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Ft. Scott Fire Dept. 9/11 Stair Climb / 5K / Walk Challenge Is September 6

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Fort Scott Fire Department

Invites you to the

2nd Annual

9/11 Stair Climb / 5K / Walk Challenge

September 6th, 2025

Frary Field

(Fort Scott High School Football Stadium)

Check in:8am

Event Begins: 9am

Cost:

Adults: $30

Kids: $25

Join us for the 9/11 Stair Climb Event, a powerful tribute and fundraiser dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders who perished on September 11, 2001. This event challenges participants to climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, symbolizing the heroic journey of the firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who selflessly climbed those stairs to save lives. Money raised will be given to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and to Junior Fire Recruits to attend a fire academy.

To register, click HERE!

When registering, you can select which event you’d

like to join: Stairclimb, 5K, or Walk.

FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS GET A SWAG BAG!!!!

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR SIGN-UP??

You get to compete; your T-shirt is provided, along with a swag bag and something new this year. Each participant will get a 4″ custom medal when they finish!

Let’s make this year’s event even bigger!

We’re striving for 343 participants, so every fallen firefighter from that day can be honored with their name and ID tag carried.

Click HERE to follow the Facebook Event Page!

Click HERE to follow the FSFD Facebook Page!

T-Shirts

Adults (S-3XL) $20

Kids (XS – XL) $15

Fire Department

AND

Police Department

option!

We’re adding a sponsor banner this year to recognize those who support the event.

To donate please email a .png image of your logo to [email protected].

Every donation, big or small, is welcome!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for the FS City Commission on Sept. 2

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    NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

September 2, 2025  –  6:00 P.M.

 

 

  1.     Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

III.       Invocation

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1391-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of August 13, 2025 – August 26, 2025 – $1,554,438.30

 

  1. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025

 

  1. Request to Pay – Invoice No. 527851 – Olsson – Project No. 024-06580 – FSK RSA Grading and Runway Lighting Project – AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-024/025-2025 – Design and Bidding (services rendered through February 1, 2025) – $41,850.00

 

  1. Approval of Resolution No. 20-2025 A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, THE PROPOSITION OF LEVYING ONE-HALF PERCENT (0.5%) RETAILERS’ SALES TAX IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.

 

  1. Public Comment

VII.      Appearances

  1. Zac Crumby – Request for Temporary Street Closure – Motorcycle Benefit Ride for KRI/Ride 4 Kids – September 13, 2025 – National to W. Oak from W. Wall St. – 3:00PM – 11:30PM – Last stop at Sharky’s.

 

  1. 2. Jack Welch – CHAMPS (H.O.T.) Heart of Texas Football Bowl

 

VIII.   Unfinished Business

 

  1. New Business

Public Hearing:

  1. Consideration of Resolution No. 21-2025 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AT 102 N. BARBEE – L. Kruger

 

  1. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-2025 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AT 602 S. BARBEE – L. Kruger

 

  1. Consideration of Resolution No. 23-2025 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AT 505 CLARK – L. Kruger

 

Action Items:

  1. Consideration of Olsson proposal to perform the design and bidding phase services for KDOT-KAIP (Project No. AV-2026-16) – Olsson Project No. 025-04135 – M. Wyatt – Patrick Barnes/Olsson.

 

  1. Consideration to purchase 24” High Flow Planer for skid steer – $18,759.84 – B. Matkin

 

  1. Overview of MIH Grant Application as it relates to the proposal advertised for qualified residential developers (Applications due September 20, 2025) – L. Dillon

 

  1. Discussion of the Sale of Lake Lots – L. Dillon

 

  1. E. Consideration of Resolution No. 24-2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION AND PAYMENT OF ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A, 2014 AND SERIES B, 2014 (SLEEP IN AND SUITES HOTEL PROJECT) AND THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO FS HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC
  2. Consideration of Chip Seal Payment
  3. Consideration of 99-Year Land Lease Agreement – M. Wells

 

  1. Reports and Comments

 

  1. Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fort Scott

National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s 152nd Convention

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L to R: Dr. Sheela Lall (India), World WCTU Pres., Loreta Jent, National Ed. Dir., Larry Jent, Honorary Member
Frances E. Willard “Rest Cottage” Home

Larry and Loreta Jent of rural Fort Scott have recently returned from the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s 152nd Convention on August 18, and the World 42nd Convention August 19-23, 2025. National WCTU followed their convention by hosting the World WCTU Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Chicago-North Shore, Skokie, Illinois.

National WCTU President Merry Lee Powell challenged USA members to be “Mountain Movers” as she referred to Matthew 17:20. “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” Everyone was given a mustard seed on a mountain necklace as a reminder that we are capable of moving mountains and a force to be reckoned with as long as we have faith. WCTU continues to work to make known the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, along with other social concerns.

