Business, Fort Scott

AmericanMaid expects about 100 jobs at the former Timken plant

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FORT SCOTT — AmericanMaid, a California maker of plastic housewares, is moving into the former Timken building at 4505 Campbell Drive and expects to create about 100 jobs in its first year, City Manager Brad Matkin announced Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Matkin said in a post on the city’s Facebook page that more job growth is expected in the second and third years. “This announcement is about much more than filling an empty building,” he wrote. “It is about jobs, families, economic growth and the future of Fort Scott!”

Mary Wyatt, the city’s director of business development, told the Bourbon County Monitor the company asked for no city incentives or property tax abatement. She said the company worked directly with the Kansas Department of Commerce on state tax credits.

The Monitor also reported that BNSF has approved a rail spur for the industrial park and that building it would be up to the new owner. Wyatt said the city would not be involved financially.

Timken closed its Fort Scott belt plant in 2025. Matkin told commissioners in July that a rail spur “sounds very possible.”

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools, Youth

FSHS Students to Showcase 17 Businesses at YEC Tradeshow

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Come shop and support our student entrepreneurs!

Join the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott High School, and NetWork Kansas for the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) Tradeshow.

Tuesday, November 10
6 to 8 p.m.
Fort Scott High School Auxiliary Gym

Fort Scott High School YEC Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tradeshow and Competition flyer

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Shop 17 student businesses featuring baked goods, candles, Christmas items, home décor, and more.
• Meet the students and learn about their business ideas.
• Vote for the Community Choice Award.
• Stay for awards at the conclusion of the tradeshow.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Dani Cummings, the new FSHS business teacher, every participating business has developed a physical product to sell. Bring a little spending money and get a start on your holiday shopping!

Just browsing is welcome, too! Asking questions and encouraging the students is a great way to support their hard work.

Click here for the Facebook event!

Invite a friend and help us give these young entrepreneurs a great turnout!

The overall local winner will advance to the state championship in Manhattan, with competition on April 21, 2027. The statewide YEC Series is coordinated by NetWork Kansas in partnership with K-State Research and Extension and the K-State Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.

Questions? Contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or information@fortscott.com.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

Opinion

They Earned the Right: A Veteran’s Day Reflection by Patty LaRoche

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Patty LaRoche. 2023.
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).

(Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee referenced the following story in his Veterans’ presentation speech. It was sent to me by a veteran friend.)

In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a history teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, removed all the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room, they asked the obvious: “Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?” She replied, “You can’t have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.” When they guessed “grades” or “behavior,” she told them that wasn’t it, questions and answers repeated for the following class periods. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening, and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came, and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom, Martha Cothren explained what the students had done to “earn the right” to sit in their desks. Walking over to the classroom door, she opened it, and twenty-seven U.S. military members, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.

Martha said, “You didn’t earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it’s up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don’t ever forget it.”

Martha Cothren, the daughter of a WWII POW, was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006.

Towards the end of my high school teaching career, one first-period student failed to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. He didn’t create a fuss, burn a flag or demand attention. He simply sat while the rest of the class stood. One day, following the Pledge, a classmate of his asked why I didn’t do anything about it. (Boy, have times changed!) I explained that that young man had the right to sit because of what our flag represented.

On November 11, we celebrate Veteran’s Day. We are blessed to live in a time when a veteran is respected. Several American organizations (including the one our son, Adam, heads) understand the physical and mental toll it takes on our men and women who spend time in war zones overseas. They are invited to Adam’s ranch to meet others who have endured the same so that stories can be shared and healing (hopefully) can begin. Many return to mentor other first-time attendees. At those meetings, Jesus, the ultimate healer, is shared, and it is not unusual for baptisms to follow. He, more than anyone, knows what it is like to lay down his life for his friends, and in Jesus’ case, his enemies too.

Patty A. LaRoche

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SEK Match Week 2026 Offers $210,000 in Matching Funds

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The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are hosting their second annual Match Week event November 9-13, 2026.

