Planning Commission Public Hearing
December 11th @4pm at City Hall
Topics : Connex Boxes and Frame Grant Street adoption at 1920 S Huntington Blvd
Category Archives: Fort Scott
Annual Key Warehouse Sale November 22nd-29th
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Robert and Wilma Shores Celebrate 70 Anniversary
Robert Dale Shores and Wilma Christine Bussell were united in marriage in November 20,1955.
The ceremony took place at the First United Methodist Church in Osawatomie, KS.
Bob and Wilma have made Fort Scott their home since 1965.
Bob and Wilma raised their three children in Fort Scott; Rick Shores, Janet Fancher and Leann Polen.
The Shores celebrated with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
If you would like to send congratulations, cards may be mailed to 1058 295th street, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
Kale Nelson/ State Farm: Holiday Food Drive To Benefit Fort Scott Community College Student Pantry
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Scout Troop Asking for Donations For Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries
ScoutTROOP 114 is helping Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries
We are asking for donations of hygiene items:
-Bar soap
-Body wash
-Deodorant for men and women
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-New combs or hairbrushes
We will be in the Christmas parade on Dec. 4, 2025.
You can bring the items with you then or drop off at
26 N. Main in Fort Scott Tuesday-Thursday
Between 10am and 1pm.
If you need to have the items picked up please
Call or text
620-215-5311
Thank you for your support.
Kiwanis Pioneers for their 37th Annual Chili Feed Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2025 11am-1:30pm and 4-6pm
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New Businesses Start on East Wall In Fort Scott
Julie and Brian Thurston had a shirt-making home business, and were asked to come to rodeos to sell their wares.
This, along with living in a rural community and having a local college with a rodeo program, prompted their newest venture, Grit & Grace Mercantile at 323 E. Wall.
They thought that with the many local rural communities, and rodeos ( a big fashion/decor trend, she said) they would step out in this venture. Julie previously had designed decor for weddings.
Their boutique sells Western clothing for men, women and children, along with decor and furniture.
“A little something for everyone,” Julie said.
Julie said her husband’s brother has a funnel cake truck and they are hoping to have him at the business site during the upcoming Christmas on the Bricks festival, Dec. 4-7.
The Rest of the Building
They closed on the purchase of the two-story building, circa 1911, on October 24. Thurston said she heard that at one time there was a candy factory in the building and, most recently, a rural real estate agent’s office.
Their storefront neighbor, Dr. Erin Crank, will continue her chiropractic business in the building.
Upstairs, they have been readying two living spaces for use as short-term vacation rentals.
There are two apartments: a two-bedroom, one-bathroom living space and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space.
She said they hope to have the rentals available by the holidays.
For more information:
Website: gritgracemercantile.com
The store is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM — 7 PM
Phone: 620.215.4999
New Businesses Open On East Wall
Julie and Brian Thurston had a shirt-making home business, and were asked to come to rodeos to sell their wares.
This, along with living in a rural community and having a local college with a rodeo program, prompted their newest venture, Grits & Grace Mercantile at 323 E. Wall.
They thought that with the many local rural communities, and rodeos ( a big fashion/decor trend) they would step out in this venture. Julie previously had designed decor for weddings.
Their boutique sells Western clothing for men, women and children, along with decor and furniture.
“A little something for everyone,” Julie said.
Julie said her husband’s brother has a funnel cake truck and they are hoping to have him at the business site during the upcoming Christmas on the Bricks festival, Dec. 4-7.
The Rest of the Building
They closed on the purchase of the two-story building, circa 1911, on October 24. Thurston said she heard that at one time there was a candy factory in the building and most recently, a rural real estate agent office.
Their storefront neighbor, Dr. Erin Crank, will continue her chiropractic business in the building.
Upstairs, they have been readying two living spaces for use as short-term vacation rentals.
There are two apartments: a two-bedroom, one-bathroom living space and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space.
She said they hope to have the rentals available by the holidays.
For more information:
Website: gritgracemercantile.com
The store is open Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Phone: 620.215.4999
Christmas Party To Improve Bourbon County Fairgrounds Cloverleaf Event Center Is December 12
Local businesses are joining together for a Christmas Party to raise money for improvements to the Cloverleaf Event Center at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, on South Horton Street in Fort Scott.
Cohn’s Cafe on Main Street will cater the event. A tasting menu will include: Bourbon Maple Burger Sliders, Bacon-wrapped Chicken Bites, Meatballs in Marinara, Twice-Baked, BBQ Brisket Potato, Spinach Dip and Chips, and a Seasonal Soup.
