Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

New scale used to weigh soybeans

25 Years Ago December 10 - 16, 1998 December students of the month at Scammon Grade School are Lyndsey Vanatta and Ashley James. Lyndsey, a second grader, is the daughter of Tim and Tracy Vanatta. Ashley, a fifth grader, is the daughter of Lorie Billbe.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago December 10 - 16, 1998 Joyce Pace, this year’s president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce turned the controls over to the new president, Barb Jones.

Urinalysis, testing for patient care

Urinalysis, or testing of the urine, has ancient origins dating back to the time of Hippocrates and beyond.

Hi Neighbor

This is a busy time of year and school Christmas programs are on every school calendar. As I attend public school programs I am somewhat saddened at how rules and regulations have changed them. My husband attended a country school as many of you may have done.

Storing potatoes in cold temperatures

VEGETABLES Ideally, potatoes should be stored in a cool garage or basement where the relative humidity is 90 percwent and the temperature is between 40- and 45-degrees F.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

How we have peace during Advent, beyond

From the Pastor’s Pen This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. It represents the peace of God. Now, most people think of peace as a lack of conflict, or war. At times, this can be true.

Many things defy all logic, reason

The Beginning of Knowledge Everyone likes to be amused from time to time. There are many things that are so ridiculous as to defy all logic and reason. When something is so obviously absurd that it cannot be taken seriously, it is quickly dismissed with a laugh and a wave of the hand.

Are you experiencing aging-anxiety?

Iowa State University experts have looked into the impact of “aging anxiety,” characterized by physical and psychological changes, fear of losing autonomy, and loss of relationships as people move away or die.