Match Week is a fundraising campaign that provides matching funds for community contributions to participating charitable funds, amplifying donors’ generosity. This year, $210,000 in matching funds is available across the four foundations.

“Match Week is a wonderful opportunity for people across Southeast Kansas to come together and support the organizations they care about,” said CFSEK Executive Director Devin Gorman. “With 106 charitable funds participating across CFSEK and our affiliates, there is something everyone can support. Every gift makes a difference, and matching funds make that generosity go even further.”

Donations are accepted online, in-person, or via mail during Match Week. Visit SEKMatchWeek.org to see a full list of funds and how to donate.

Area News

Coalition Meeting Minutes: Christmas on the Bricks, Agency Updates

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition — General Membership Meeting Minutes

November 4, 2026

Welcome: Seventeen members from seventeen agencies attended the meeting in the Scottview Apartments Conference Room.

Coalition Board News: Jalaine Davis is filling the open board seat. There will likely be another open seat soon on the Coalition Board. Reach out to Nick if you are interested.

Member Introductions and Announcements

Jennifer Gum-Fowler – Fort Scott Public Library: The library will have a variety of activities during Christmas on the Bricks. Staff have made progress on ongoing projects and hope to finish by year’s end.

Craig Campbell – Good Neighbor Action Team: GNAT builds wheelchair ramps with fast turnaround and no charge for labor, and sometimes donated materials. They also work with the codes department on yards. The E3 Foundation is seeking help purchasing a car for a client who needs transportation to work. Craig is also assisting a client possibly being taken advantage of by a solar company; contact Craig if you know of resources for either situation.

Becky Johnson – SEK MultiCounty Health Department: Welcome to WIC bags are available for new WIC clients (see attached flyer). The health department now offers DOT physicals. A new grant for a youth heart screening program will fund an EKG machine, providing free heart screenings for youth ages 8–23. Flu shots are also available.

Amanda Portwood – Ward/Kraft Corporate Recruiter: Ward/Kraft is hiring and expanding, with openings in production and sales accounts. They work with second-chance employees who are willing to work and remain clean/sober. Hiring packets are available from Amanda.

Kelly Stammer – Department for Children and Families: LIEAP begins November 30, with flyers coming soon and nine LIEAP events scheduled around southeast Kansas. Contact: kelly.stammer@ks.gov.

Janie Aita – Angels Care Home Health: Angels Care is focusing this month on patients with dementia/Alzheimer’s and can offer support and resources to struggling caregivers.

Rene Hibdon – Patient Resource Specialist, CHCSEK: Medicare and Marketplace enrollment is rolling. Rene works with moms and babies, and flu shots are available at CHC.

Jalaine Davis – CORE: Praise Fest was a success and CORE is already planning future events. CORE members will volunteer at Christmas on the Bricks, offering gift wrapping with donations benefiting the CORE program. The current CORE class is full with 20 participants.

Sandy Haggaard – K-State Extension: Sandy is offering a sheet pan meals program, recently working with CORE. A homesteading series is underway in Chanute this fall, and Sandy will lead a noodle-making program in Fort Scott on Saturday, November 14.

Theresa Amershek – Safehouse (CEVC): Safehouse held multiple activities last month for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Star Culp – Parents As Teachers: PAT is a free early learning program for parents expecting or with young children, with one opening in the USD 234 school district area.

Janelle – Early Childhood Block Grant: No program updates. Janelle brought an example shoebox for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox program; reach out with questions.

Michelle Stevenson – Fort Scott Early Childhood Program: Michelle works with families with children prenatal through age 6, encouraging child development, free of charge.

Shelby Moore – Families Together FAST Program: Shelby works with families of special needs children, assisting with the IEP process.

Shelly Tridle – Crawford County Health Department: Shelly leads a pregnancy maintenance program for expecting mothers.

Program: Christmas on the Bricks

Diane Striler, Christmas on the Bricks Chair, announced the event will run December 3–6 in downtown Fort Scott, marking its fourth year. It kicks off with the Christmas parade on December 3, followed by the lighting of the mayor’s Christmas tree. The goal is to provide reasonably priced entertainment for families and attract visitors to town.