The menu will feature locally sourced products. Blue Dog Wine Company will be providing wine samples that pair with the menu.
For those who do not prefer wine, Mmm Flavor Shop will have a Tea Bar with a variety of herbal and black teas. Mmm Flavor Shop will also have a Spiced Up Dessert Bar.
These desserts will be easy to replicate at home. Some of the offerings will be Saffron Coconut Cake, Spicy Brownies, and Chai Angel Food Cake.
Sunshine Boutique will be having a Christmas Centerpiece Class to start the evening. Attendees can also make a customized pen with WriteOn!.
This event will be Friday, December 12th starting at 6 pm. Tickets are $75 and will be available for purchase until November 30th. You can reserve your tickets at the included link.
Downtown: New Signs Bring Color
A new sign brings life to the wall next to Sunshine Boutique in downtown Fort Scott depicting hometown legend Gordon Parks.
The sign was created by artist Cbabi Bayoc in honor of Parks and presented to the community during the Gordon Parks Celebration in October 2025.
Also new are the seasonal holiday signs installed by the Fort Scott Public Works Department on November 13.
Amended Agenda for the FS City Commission on November 17
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
November 18, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
AMENDED
- Call to Order/Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
III. Invocation
- Approval of Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1396-A – Expense Approval Report –
Payment Dates of November 1, 2025 – November 11, 2025 – $190,896.79
- Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting of November 1, 2025, and Regular Meeting of
November 3, 2025
- October Financials
- Approval of 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Licenses: Walmart, G&W Foods and
Casey’s General Store
- Public Comment
VII. Appearances
- Lisa Dillon/Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator – Consideration of Resolution No. 39-2025 – A Resolution to Support the Main Street Program
VIII. Unfinished Business
- New Business
Public Hearings:
- Consideration of Resolution No. 40-2025 – A Resolution Of The Governing Body Of The City Of Fort Scott, Kansas Determining The Advisability Of Issuing Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds For The Purpose Of Financing The Acquisition, Renovation, Furnishing, And Equipping Of A Commercial Facility Located In The City; And Authorizing Execution Of Related Documents – Fort Scott Dialysis – 2526 S. Main Street – Dominic Eck/Gilmore & Bell
- Consideration of Resolution No. 25-2025 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 18 S. HOLBROOK – Tabled from September 16, 2025
- Consideration of Resolution No. 35-2025 A Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 1815 E. OAK – L. Kruger
- Consideration of Resolution No. 36-2025 Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 1626 E. PINE – L. Kruger
- Consideration of Resolution No. 37-2025 A Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 1403 E. OAK – L. Kruger
- Consideration of Resolution No. 38-2025 A Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 505 S. COUCH – L. Kruger
Action Items:
- Consideration of Proposals for Fort Scott Lake Lift Station – B. Lemke and S. Flater
- Consideration of 2026 City Holiday Schedule – B. Matkin
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 3791 – An Ordinance Providing For The Salaries Of The Appointive Officers And Employees Of The City Of Fort Scott, KS And Replacing Ordinance No. 3779 – B. Matkin
- D. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3787 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.04 0f The Fort Scott Municipal Code To Incorporate The Standard Traffic Ordinance By Reference Repealing And Replacing Ordinance No. 3772.
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 3788 – An Ordinance Increasing the Basic Monthly Charge for Sanitary Sewer Rates in the City of Fort Scott by Amending Chapter 13.24.100 and 13.24.110 of the Fort Scott Municipal Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 3778
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 3789 – An Ordinance Setting New Water Rates and Repealing Ordinance No. 3777 for the City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, Pursuant to the Fort Scott Municipal Code, Chapter 13.04.030.
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 3790 – An Ordinance Amending the Fort Scott Stormwater User Charge and Repealing Ordinance No. 3776 for the City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, Pursuant to the Fort Scott Municipal Code, Chapter 13.24.121
- Discussion of Ordinance for Limit on Number of Dogs
- Reports and Comments
- Adjourn
Coat Drive December 6 at 1 E. Third
We’ll be collecting new or gently used coats (kids & adults), gloves, hats, scarves, blankets, and monetary donations. All items will go directly to local families in need.
Thank you for helping us make a difference for local families this winter.
Respectfully,
L.W. Beerbower
Squadron Commander
Sons of the American Legion Post 25
📞 620-215-1599