeper knowledge encouraged critical thinking about who gets recognized in history and why, and the value of acknowledging the contributions of lesser-known individuals..”

Congratulations to Brian, Sarah, James and their students at Jericho Middle School and Jericho High School for multiple years of incredible and award-winning ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Brian’s capstone project
Read more about Sarah’s capstone project
Read more about James’ capstone project
Click the images below to explore artworks by Jericho students who have been ARTEFFECT Competition winners:
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Bourbon County

Summary of Bourbon County Special Meeting Agenda, March 31, 2026

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The north wing, east side of the Bourbon County Courthouse.

Bourbon County Special Meeting Agenda

March 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Commission Meeting 03.31.26

Meeting Outline

  • I. Call Meeting to Order (Page 1)

  • II. Pledge of Allegiance (Page 1)

  • III. Prayer (Page 1)

  • IV. Introductions (Page 1)

  • V. Review of Bank Interest Rates for Excavator (Page 1)

  • VI. Purchase of Excavator (Page 1)

  • VII. Adjournment (Page 1)

Detailed Summary

Financial Review and Equipment Procurement The primary focus of this special session involves the acquisition of heavy machinery for county use. The commission is scheduled to evaluate current bank interest rates specifically tied to the financing of an excavator. Following the financial review, the board will move to discuss and potentially authorize the formal purchase of the equipment. All discussions and procedural actions for this session are detailed on Page 1 of the provided agenda.

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