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Former store donated to CUHS

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Former store donated to CUHS

News Staff

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

25 Years Ago August 27- Sept. 2, 1998 Kala Harrington, Haley Paxson, Whitney Paxson, Raven Zook, Bailey Zook and Thomas Paxson attended the 1998 State 4-H Wheat Show held on the Kansas State University campus. Thomas Paxson captured first place.

You can use writing as therapy

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You can use writing as therapy

Rick Holm M.d.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words.

Weeds consume nutrients, leaving less for plants

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Weeds consume nutrients, leaving less for plants

News Staff

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Looking Between the Barb Wire I have been on this planet a few more years than most and have acquired a little bit of information and learned a few things about life along the way. One of things I have learned over the years is that I do not like to share food.

Girls ‘All Star’ team sweeps Baxter Springs

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Girls ‘All Star’ team sweeps Baxter Springs

News Staff

Thursday, August 24, 2023

25 Years Ago August 20- 26, 1998 The Columbus girls 7 and 8 year-old All-Star team swept the Baxter Springs Tourney coming away with an undefeated record and having only four runs scored against them during tournament play.

We should always leave church service changed

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We should always leave church service changed

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church

Thursday, August 24, 2023

From the Pastor’s Pen Changed by Jesus in His Presence Luke 6:6-11 When we attend our church services, we should always leave changed. Whenever we enter the presence of Jesus, then we should be transformed. Sometimes, this doesn’t happen. It has nothing to do with Christ or the Holy Spirit.

What a wonderful world we live

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What a wonderful world we live in

News Staff

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Beginning of Knowledge What a wonderful world we live in! Even when it is 100 degrees outside, we can still see the beauty and majesty of God’s creation all around us. It might be blistering hot right now, but before you know it, we will be complaining about the cold.

Full Service adds new office building, show room

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Full Service adds new office building, show room

News Staff

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

25 Years Ago August 20-26, 1998 Bill Whitley painted Napier’s Barber Shop on the northwest corner of the Columbus square as owner Charlie Napier watched. Karen Stoker and Mike Langerot were married June 6, 1998 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon.

Challenges facing US health care

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Challenges facing US health care

News Staff

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase.

Hi Neighbor

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One of the leading causes of death

News Staff

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

There isn’t anyone that I know that doesn’t know of one or more people who have suffered or are currently dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. This dreaded disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States as well as other countries.

Artist Karl Drerup brought the old art of enameling into the 20th century. His pieces have bright colors, stylized shapes and vibrant designs.

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Enamel decorative art popular in the 18th century in Europe

News Staff

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Enamel has been used in decorative arts since at least the Middle Ages. It was especially popular in Europe and Asia in the 18th and 19th centuries. With this in mind, it may sound like an unlikely medium for the 20th century. But modern art embraces the unexpected.

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