Activities throughout the weekend include horse carriage rides, a synthetic skating rink, a hay climb, a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, a live nativity, a kids’ train ride, wreath making and painting classes, an outdoor movie sponsored by the library at the Lowell Milken Center, gift wrapping sponsored by CORE, multiple photo opportunities, a bake-off competition, Singo at Hometown Pub, a Sunday brunch at Crooner’s, live reindeer, a brick hunt, 3D printed ornaments and story time at the library, and a teen scavenger hunt sponsored by SparkWheel. Christmas characters will be walking around downtown throughout the weekend.

Visit fortscott.com/christmas-on-the-bricks to sign up or for more information.

The chamber is hoping to keep the skating rink open until February this year and is looking for groups willing to work the rink in exchange for a portion of proceeds on certain weekends.

Open Forum

Nothing further came before the coalition.

Adjournment

The next General Membership meeting will be December 2, 2026.

Community Flyers

Let’s Make Noodles! Join Southwind Extension Master Food Volunteers and Nutrition, Food Safety & Health Agent Sandy Haggard on Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.–noon, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main (US Hwy 69) in Fort Scott. $5 program fee payable that day via cash/check. Register by calling 620-365-2242 or emailing sjhaggard@ksu.edu. Limited to 20 participants.

Rooted & Ready: Practical Skills for Home, Land & Homestead — a hands-on learning series in Chanute led by Southwind District Extension agents and K-State specialists. Remaining sessions: November 10, “The Laying Line: Poultry for Reliable Food Supply”; Thursday, November 19, “Deep Roots: Soil & Forage Strategies for Resilient Farms.” Programs begin at 6 p.m. with a meal provided by Cleaver Farm and Home, at Central Park Pavilion, 2nd St. and Forest Ave. in Chanute. Call 620-223-3720 for information or to reserve a seat.

Welcome to WIC — the SEK Multi-County Health Department encourages pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5 to make an appointment to see if they qualify for WIC. New clients receive a Welcome to WIC bag with helpful items. Bourbon County Health Department, 524 S. Lowman St., Fort Scott, KS 66701, (620) 223-4464.

Now Offering DOT Physicals at SEK Multi-County Health Department locations, including Bourbon County Health Department, for CDL applicants and commercial motor vehicle drivers. Call your local health department to schedule: Bourbon County (620) 223-4464, Allen County (620) 365-2191, Anderson County (785) 448-6559, Woodson County (620) 625-2484.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – November 5, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – November 5, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 75 calls for service on November 5, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Traffic Stop — 1:50 AM, Pine St. Complaint No. 26-1051BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Criminal Damage — 8:41 AM, 784 195th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-1052BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 11:00 AM, 2108 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01752FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Traffic Stop — 2:09 PM, 1135 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01753FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fraud — 4:21 PM, 1883 Maple. Complaint No. 26-1053BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Domestic / Physical — 11:29 PM, 19 N Margrave St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01754FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 2:57 AM, 915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:04 AM, 1626 S Judson. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 7:31 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:20 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:05 PM, 2401 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Grass — 9:58 PM, 1010 Park Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

27,28,29 Checks — 5:51 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Check Vehicle — 7:23 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 7:30 AM, 2197 Ironwood Dr, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 7:36 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 7:47 AM, 700-800 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 8:09 AM, 2033 165th. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 8:11 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: 22.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 8:35 AM, Indian Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 9:11 AM, 351 N Bourbon. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Hang Up — 9:11 AM, 351 Bourbon, Mapleton. Disposition: 22.