Fourteen countries entered the World WCTU Convention carrying their nation’s flag. More countries wanted to attend but were denied visas because of the current lack of world peace concern. The theme for the 42nd World Convention was “Fulfilling our Mission”. A special event during the convention was a trip to nearby Evanston, IL, to tour the NWCTU campus, including “Rest Cottage”, the beloved home of Frances E. Willard, a long-time president of National WCTU, founder of World WCTU, an American educator, women’s suffragist, and the first woman who’s statue was erected in Statuary Hall, Washington D.C.

The keynote speaker for World Convention was Professor of Psychobiology Bertha K. Madras of Harvard Medical School. The address included “What are the most effective ways of promoting prevention?” Strengthening families must be a priority! Resolutions, special awards, and elections closed out the week. Elected as the new World WCTU President was Dr. Sheela Lall of India.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott August 28 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 28th Weekly Newsletter

Fort Scott Town-Wide Garage Sale

Click HERE to register your sale!

Want to advertise your business on the map?! For ONLY $35!!

Contact us at 620-223-3566 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

8/22 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

NO CONCERT THIS WEEK

8/29 ~ | 120th Annual Old Settlers Picnic

Uniontown, Kansas

Visit their Facebook Page HERE for details!

8/29 ~ 7-9pm | FSHS Tiger Football

Pre-Season Jamboree

@ Louisburg, KS

8/30~ | Labors & Leisure on the Frontier at Fort Scott National Historic Site

8/30 ~ 8am | WHGC Men’s League

Golf Scramble

@ Woodland Hills Golf Course

8/30 ~ 8am | Co-Ed Softball Tournament

for Care To Share

@ Ellis Park Ball Fields

1105 E. 12th St.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 8am-4pm | Craft-O-Rama

by Museum Of Creativity

@ Skubitz Plaza

Craft tent, mini carnival, game booths, activities, food, drinks, & bake sale items!

All proceeds will go towards their Wheelchair Access Ramp Fundraiser.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 10am-3pm | Glaze Day at The Artificers

8/30 ~ 11am-2pm | Paint & Pizza @ Papa Don’s

Paint a sunbeam puppy!

$30

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

8/30 ~ 2-7pm | 3rd Annual Sons of American Legion Post 25 Car Show

@ The Gathering Square Pavilion

Food trucks | Live Music | Cash Prizes

Music: Nathan Ast Band

$10 entry fee

Questions:

L.W. Beebower 620-215-1599

Tom Metcalf Jr. 620-224-7951

9/1 ~ Happy Labor Day!

9/2 ~ 6:30-7:30pm | Hope into Action BBCO – Resilience Summit by Core Community.

@ Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene

1728 S. Horton St.

Click HERE to register!

9/2-3 ~ 6:30-9pm | Between the Lines FSHS Thespians Auditions

@ FSHS 1005 S. Main St.

9/3 ~ 4-7pm | Fort Scott Pop Up Sale

by Pizza Hut

@ Fort Scott G&W parking lot

911 E. 6th St.

Click HERE for custom orders!

9/4 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by TBD

9/5 ~ 11:30am-1pm | Memorial Hall

100-Year Celebration

1 E. 3rd St.

9/5 ~ Artist Opening Reception show with Debra Hart & Jim Simpson at The Artificers

9/6 ~ | Masterclasses with Debra Hart

at The Artificers

Two classes:

10am-12:30pm | “Abstract Florals”

1:30-4pm | “Abstract Landscapes”

RSVP HERE!

9/6 ~ 5pm | 2nd Annual Agri-Med Crisis Fundraising Event

@ Memorial Auditorium, 1 E. 3rd St.

5pm Cocktails

6-7pm Food

8-11pm Live Music

Auction & Raffle!

*aiding farmers/ranchers encountering a medical crisis

agrimedcrisis.org

9/6 ~ 7:30am-12pm | FSHS Flight of Honor Breakfast

@ FSHS Cafeteria

9/6 ~ 8am-12pm | 2nd Annual

9/11 Stair Climb by Fort Scott Fire Dept.

@ FSHS Frary Field (football stadium)

Click HERE to register!

To help sponsor the event reach out to Deputy Chief Mike Miles

620-223-2140 or [email protected]

9/6 ~ 8:30am-4pm | Hope into Action BBCO – Resilience Summit by Core Community.

@ Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene

1728 S. Horton St.

Click HERE to register!

9/6 ~ 5-8pm | PEO Sisterhood Trivia Fundraiser

@ Liberty Theatre

Raffle items | Taco Bar | Cash Bar

6 people/ $40/ person or $230/team

Register by Aug 30th HERE!