Animal Control — 10:55 AM, 624 S Clark. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:12 AM, 7th St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 12:13 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 12:49 PM, 101 S State St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 2:00 PM, Range. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 3:44 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

No Problem — 4:17 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 6:53 PM, 101 S Grant St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:12 PM, 732 195th. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 8:22 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 1:16 AM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:35 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:46 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:00 AM, Crawford. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:00 AM, 215th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:18 AM, 215th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:13 PM, 12th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:25 PM, 12th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:38 PM, 240th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:46 PM, Emmert, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:54 PM, 10th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:10 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:00 PM, 1708 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:13 PM, 1511 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:17 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:23 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:27 PM, Shep’s Curve. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:38 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:42 PM, N National Ave. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:44 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:51 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:02 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:09 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:14 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:21 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:26 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:30 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:39 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:44 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:03 PM, 6th St. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 8:06 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:13 PM, Indian Rd. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:30 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:34 PM, Lincoln St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:45 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:56 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:00 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:04 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:05 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:59 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 10:38 PM, 8th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:45 PM, 2101 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:25 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

Total Calls for Service: 75

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Bourbon County, Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – Nov. 6, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – November 6, 2026

Arrested

Rose, Ashley Dawn (Age 43) — Arrested 11/5/2026 10:23 AM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Warrant Bourbon County (Failure to Appear). Bond: $2,500.00 Cash/Surety.

Released

McCallum, Calli Susanne — Released 11/5/2026 1:53 PM via Surety Bond (A Plus Bonding).

Total Inmates Released: 1

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Veterans Day Program Set for Nov. 11 at National Cemetery

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A Fort Scott Veteran’s Day photo from 2016.

Fort Scott National Cemetery will host its annual Veterans Day Memorial Service, “Lest We Forget,” at the Rostrum on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Memorial Hall will be used only if weather conditions require, with ADA entrance on the north side of the building.)

The event is sponsored by VFW Post 1165 (Olson-Frary-Burkhart), American Legion Post 25, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 25 assisted by American Legion Veterans Post 1165.

Program

  • Master of Ceremonies: VFW Post Commander Jerry Shead
  • Pledge of Allegiance: VFW Post Commander Jerry Shead
  • National Anthem: FSMS Orchestra, led by Carson Felt
  • Invocation: Carolyn Tucker
  • Veterans Day Address: Jim Logan
  • Service Songs: Fort Scott Middle School Orchestra
  • Placing the Wreath: Jennifer Jackman and VFW Commander Jerry Shead
  • D.A.R. Kansas Regent: Commander Myra Jowers
  • Gold Star Mothers: Jennifer Jackman
  • Benediction: Carolyn Tucker
  • Honor Volley: Combined VFW Post and American Legion Post Honor Guard
  • Taps: Fort Scott Middle School Orchestra

A veterans day lunch (free-will donation) will be served following the ceremony at VFW Post 1165, 1745 S. National Ave.

Avenue of Flags

The Avenue of Flags will be posted on Veterans Day at 7:00 a.m., led by the Olson-Frary-Burkhart Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #1165 and volunteers. At 4:00 p.m. the flags will be recovered and stored for the winter months.

The Avenue of Flags runs the entire length of East National Avenue and through Fort Scott National Cemetery. It was begun by members honoring World War I and II veterans, continued by the Korean and Vietnam veterans of the post, and carried on today by the Post and Post Auxiliary members with the support of the Fort Scott Fire Department and other civic-minded volunteers.

Submitted by Deb Lust, Post Quartermaster Officer

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Bourbon County

What’s in the sheriff’s $90,139 computer bill, and why it’s back Monday

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FORT SCOTT — A $90,139.25 bill for the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office to move to its own computer services goes back on the County Commission’s agenda Monday, Nov. 9, after a 2-2 vote left it unpaid.

Chairman Gregg Motley told commissioners on Nov. 2 that he had a “firestorm” of calls about the pricing. “It’s been unanimous on calls that this is way, way overpriced,” he said, referring to calls from Bourbon County constituents.

A July 22 estimate from Advantage Computer Enterprises of Iola, in the meeting packet, lists $17,680 for eight months of labor, $19,865.25 for a main server, $21,035 for a monitoring server and service, $14,544 for computers, $8,996 for data backup and $5,595 for email migration. Those items total $87,715.25. Handwritten changes on the packet copy raise the computers from 12 to 14, adding $2,424, for a total of $90,139.25. The estimate lists computer installation separately, at $200 to $250 each, and monitoring after the first year at $11,160 a year.

Commissioner David Beerbower, who drafted the resolution, said the sheriff’s office chose the company in part because the district court uses it, and that it will be the sheriff’s computer provider “whether we approve this or not.” Motley and Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee voted no. Beerbower and Commissioner Joe Allen, who seconded the motion, were the two votes in favor.

Read the full story on the Nov. 2 meeting.

K-State Extension

Homemade Egg Noodle Class Set for Nov. 14 in Fort Scott

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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — As cooler weather arrives and holiday gatherings approach, community members are invited to learn the art of making homemade egg noodles during a hands-on workshop hosted by K-State Extension’s Southwind District.

The “Let’s Make Noodles!” program will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main Street (U.S. Highway 69) in Fort Scott.

Participants will learn how to prepare traditional homemade egg noodles alongside Southwind Extension Master Food Volunteers and Sandy Haggard, Southwind District Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent.

The workshop fee is $5 per person, payable by cash or check at the event. Space is limited to 20 participants.

To register, call 620-365-2242 or email sjhaggard@ksu.edu.

For more information about Southwind Extension programs, visit the K-State Extension Southwind District website.

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Church news, Fort Scott

Fall Bazaar This Friday & Saturday at First Baptist Church

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Get ready for two days of shopping, homemade food, and fall fun! First Southern Baptist Church invites everyone to its Fall Bazaar, featuring multiple vendors, crafts, baked goods, and delicious homemade meals!

Fall Bazaar

Friday, November 6th, 8am-5pm
Saturday, November 7th, 8am-3pm

First Southern Baptist Church
1818 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Kansas

Fall Bazaar flyer

Homemade Meals Available!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner: $10
Includes mashed potatoes, homemade chicken noodles, green beans, a homemade roll, and two cookies.

Soup & Sandwich Meal: $10
Includes taco soup, a chicken salad sandwich, and two cookies.

Meal Serving Hours:
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dining Options:
Dine in, carry out, curbside service, or call for delivery (minimum of two meals).

Meal Orders & Delivery:
417-262-3948 or 620-215-3202

Visit Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church Facebook Page.

Visit Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church webpage.

Visit the Fall Bazaar Facebook Event Page.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting at Kale Nelson State Farm

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HAPPENING TODAY! Join Us for a Chamber After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting

Celebrating Kale Nelson State Farm’s NEW Downtown Location!

Thursday, November 5, 2026

$2 Admission — Enters you into the 50/50 drawing

5:15-6:30pm
Ribbon Cutting & Remarks @ 5:30pm

Kale Nelson – State Farm Office
113 S. National Ave.

Chamber After-Hours and Ribbon Cutting flyer for Kale Nelson State Farm

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to celebrate the new downtown location of Kale Nelson State Farm!

Kale has proudly served the Fort Scott community as a State Farm agent for 21 years! He and his wife, Kelly, recently purchased and revitalized the property at 113 S. National Ave., continuing their tradition of bringing new life to previously vacant commercial spaces.

Come celebrate with us!

  • Congratulate Kale, Kelly, and the State Farm team
  • Tour their newly revitalized downtown office
  • Network with Chamber members and guests
  • Enjoy refreshments and hospitality

Help Support the FSCC Food Pantry!

In conjunction with the celebration, Kale and his team will be collecting non-perishable food items and health and beauty supplies for the Fort Scott Community College Food Pantry. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation to help support FSCC students!

Separately, the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its traditional Chamber 50/50 drawing, with a $2 admission collected and administered solely by the Chamber.

All Chamber members and guests are welcome! No RSVP required.

We hope to see you Thursday as we celebrate Kale and Kelly’s continued investment in Fort Scott and support a great cause in our community!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566 | www.fortscott.com

Visit the Kale Nelson State Farm Facebook Page, the Kale Nelson State Farm webpage, or the Facebook Event Page for more details.

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