9/6/ ~ 5-11pm | 2nd Annual Jim Meech Agri-Med Crisis Fundraiser

@ Memorial Hall

Raffle | Chicken Diner | Auction | Music & Dance

Register:

Chicken Dinner HERE!

Donations HERE!

9/6 ~ 8-Midnight | Sharky’s DJ Karaoke

Dress as your favorite album cover!

@ Sharky’s Patio

Prizes for best costumes

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
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Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
Fort Scott, Schools, Youth

FSHS Announces Auditions for the Musical “Between the Lines”

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Fort Scott High School is holding auditions for students in ninth through twelfth grade for “Between the Line,” the musical.

Auditions are from 6:30-9 p.m. on either September 2 or 3 in the FSHS Auditorium. Students only need to attend one night of auditions. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday from 6:30-9 p.m. Performances are Nov. 11, 13, and 15 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

“Between the Lines” is based on the young adult novel of the same name by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Music and lyrics are by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson with a book by Timothy Allen McDonald & Jodi Picoult.

The musical is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Taylor Jones, and Assistant Directors Mesa Jones and Abby Starkey. FSHS will be the regional debut for “Between the Lines” which Bin first saw at the International Thespian Festival in 2024.

Students who want to audition for a solo role need to prepare a song ahead of time. Sheet music and accompaniment are available from Bin at the high school.

Technical crew members are needed in the areas of sound, lighting, set design, costuming, make-up, stage management, and stagecrew. Applications are available from Bin at the high school.

For additional information, please contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622.

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Fort Scott, Government

Street Work on Crescent Drive and Lee’s Circle Drive Takes Place Sept. 2-3

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On September 2nd and 3rd, a milling company will be milling Crescent Drive and Lee’s Circle Drive in Fort Scott.

After completion of this milling, the City of Fort Scott Public Works crews will be prepping to asphalt these roads.

We will need all vehicles off the street at this time. After milling is completed, cars will be able to drive on this roadway.

Any questions, please email me at [email protected].

 

Brad Matkin

City Manager

City of Fort Scott

 

Area News, Fort Scott

Tri-Valley Foundation Golf Tournament Is Sept. 13

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Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Preps for Annual Tournament at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Fort Scott

 

The annual fall golf tournament for the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation is set for Saturday, September 13th.  The four-person scramble will take place at the Woodland Hills Golf Course, located at 2414 Horton Street in Fort Scott, KS.

 

“Time has flown since last year’s tournament, which was a blast.”  states Tricia Campbell, Special Projects Coordinator.  “We are excited about our annual golf tournament and partnership with Woodland Hills Golf Course.”

 

Play begins at 9 am with registration open at 8am.  The team entry fee covers green fees, carts, lunch, and mulligans.  Cash prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd teams for two flights as well as to the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.  Door prizes will be given away at the end of the tournament.  Sponsorships are still available.

 

For more information or to sign up for a team or sponsorship, contact Tricia at either 620-431-7655 or [email protected]. All funds raised stay local and go toward providing quality and affordable housing for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by Tri-Valley Developmental Services.

 

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Government

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon August 27, Deadline Is Today

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Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, August 27th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, and the USD-234 school district.

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru 12pm, Monday the 25th.)

The moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Deb McKenney of Fort Scott Broadcasting.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Government

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon on August 27

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Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, August 27th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, and the USD-234 school district.

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru 12pm, Monday the 7th.)

Moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Colleen Quick of Labconco.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
Bourbon County, Fort Scott

FS Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle Begins

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FORT SCOTT AREA

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANT CYCLE
FORT SCOTT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

GRANT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 31ST!

THE APPLICATION IS AN ONLINE PROCESS ONLY.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO APPLY.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS!

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The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 General Funds Grant program. Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2025.

Since 2009, the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) has hosted their annual FSACF grant cycle supporting a variety of projects in Bourbon County. Since inception, the foundation has awarded over $464,000 to a variety of projects across Bourbon County.

“The community foundation and its donors literally change lives of area residents for the better,” said Gregg Motley, FSACF Board Member and Granting Committee Chairman. “It is a joy to be a part of it.”

Applications for the 2025 FSACF grant cycle are available at FSACF.com/Grant-App and are open until midnight on August 31st.

Information about the FSACF grant cycle, and a list of previous recipients are available at FSACF.com/nonprofits/grants.

Questions regarding the grant applications should be directed to CFSEK Program Coordinator Kara Mishmash at SoutheastKansas.org/Contact/Kara.

Completed applications must be received by midnight, August 31st.
Click HERE to learn more about the

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US